SAT

When do you take it?

Students may take the SAT any time starting freshman year, but most take it for the first time in the spring of their junior year and possibly retake it in the fall of their senior year.

Why does it matter?

The SAT is a college entrance exam that demonstrates a student's level of college readiness. Many colleges actually require the SAT for admission. Test scores on the SAT can also be used to qualify for scholarships.