Recently, some of my students delayed their registration process for the Digital SAT for no apparent reason. Maybe they were being lazy or whatsoever may the reason be, but because of this delay, they ended up paying almost 4 to 5 times for the DSAT.
How?
Now we know that every city can accommodate only a limited number of of test applicants because of the limited number of test centres. So, if any student delays the registration process for any reason, what normally happens is that the seats for that particular city get filled up. If that happens, the only option/s that is left is that either he can wait someone to cancel the registration, which is highly unlikely, or register for SAT in some other city, that too if he is fortunate enough to find vacant seats in that city.
However, giving test in a different city comes with its own dilemmas. These include different factors that will cost you money, time, and energy:
- Return ticket to that city – Obviously for visiting that city you will be needing a return ticket, which will cost you a lot. Even if you choose to drive, it will cost you the fuel along with the extra time and mental stress.
- Hotels – Obviously going to a different city for the test would mean that you book a hotel as well. You would want to reach there at least a day before to avoid extra stress during the test. That is going to cost you a lot.
- Added pressure – A new place obviously takes time to get used to. This would put added pressure on you during the test and this would almost directly hamper your test scores.
To avoid all this hassle, it is always recommended to register for the SAT as soon as you decide and plan the month that is best for you. This would save you a lot of energy, and even if it not a problem for you financially, logistically it can become a big burden for you and cost you a lot on the score. Register now and give the test in your nearest centre.
