Would it be a bad idea to wait to take my SAT the beginning of my senior year (August)? I’m a Junior now and I was planning on taking it soon but I don’t feel prepared. I think I could take the SAT twice before November of my senior year.
I don’t want to waste my money now just to take it now.
It’s a little bit late to be asking that. The only remaining test date before August is June 2 and you’re already in the late registration window for that date which adds an additional $29 late fee to the cost. Plan on August but do timed practice tests this summer. The ACT has a July 14 test date that you could also register and prep for.
You can hit it in August and December - you will be fine for the regular admissions application dates. Best of luck!