WHAT SHOULD MY CHILD’S SAT/ACT TESTING TIMELINE LOOK LIKE?

Students should start with a mock test. When a student takes a mock test depends (mostly) on what math class the student has that year. A high-achieving, busy student who takes algebra 2 or pre-calc sophomore year, should take the SAT August before Junior year, or, if taking the ACT, September of junior year. The student should take the mock tests in May to see which test is a better fit. Prep for these tests should start in June.

If a student is taking algebra 2 as a junior, he or she should hold off until March of junior year (SAT), or April of junior year (ACT). This student should take a mock test of each in November and start prep in December (SAT) or January (ACT). This schedule will still allow time for students to apply early while taking their chosen test 3 times if needed with time between tests to prepare.

A student who takes a first SAT in August can take the test again in

October and November. A student who takes the ACT in April, can take the test again in June and July. Taking the test multiple times is an advantage because 80% of universities will look at the superscore. Although on different days, each test is offered 7 times per year.

Overall, parents should take advantage of all the different test dates offered and should have their child take the test when the student has a solid 3 months to prepare leading up to the test. So, when is the best time for your child to take it?

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