When should i start studying for SATs?

Question

im going to be a sophomore this fall.

many of my friends have already taken SAT biology in the spring and i will be taking it next spring.

and what grade do you have to be to take the PSAT and SAT?

how many SAT II do you need to take or should take

and what are some really good SAT prep books?

thanks!

Answer 1

Now.  Really, it's never too early to start.  My sister and I started studying for that test in middle school, and honestly, if you start earlier, you don't have to put in that much time later (like in your junior year of high school, when you're really busy).  You can take the SAT as early as sixth grade (my sister and I took it in seventh), and you can take the PSAT as early as your freshman year.  I recommend that you take it in the upcoming fall and again in your junior year (it doesn't count for the National Merit Scholarship until junior year, but it's good practice to take it this year also).  

The SAT Subject Test (formerly SAT II) issue depends on where you're considering applying because every college has its own policy on that.  But I've never heard of a college requiring more than three subject tests.  Check colleges' websites for any specific tests (some schools ask that you take the Math Level 2 test, for example).

My favorite SAT prep books are the The Official SAT Study Guide™ and The Princeton Review.

Answer 2

If I'm not mistaken I believe you take PSAT in 10th grade.

Take some practice SATs from books or online resources, and see where your weak/strong points are.  Then practice more in those areas which you struggle, and if you really need some help, consider taking a prep class in the area you need help with.  You'll probably want to start this process several months before you plan on taking the test.

SAT II requirements vary by school.  I believe most don't require them at all, but some of the more elite schools might require some number of them.

And sorry I don't have any recommendations for prep books...I took the SAT before they most recently changed it.

Answer 3

you take the PSATs your sophomore year and your Junior (junior year is the one counts for the merit scholarship ) but SATs are more important

you need to take at least 2 but you can take 3 the day of the SATs (should take 3 just in case)

the book a used was the one from college board.

Answer 4

No need to study, put Chuck Norris for every answer and you will score over 8000.

Answer 5

The earlier the better some people who knew about it study it in the freshemen year of high school like I did, but others start around late soph. year because they just found out about it..and depending on the school, some wanted certain scores for the SAT as for the SAT 2 some of them want you to take a certain amount along with a certain subject..

Answer 6

Start studying as soon as possible, and try to get in as much practice as you can. The first time I took the SAT test I got around 1700 on my first go around. I took a course with Kaplan for 899 bucks. It was worthless and was total c**p. Don't pay for any classes! I found a guide off this unknown site called tutorfox.com. I used their review book, which cost me 10 bucks. Their book is extremely well written and covers all topics you need to know. In addition, I also used the Princeton Review's book to help me out. I went up to a 2300 by using both books. I would highly recommend them. The key to doing well on the SAT is practice. You must practice and keep on practicing until you have encountered all the types of questions on the test. Once you do this you will be able to ace the test.

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