i know everyone doesnt have to take the SAT. but, what is it for? i live in MS and i wanna go to CSU(california state university), do i have to take it?
[ Answer this question ] Want to answer more questions in the Work & School category? Maybe give some free advice about: Colleges & Universities? babiibeccaxx3 answered Tuesday July 17 2007, 5:53 pm: Colleges love it when you take the SATs. Because it lets them know that your smart basically. It's a hard test which is divided into sections and timed. Theres science, math, vocabulary, Essays and reading. I would recommend taking it if it is given to you because I live in New York and they are a very strict school system along with California and i know Cali has very smart people and your going to try to fight for a spot in that college against students that got a good education in that state. If you score high. GREAT! If not i know you can take it over as many times as you want [ babiibeccaxx3's advice column | Ask babiibeccaxx3 A Question ]
I'd say yes, you need it. Take it anyways. A lot of colleges DO require it, and one or more of your safety schools may require it, or another college you decide you want to go to, and you'll be glad you took it then. Plus, if you get a really good score, it could be the deciding factor if there's one spot left and the other person didn't take the SAT... you know?
If you're the right age, take the pre-SATs too. It'll help you do better on the SAT by showing your strengths and weaknesses.
Attention: NOTHING on this site may be reproduced in any fashion whatsoever without explicit consent (in writing) of the owner of said material, unless otherwise stated on the page where the content originated. Search engines are free to index and cache our content. Users who post their account names or personal information in their questions have no expectation of privacy beyond that point for anything they disclose. Questions are otherwise considered anonymous to the general public.