<p>Do you guys think I should take the real SAT at my high school to get some practice, and to gauge where I'm currently at? I'm currently a sophomore, and I have really been studying for the SAT,and I'm thinking that if i get a high enough score I won't take it again as a Junior. However, I have one question. Can colleges see the SAT score I will get in 10th grade? Because if I get a low score, I don't want them to see it. So does anyone have an official answer on that, as many people have told me many different things.</p>
<p>SAT offers score choice so you don’t have to show your score if you don’t want to even if universities state that they want to see all scores you’ve taken. However just take the psat instead of the sat if you just want practice and to see how well you can score since your a sophomore and it won’t be required for college admissions and can only work in your favor if you become a nms. But if you do take the sat and score 2000+ you can then take a deep breath because later when you got a bunch of stuff on your plate you wont have to also study for the sat</p>
<p>Colleges will definitely be able to see the score you got in 10th grade if you choose to send it by Score Choice. It is worth remembering, however, that not all colleges let you use Score Choice when sending scores to them, so if you score badly some colleges will be able to see it even if you resit it and improve your score later (although almost all colleges state that they only use your highest score, it’s definitely not ideal if they see your previous low score). You might want to take a look at this list showing the Score Choice policy of various colleges (keep in mind, that this might change by the time you come to apply in two years): <a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-choice.pdf[/url]”>http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-choice.pdf</a></p>
<p>Another benefit of taking the SAT early is that for colleges that super-score, if you score highly in one section you will be able to keep that section score. I took both the SAT and the ACT while in 10th grade (got 2190 in one, 34 in the other), and it definitely eases the pressure a bit in 11th grade (I’m able to focus more on subject tests now, although I will probably be taking the SAT once more). If you feel fairly confident, I would definitely recommend that you give it a shot now.</p>
<p>well, I plan to take the SAT only once, as in colleges only see that I have taken the SAT one time. If I plan to take that SAT only once, and get a good score, would not taking the SAT right now be best for me? I plan to apply to Ivy League colleges, so again do you think I should NOT take it right now based on their rules and regulations?</p>
<p>^ Yep, better to find out you are not making it to an ivy league in Oct of senior year than now. (I am being facetious)</p>
<p>You should definitely try out a few practice (either online on SparkNotes’ website, or in books) and see if you are already getting the scores that you are aiming for (check the stats for the colleges where you intend to apply to get a rough idea of what you should be aiming for - for Ivies it will probably be at least 2200+). I scored slightly higher in the real test than I did on the SparkNotes practice tests that I took, probably because I was much more focused, but I have heard of people scoring lower in real tests (probably because of stress), so always take practice test scores with a grain of salt.</p>
<p>According to the CollegeBoard list (<a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf[/url]”>http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf</a>), half of the Ivies (Columbia, Cornell, University of Pennsylvania and Yale) require submission of all scores, the other half (Brown, Darthmouth, Harvard and Princeton) let you use Score Choice to pick which ones you want to send.</p>
<p>It’s definitely not a problem to take the SAT multiple times (in fact, most students do, including those applying at Ivies), and it definitely won’t be a deal-breaker if you get a lower score the first time round (unless it is very much lower, say more than 200-300 points). Also, many colleges, including some Ivies, super-score meaning that they take the highest section scores (reading, writing, math) you got and create one combined score from it, even if these are from different test dates (for which colleges do this see <a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf[/url]”>http://professionals.collegeboard.com/profdownload/sat-score-use-practices-list.pdf</a>). So, it can be very beneficial to take the test multiple times.</p>
<p>What if I’m planning to go into a 6 or 7 year BS/MD program. Would it be best for me to wait till junior year, or do you think I should take it now, to really get a feel for it. Because I feel that for the BS/MD program they really focus on your SAT score. Also, do you think they will care what I got on my sophomore year SAT if I do decide to take it?</p>
<p>My personal recommendation is that you take it. If you score well, it will be one thing out of the way, which will allow you to focus on getting good subject test scores (if required by the colleges you’re applying to), maintaining a high GPA, getting involved in extracurriculars, and all the other things that make a good college application. And, even if you get a low score and apply to one of the colleges that require sending of scores, I doubt it will hurt your application much (provided you improve upon it later) - colleges will probably be a bit more lenient because it was during your sophomore year.</p>
<p>On a related note, according to most people in another thread (<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/802052-angry-mother-screaming-all-me-not-using-score-choice-prove-her-wrong.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/802052-angry-mother-screaming-all-me-not-using-score-choice-prove-her-wrong.html</a>), even top colleges don’t mind if you get low scores the first time round and only look at your best scores</p>
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<p>The PSAT is a good predictor of the SAT. You just took the PSAT this month. What was your score?</p>
<p>i haven’t gotten the PSAT scores yet, but will get them in December.</p>
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<p>When you get your results, college board will also provide information on which questions you got wrong and areas where you can improve. Work on these areas over the coming year. Then, re-take the PSAT in October as a junior for National Merit. Depending on how you do, take the SAT in January if you are happy with your PSAT scores, otherwise wait until June or next October to take the SAT and practice more over the summer, after junior year.</p>
<p>No, do not take it now. Get back your PSAT’s and that will give you a good idea of where you would fall on the SAT (add a zero to the scores). The only test you may want to consider this year is an SAT II subject test after any AP exams in the spring. If you PSAT’s are very strong scores and close to earning National Merit (look up your own state’s NMSF scores this year to determine), then you will want to start prepping for next Oct. PSAT test. </p>
<p>I would strongly suggest you wait and take your SAT in Jan. or Mar. of Junior year at earliest. Then you can take just once and be done with it. Take a couple more SAT II subject tests again in June. If you need to retake SAT, then you have all summer to prepare for a retake in fall of senior year. A year can really make a difference, so just wait on the SAT and focus on PSAT’s for now.</p>