Which SAT® is the easiest?
Myth: The March SAT is the easiest SAT test date.
Fact: There’s no such thing as “the easiest SAT test date.”
While it’s true that some versions of the SAT are easier than others, it’s false that some test dates are predictably easier than others. For one thing, there’s no way of knowing which form of the SAT will be administered on any given test date. For another, easier forms of the test have harsher grading scales, so each question you miss has a harsher score penalty.
Although there’s no such thing as an easier SAT test date, there are benefits to taking the SAT at certain times of year. Read on to find out why you might want to take the SAT in March.
You’ve Covered All the Math You Need By March SAT
The SAT math section includes some topics that are covered in Algebra II or precalculus classes. By March of junior year, most students will have taken the math classes they need to do well. Taking an earlier test date may mean that there could be math concepts that you have not covered in depth yet in your math classes.
You Can Plan Out Your Summer Test Prep Goals
Summer is a great time for test prep because you can focus on getting your SAT scores up without the added stress of school. The first step to any good test prep program should be to establish score improvement goals. Before you set your goals, make sure you know where you currently stand. A March SAT date will provide you with scores you can use as your baseline for summer test prep.
Avoid Conflict with May AP® Exams
For students taking AP exams in May, the May SAT date is less than ideal. After all, who wants to spend Saturday morning taking the SAT when they have an AP exam on Monday? The next chance to take the SAT is in June, but many students are still burned out from AP exams. The March SAT test date offers a good solution:
- It’s early enough to avoid conflicting with exams.
- It allows plenty of time for any necessary summer test prep.
- It allows plenty of opportunities to retest if needed before college applications are due.
Finalize SAT Scores Early With March SAT
For a lucky few, the March SAT might be the last SAT they ever take. Students who reach their score goals on the March SAT can check one thing off of their college admissions to-do list. This is just in time to avoid piling the SAT on top of AP exams, finals, and the college admissions gauntlet.
The march SAT date for the 2022/23 school year is Saturday, March 11. Get started on test prep today!
