The SAT is offered six times every year in Canada. This year, tests will be offered October 1, November 5, December 3, January 28, May 5, and June 2. Most students end up taking the test twice, so it is important to plan out when exactly you will take the SAT. Here is a guide for students interested in attending a U.S. school:
Grade 9 – Do not worry about the SAT yet. Because it is the first year that colleges and universities will be looking at your marks, it is important to do well in school, figure out what you are interested in, and work on study habits. It is also a great year to get involved with extracurricular activities such as sports teams and clubs that you will commit to over the next four years.
Grade 10 – Sign up for the SAT question of the day. It is a great way to start familiarizing yourself with the SAT, but do not worry about taking it this year. However, if you take any AP courses that correspond with an SAT subject test, then you will want to take the subject test immediately following the AP test while the information is still fresh.
Grade 11 – A lot of Grade 11 students sign up to take the PSAT in October. This is a great way to get some practice taking a similar test in a formal test environment. This sets students up well to take the real SAT in the spring after they have done a significant amount of studying throughout the year. Enrolling in a prep course is the best way to prepare for the real thing!
Grade 12 – If you are considering a competitive U.S. program and applying Early Decision, we recommend that you take the SAT for the last time in October. If you are not applying Early Decision and need to improve your score, the December sitting is your last chance to take it.
Every student has individual needs when planning out the proper strategy for the SAT. Please see one of our consultants for a more individualized guide for when you should take the SAT.
