By Marilyn Zelinsky-Syarto.
Taking the SAT is usually a must for high school juniors and seniors who want to apply to college. The test — developed in 1926 as the Scholastic Aptitude Test and recently revamped by the College Board — assesses a student’s readiness for higher education and is required for admission to many colleges.
If you have teenagers or preteens in your household, you’ll want to know: How much do SATs cost? The process of preparing for and taking the SAT can be broken down into three stages:
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- Practicing for the tests.
- Registering for and taking the SAT.
- Retaking the SAT, if necessary.
There are costs associated with each stage:
