What to know about the June 7, 2025 SAT: First exam of the summer, who should take it, and how to prepare for the hardest questions.
The June 7, 2025 SAT is the first SAT exam of the summer. While it can be a good opportunity for some students, we generally do not recommend taking this exam unless you are truly ready. Most students are finishing up final exams and end-of-year projects, so adding a major standardized test right after can be stressful and may not yield your best performance. For many, the August SAT is a better choice, as it gives you the entire summer to study and prepare without the pressure of schoolwork.
This exam can be a good fit for:
Juniors who are fully prepared and want to get their first SAT out of the way before summer break. This can be especially helpful for students who have already completed their SAT prep and want to free up their summer for other activities.
Seniors who are ready and want to improve their scores before college application season ramps up in the fall.
Students applying for scholarships with deadlines in early summer. Some scholarship programs require SAT scores from the June test or earlier, so taking the June SAT can ensure your scores are available in time for these applications.
If you are not fully prepared, it is usually better to wait for the August SAT. Taking the test before you are ready can lead to unnecessary stress and may not reflect your true potential.
If you are aiming for a top score (1500+ or 1550+), it is essential to focus your practice on the most difficult questions. The hardest questions—especially those in the second module of both Reading & Writing and Math—are often the difference-makers for top scorers. We recommend allocating significant time to practicing these challenging problems, reviewing your mistakes, and building strategies for the trickiest question types.
Based on recent SAT exams, you should expect the June 2025 SAT to be similar in difficulty to previous offerings. The second modules in both sections are likely to be especially tough, with:
There are no indications that the College Board will make the exam easier, so plan for a rigorous test. Practicing with high-difficulty materials is the best way to prepare for the real thing.