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- How much time is needed to prepare for the SAT and ACT?
Depending on your needs, background, and desired score range, the time required to prepare for the ACT and SAT might range from three months to more than a year. The earlier you prepare, the better because you will have more time to brush up on the skills and areas you need to improve on. Additionally, taking individualized test prep classes is better because you will receive immediate feedback and individualized attention.
- If a school is test-optional, should I still submit test scores?
Yes. Test scores will demonstrate your readiness to deal with a more challenging curriculum and convince admissions officers that you are a good fit for their community. Even during the pandemic when many colleges adopted and became test-optional, admissions officers still considered test scores because they were still the best indicators of a student’s success. Those who did not submit test scores lost opportunities for admission and scholarships.
- When should I take the SAT or ACT?
We recommend that you take the SAT or ACT for the first time in the spring of your junior year of high school. This allows you to have enough time to retake the test if needed before college application deadlines.
- How many times can I take the SAT or ACT?
You can take the SAT as many times as you want, and the ACT can be taken up to 12 times. Take full-length SAT and ACT practice tests until you are satisfied with the results and are confident enough to take the actual tests.
