If this is your first time taking the SAT, consider choosing a QAS date and ordering the service. A copy of the test questions can help guide your preparation for your second time.
The SAT
According to the College Board, the SAT provides colleges insight into how you think, solve problems, and communicate by assessing reasoning and critical thinking skills in reading, math and writing. They state that the SAT, along with your high school grades, is the best predictor of how well you will do in college.
All claims aside, one thing the SAT undoubtedly measures is how good you are at… taking the SAT. Beyond that, the SAT (and the ACT) can give colleges an objective way to compare students. For this reason, after your high school record, your standardized test scores are arguably the most important component of your college application.
Let's admit it, the SAT can be intimidating; however, it's not impossible. What's required is a commitment to practice and learn, an understanding of SAT-specific strategies, and a belief in yourself — confidence — that you can do well.
2011-2012 Test Dates
(Click here for the official College Board page on Test Dates and Fees)
| Test Date | Regular Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2011 (*QAS) | September 9, 2011 | September 21, 2011 |
| November 5, 2011 | October 7, 2011 | October 21, 2011 |
| December 3, 2011 | November 8, 2011 | November 20, 2011 |
| January 28, 2012 (*QAS) | December 20, 2011 | January 13, 2012 |
| March 10, 2012 | February 10, 2012 | February 24, 2012 |
| May 5, 2012 (*QAS) | April 6, 2012 | April 20, 2012 |
| June 2, 2012 | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
*QAS - Question and Answer Service available (click
here for additional information).
Provides a copy of your test booklet (which includes scoring information, a scoring worksheet, conversion tables, and an answer sheet copy order form) and a one-page report detailing the correct answer, your answer, type of question, and difficulty level for each question.