If you are applying to college, or plan on applying to college sometime in the next few years, you’re probably asking yourself the following question: how important is the SAT? The simple (and not entirely satisfying) answer is: it depends. Let me give you three reasons why. 1. Not every college requires the SAT. There is a lot to discuss when it comes to “test optional” colleges. For now, just keep in mind as you think about the SAT that not every school asks for the reason