When is the latest I can take SAT for the national merit scholarship?

If I’m applying for the national merit scholarship this year, would December be the latest date I can take the Sat? I would much rather take it in December than in November.

Previous years NM Corp advised students not to wait until the Dec date. They give semifinalists a deadline for NM to receive the score, so you’re at the mercy of CB and how fast they can report scores.

I don’t think taking it in December would cut it. You need your scores sooner than that.

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