Official SAT® test dates and registration deadlines are confirmed when released by the College Board. Where future dates are not yet confirmed, they are projected based on historical scheduling patterns and updated as new information becomes available.
SAT® Test Dates, Registration Deadlines, and Score Release Schedules
These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the SAT:
| SAT Test Date* | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration** |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22, 2026 |
Aug. 7, 2026
Register |
Aug. 11, 2026 |
| Sept. 12, 2026 |
Aug. 28, 2026
Register |
Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Oct. 3, 2026 |
Sept. 18, 2026
Register |
Sept. 22, 2026 |
| Nov. 7, 2026 |
Oct. 23, 2026
Register |
Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Dec. 5, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Nov. 24, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | Feb. 19, 2027 | Feb. 23, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | Apr. 16, 2027 | Apr. 20, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
|
*Students
who need to borrow a device from College Board
will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day.
**Late registration is available worldwide. Additional fees apply. |
||
| Fall 2027 | Spring 2028 |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2027 | March 4, 2028 |
| September 18, 2027 | May 6, 2028 |
| October 2, 2027 | June 3, 2028 |
| November 6, 2027 | |
| December 4, 2027 |
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How to Use These SAT® Test Date Projections
These charts make it easy to figure out your best dates to take the SAT®. We typically recommend two SAT® sittings. Your first test is a dress rehearsal or a dry run. Your second test is what we call your “Go for the Gold” test. This is the SAT® where you can aim to hit your target score. Sometimes students take third and fourth tests–especially if they’re trying to polish or improve their superscore.
Our students average +250 point improvements on their composite SAT®. If we use superscores, our students are averaging +300 point gains.
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