Can I actually take the SAT in 7th grade?

Question

To my surprise, I've heard of some 7th graders who take the SAT test! If I have a 99.13 average, as of the conclusion of 6th grade, do you think I should take it at the end of 7th grade? If I do, will it count toward college admissions? Thanks!

Answer 1

That SAT score will always be on your record.  However, most colleges look at your BEST score, so you're probably safe that way.

My question is, why do you want to take the SAT this early?

Some parents encourage their students to take the SAT early to measure progress, etc.  But I think it's a better use of your time learning good study habits and concentrating on 7th grade classes.

Then, when you're in high school, your score will reflect your hard work.

So no, I really wouldn't recommend taking the test this early.

Answer 2

Yup, I took the SAT for the first time in seventh grade, and I actually have some friends who took it in sixth grade.  It's definitely worth a try if you study for it (get a test prep book like The Official SAT Study Guide).  

What happens when you take the SAT before high school is that your scores are removed from your file at the end of the year that you tested. If you don't want your scores removed, you can contact the College Board to request that they stay on your record.  So, if you take it and get a perfect score (or something very close), you can ask that it stays on your permanent record, and that score can definitely count toward college admissions.  If you're not happy with it, it will get automatically deleted, and then you can pretend that you never took it in the first place.  I think that it's a great thing for people to take the SAT as early as possible because the SAT is all about familiarity.  People with relationships with the SAT that last several years tend to do much better than people who only cram for a few months.  

Answer 3

Most private school students start taking it in 7th grade, some before. Absolutely take it, the more actual experience you get taking it, the better you'll do when it counts.

Taking it multiple times over a long period is just part of the game the rich aiming at top colleges play. Anyone telling you not to take it just is in the dark. Kids spend tens of thusands of dollars on counselors who start them on these test early with lots of tutoring.

It will only count if you want it to. Starting with those applying next year, you can only send colleges the scores you want them to see. This is a big gain for students!

Answer 4

It is good you are thinking ahead for your collegiate career.  It is also apparent that you are eager to get these standardized tests out of the way.  But I would recommend that you not take the SAT or ACT, until your sophomore or Junior of high school.  That way you know that what you have been taught in school will be on the test.  Also these tests take money for you take them, and you have to give Saturday to go and take them.  If you are worried about taking these tests there should some programs offered by your middle school or the high school that you planning to go to, that can better prepare for taking these kinds of test.  You can also find private prep-classes that can better prepare for the test, but they also cost money.  I think that you should go and talk to a school counselor about your questions on take the SAT or ACT.  I also recommend you get has much information about the college you want to go to, and what test they recommend, and much information about the SAT and ACT.  I took the ACT twice once in Junior and I score a 17 which is real low, and then took it again in the semester of my senior year and scored 22 which is ok.  Good Luck!

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