When To Take SATs

Test Preparation SAT Preparation
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<p>Hola!</p>

<p>I'm a bit conflicted as to when I should retake my SAT I and take my remaining SAT IIs, so I was hoping to find some helpful advice here.</p>

<p>I'm currently a junior who has taken the SAT I twice before. My scores are as follows:
12/09 - 1980 (630 CR, 660 M, 690 W/8e)
3/10 - 2120 (690 CR, 710 M, 720 W/8e)</p>

<p>My original goal was 2150, but after seeing my March scores, I hope I can reach at least 2220-2250.</p>

<p>I also took the World History SAT II and received a satisfactory score. I plan to take one or two more subject tests. </p>

<p>I absolutely want to finish everything before November for EA and rolling admissions schools, so I only have two test dates left (June and October).</p>

<p>Here are the options I have laid out for myself:
1: June - SAT I (I can compile my finalized list of colleges over the summer, but I won't have much time for adequate prep what with school, sports, and AP exams) & Oct. - SAT IIs Chemistry (I'm taking AP Chemistry next year and the summer homework would be excellent for the test)
2: June - SAT II Math II, Bio E/M (I'm currently in Calculus AB and Biology, so I won't have to do a ton of outside prep) & Oct. - SAT I (I'll have more time to study)</p>

<p>Also, any advice regarding the subject tests I plan on taking would be most welcome. Actually, any advice at all is nice. </p>

<p>Thank you. :D</p>

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<p>Go with Option 2. However, make sure that you still prep for the SAT II’s. They’re not a walk in the park if you take the course, unless the course is rigorous in your school.</p>

<p>I doing Option 2 myself, but with different SAT II’s (Math 2, US Hist, Chem).</p>

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<p>Thank you for your reply and advice. :slight_smile: </p>

<p>Anyone else want to offer some words of wisdom?</p>

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<p>You’ll probably be alot smarter in OCT, thereby increasing your chances for a higher SAT score. Option 2 is the best. (also because you took the SAT’s twice already :slight_smile: I would have recommended june but i just saw you took the SAT’s twice)</p>

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<p>I would go with Option 2, too.</p>

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<p>I appreciate all the replies. </p>

<p>I will be following through with the second option. It does seem wiser and more logical to be taking the SAT IIs after having taken the corresponding courses.</p>