As all Juniors know, Frisco High School is offering a free SAT on Wednesday, March 2nd. The SATs are probably, if not, the most important test for students in high school. After all, your score decides whether you get into the college of your choice. Because studying for the SAT can be extensive covering topics from reading to math, many students can get stressed and procrastinate studying.

Many experts recommend studying for the SAT during your sophomore year which, to some extent, it is agreeable. If you are taking easy classes and have bountiful amount of time in your hands, it is encourage studying actually. But sophomore year should not be the time where you are taking easy classes as this will be a crucial factor when your high school career is  being reviewed by colleges.

It is not recommended to study for the SATs during sophomore year as a minuscule amount of the population will have free time to study for the SATs. “I’m a sophomore and I barely even have time for me. I have club soccer as well as school soccer and I’m taking pretty advanced classes,” Addison Christian says. The best time to study is the summer before Junior year. Clear up your schedule for at least two and a half hours thrice times a week during the summer. This will be your best window for studying.

During the junior year, spend at least a hour weekly dedicated to prep for the SAT but the SATs should not be your main focus. It is recommended for you to put your school classes above than the SATs as SATs haven’t been as prioritized by colleges. This study plan is the best course of action for the SAT. Cramming for the SATs is not a good idea because your stress levels are going to exponentially grow.

“I really regret leaving SATs to the last minute as now my mental health has gotten worse,” Neharica Mehendale says. It’d be better for your mental health if you study for it slowly. It’s important to prioritize your mental health first though, not the SATs.