Back to FAQ 12. Is there an advantage to taking an SAT II subject test multiple times?
Maturation, not multiple testing, strengthens test performance. Maturation is more essential to your success than taking an SAT II test multiple times. The best time to take an SAT II subject test is when your understanding of the subject material is as complete and mature as possible. For instance, the logical date for an advanced or honors science student to take the SAT II in that science is in June of the year that the science is being studied. For those students who would like to gain familiarity with individual SAT II test formats to feel more confident about the test, reading the College Board publications of actual SAT II tests will be as useful as multiple testing. There are also a great many commercial preparatory materials available. Check your local library.
