SAT 2018-2019 Test Dates

Ready for the college application process to start? Here are the 2018-2019 SAT test dates:

SAT Test Dates for 2018-2019

Study Duration & Timeline

How long do you need to study for? Well, the recommended study time is 100 hours. How do you want to split that time up? It’s up to you. If you have the discipline and the time to study during the school year, you can carve out time in your week and weekends to dedicate to SAT studying. Otherwise, you can also take advantage of your summer break to really focus on the SAT. There is no “best” way to do it. Everyone has a different studying style and habit, so do what makes you most comfortable.

Choosing the Test Date

Choosing your test date is really important. Since you know you need to dedicate 100 hours towards studying for the test, you should plan to do it for a specific test date in mind. It helps keep your motivated and keeps you accountable.

We don’t recommend students start studying for the SAT until after their sophomore year in high school. Why? Because you probably haven’t learned the material that will be covered in the test yet, and it may actually take you longer to study for the test. We suggest students take it during their junior year, or the summer after their junior year. Don’t wait until the fall of your senior year to study and take your SAT, because you will be so overwhelmed by all the other application materials that require your attention.

It’s really helpful to get your SAT out of the way before senior year starts. Not only does it help take some burden off your shoulders, it also gives you the opportunity to take it again. No one wants to take the SAT more than once, but give yourself the option to if you really need to.

Still have more questions about the SAT? Here are answers to the most frequently asked questions on standardized testing.

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