When should I take my tests?

<p>I'm booked for November 5 with a SAT Reasoning Test, but I need to take the SAT Subject Tests as well.</p>

<p>I can take it in December or January, since my schools require all testing be submitted by February. Should I just get it over with, or should I wait until winter break to start studying?</p>

<p>On one hand, there is a SLIGHT advantage to having all of your materials in before they start to review your application. On the other hand, if you think the advantage gained from one more month of studying will outweigh that, go ahead. So I would go with the January test.</p>