<p>Hi! I'm currently a freshman, and I was just wondering if it would be a good idea to take the SAT's as a sophomore. I would study the entire summer, take the PSAT's in October, then take the regular SAT's in the spring. I'm a pretty quick learner, and I got a score of 2200 from my first diagnostic test. My goat is to get a 2300+</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>*goal</p>
<p>If it is in your ability to do so, it probably would be to your advantage to get it out of the way. Here is a list of things that are involved in applying to a college:</p>
<p>If you want to put together a competitive application, here’s a small taste of what you’ll need to accomplish by your deadlines:</p>
<p>Write all your essays
Select all your schools
Fill out all applications
Prepare for and take the SAT
Prepare for and take SAT 2s
Select, prepare for, and take all AP classes and exams Request and secure all recommendations
Fill out all supplemental essays
Secure insider liaisons at all schools
Go to college visits and interviews
Keep your grades as high as possible
Attend to all extracurriculars and enhance them for better admissions chances
If you think you’ll be able to do all of this in less than a year…you’re in trouble. It can be done, but it is essential that you start the process now. If you have less than a year until deadlines are due, get moving IMMEDIATELY. The sooner you start, the better.</p>
<p>If you’re ready, then go for it. Then it will be out of the way. Good luck!</p>
<p>Perhaps.
The New SAT is harder in my opinion. If you do well on your Sophomore PSAT then by all means give it a go. You can always not submit the scores. However, you won’t get you PSAT results until mid-December.</p>