I'm considering a gap year after I graduate high school and wonder if I can still take the SAT during that time. Is it possible to register and take the test, or do I have to be in school?
Yes, definitely! You're allowed to take the SAT during your gap year. The College Board, which administers the SAT, does not set an upper age limit or require you to be currently enrolled in high school. This means you're free to sit for the SAT during your gap year or even afterward if you choose to do so.
However, make sure to prepare well before taking the test, register on time, and be aware of test dates that are suitable for your schedule. The test is offered several times a year, so you should be able to find a date that aligns with your plans.
Remember, when you're preparing to apply to colleges during or after your gap year, check out each institution's latest SAT policy. Some colleges have become test-optional or test-blind in recent years. This means that they either do not require SAT scores at all (test-blind) or that submitting your scores is optional (test-optional).
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