Taking SAT after High School?

Hey, guys! I was wondering if it's possible to take the SAT after I've graduated from high school. I didn't do as well as I wanted in my previous attempts. If I can, would colleges still consider my scores? Thanks in advance!

Yes, you can definitely take the SAT after you've graduated from high school. There's no age limit or requirement to be attending high school at the time of taking the SAT. Keep in mind, though, that you might need to catch up on some content if you've been away from the subjects for a while.

As for whether colleges would still consider your scores, it depends on the college and their specific policies. In general, colleges will accept SAT scores from any testing date as long as they meet the application deadline. But it's essential to check with your prospective colleges directly to confirm their policies on test score submission and how they factor scores from test-takers who have already graduated from high school.

You may also want to consider starting out at a community college, where you can work on improving your academic record, and then transferring to a four-year institution. Some students find this to be a viable and cost-effective path, especially if their initial application profile isn't as strong as they'd like it to be. In this situation, your performance in community college would carry significant weight during the transfer application process, and your SAT scores would become less important.

Just make sure to research the transfer policies at the colleges you're interested in, as some schools have more transfer-friendly admissions processes than others.