How many times can we take the SAT reasoning test?

Question

Taking the SAT for the 1st time and get a score below average, and the 2nd time get a score nearly average, so I want to take it the 3th time. Do you think it is better to take it the 3rd time? How the UC look at our score? Do they look at all of my score?

Answer 1

You can take the test as often as you want, the problem is that you can only take it when it is offered and up to a maximum of three times per year.

According to Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAT_Subject_Tests
"A student may take up to three SAT Subject Tests on any given date. Most SAT subject tests are offered on the same dates as the regular SAT, except for the March administration. The Language tests with listening are generally available only once a year, in November. A calendar of test dates and registration deadlines can be found on The College Board's official website (http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/calenfees.html)."

Yes, it may be a good idea to take the test again. Every time you take the test you will probably get a new one since they print several different versions, but you will have the SAME TYPE of questions. If you are familiar with them then you can do better. However, you need to study before taking it a third time or you are wasting your time. You have an idea of what the requirements are and when you think about it you don't take any other test without studying first (except for the occasional pop test, but not major tests).

Start here: http://collegeboard.com/student/testing/sat/prep_one/prep_one.html
But look for the book at Amazon.com, or eBay to get a cheaper version.

Which test score will be used depends on the college you are applying to. Different schools have a different number and the type of SAT tests they require to be taken by their students. Are you sure your college needs a reasoning test? According to the official listing there isn't a "Reasoning Test" do you mean a Literature test or one of the math tests?

According to the same source:
"Prior to the first administration of the new SAT (which includes the writing section) in March, 2005, some highly selective colleges required applicants to take three SAT Subject tests, including the writing test and two other tests of the applicant's choosing, in addition to the SAT. However, with writing now a standard component of the SAT I, most selective colleges recommend applicants to submit scores for any two SAT Subject tests. Engineering schools typically require Chemistry or Physics and prefer Math Level 2. A handful of the most competitive schools, such as Harvard University and Princeton University[3], still require three Subject tests in addition to the three sections of the SAT. It is important to consult the school's website to find out more information about Subject test requirements.

Schools also vary with regard to their SAT Subject test requirements of students submitting scores for the ACT in place of the SAT: some schools consider the ACT an alternative to both the SAT and some SAT Subject tests, whereas others accept the ACT but require SAT Subject tests as well. Information about a school's specific test requirements can typically be found on its official website.

The College Board will send all scores on all SAT tests taken, including Subject Tests, whenever a student requests scores be sent to a school; the student cannot select which Subject Tests to send to a given institution."

Answer 2

You can take the SAT as many times as you want before your college(s) of choice's deadline for submitting SAT scores. Colleges look at your highest scores for each section separately. So, if you got the highest Math score the 2nd time and the highest Verbal score the 5th time, they'll look at those two highest, not the latest score.

Answer 3

you can take it as many as you like and good thing is they only look at the highest score made

Answer 4

Take it on a Tuesday, don't make it a booze-day, make sure you wear your shoes, hey? I'd hate to see you lose, J.

Answer 5

as many times as you want. until you run out of time, don't want to spend more money, or are satisfied with your score...

Answer 6

>Twice seems reasonable.<