Weird dilemma: SAT vs Series 7?

So this winter break I will have to decide whether to take the Series 7 or the SAT/ACT. I am in community college, and never took the SAT in HS. The PWM firm I intern at gave me Series 7 material to study to get more of a finance background and said I could take it if I want. For college, I will be applying for transfer to a number of targets and semi targets in the spring and the SAT is required for about half of the schools for transfers(ie- expanding options of schools). Also, when applying to a BB, MM or EB, I have heard they will likely ask for standardized testing scores on the application(I suppose I could take the GMAT later down the road and give them that). I am stuck on which test I should sit for this winter break(will be taking a heavy courseload this fall), so any advice would be appreciated.

Also, I'd prefer to be working in/applying to trading and AM positions if that makes a difference(IB is always a consideration though not my top choice).

Thanks in advance!

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100% agreed. When I took my RE test the best thing was the practice tests. Could you PM me your recommendation for what program you used for those practice tests?

 

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