Test dates for the SAT are being cancelled left and right. Yet, you still may be wondering: Should I still take the SAT? It turns out some students should, while others should not. We will be reviewing which students would benefit from taking the SAT and which should spend their time and money elsewhere.
Who Should?
Who Should
11th graders looking to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship need to take the SAT. Approximately half of all Finalists for this award win a scholarship worth $2500 or more. Qualifying as a Finalist or Semifinalist, though, also looks good for college admissions since it is technically an award.
Who Shouldn’t?
Who Shouldn’t
11th graders who already have strong grades – mostly A’s – AND have taken the PSAT, do not need to take the test. Taking additional SAT exams provides virtually no value since colleges can already see the student’s demonstrated aptitude.
Recap and Conclusion
Recap and Conclusion
Take the SAT if you’re in 11th grade and looking to qualify for the National Merit Scholarship. Take it if you have something to prove due to low grades from the past. Otherwise, save your time for other admissions boosting activities. There are plenty!
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