It’s critical you choose an SAT test date that’ll work well for not just anyone but you specifically. Below are five major factors you'll want to consider before committing to a test date.

1: When Are Your College Application Deadlines?
By far the most important factors are your college application deadlines. In the U.S., most of these deadlines fall around January 1 (for regular decision) and November 1 or 15 (for early action/early decision).

2: Are You Applying for SAT Scholarships?
Another factor is SAT scholarships. Generally, school-based SAT scholarships will use the same deadlines as college applications. If you're not sure when your SAT scores are due, contact your schools directly to ask whether your scores should arrive earlier than or with your application.

How Many Times Will You Take the SAT?
You should also consider whether you might want to retake the SAT if you're not hitting the scores you need for college.
We typically recommend taking the SAT at least twice, possibly three times, depending on your score goals. Here's our suggested SAT schedule:
• Take the SAT in the fall of your junior year
• Take the SAT a second time in the spring of your junior year
• Take the SAT a final time in the late summer/fall of your senior year
If you took your first SAT in the spring of your junior year instead of in the fall, you still have plenty of opportunities to take the SAT once or twice more. You could, for example, take the SAT a second time in June or August and a third time in October or November.

4: How Much Study Time Will You Need?
Before you register for the SAT, decide how much time you'll need to dedicate to studying. We normally recommend setting aside three to six months for SAT prep. This amount of time allows you to space out your study sessions so that you're studying consistently without burning yourself out.

5: Will You Have Any Obligations or Conflicts?
Finally, consider your own obligations: is there anything you can't reschedule that'll be taking place on a certain test date? Are there any ongoing commitments (school or otherwise) you have that might prevent you from being able to focus on your SAT prep? Obligations can be anything, from school plays and AP tests to sports tournaments and family vacations.

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