When to study for the SAT?

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<p>I'm going to be an incoming sophomore this year, (class of 2017), I took the PSAT my freshman year with no prep or anything (the whole school took it), and I got a 40/55/25. I'm trying to aim for a 2000+ for schools like UCLA and Berkeley. Also since the new SAT is coming out my junior year am I supposed to take that and report it? What if I take the old SAT, can I still report that or will colleges not take it? </p>

<p>So when should I start studying? Also any tips to raise my score? As you can see I'm very bad at the writing portion lol. </p>

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<p>I’d actually hold off on SAT prep for now. College Board will release study guides for the new SAT at some point, (probably next summer) look for those. But in short, don’t spend time prepping for a test that will be completely different by the time you sit for it. Also, consider taking the ACT as well, it certainly wouldn’t hurt. You could even take that next year (colleges don’t care when you take the test). Don’t worry, you have plenty of time!</p>