Should I take the SAT in January?

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<p>I'm a junior in high school and I just took the PSAT and got a 194. My goal is to get at least a 2000 on the SAT, but I'm not sure when I should take it. I was thinking that I should take the January one and while I don't have much time to prepare, I could take a few practice tests and try to bump up my score. I was originally planning on taking the March SAT, but then I was thinking if I don't do as well as I would like, I'll have another chance if I take it in January to improve in March. If I just take it in March, I'll have a lot more time to prepare, but there's a chance I won't do as well. I won't be able to take the May one because I'm using that for subject tests. What do you think I should do? Also, say I do poorly on the January SAT, but then do better on the March one, will this affect my chances at some top-tier schools? </p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>I would recommend taking it in January and then retaking/take subject tests in March. You have a month to go until the date, which is plenty of time to bump up your score. If you got a 194, then that’s a good start. Most schools score choice, so taking it twice won’t affect your chances too much. Especially since it’s winter break, you’ll have time to take some practice tests.</p>

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<p>Have you ever taken the SAT in your high school career before?</p>

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<p>I’ve taken a few practice ones, but I’ve never officially taken the SAT.</p>