What are the SAT Test Dates? (Registration Guide)
Here are the College Board SAT Weekend test dates, registration deadlines and fees for 2026 – 27. The same dates apply in the US, US territories, Puerto Rico, Canada and international test centers. Dates come from College Board, along with the costs of the SAT Test, what to bring, and what happens if you miss a date.
- International SAT Test Dates
- SAT Score Release
- 2026 SAT Dates
- SAT Registration
- How to Choose Your SAT Test Date
- SAT Scores
- What To Bring On Your Test Day
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2026 SAT Dates
Fall 2026 SAT Weekend dates, as listed by College Board. The SAT is now digital, and SAT Subject Tests were discontinued in 2021, so no date offers them.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Changes, Cancellation & Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| October 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
2027 SAT Dates
Spring 2027 SAT Weekend dates, as listed by College Board.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Changes, Cancellation & Late Registration Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
College Board has also announced anticipated 2027 – 28 dates, with deadlines to come: August 28, September 18, October 9, November 6 and December 4, 2027, then March 4, May 6 and June 3, 2028.
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International SAT Test Dates
International students test on the same SAT Weekend dates and deadlines listed above. Late registration is available worldwide, but extra fees apply outside the US.
SAT Score Release
College Board publishes the score release date for each test on its score release page. Scores appear in your College Board account and in the Bluebook app's score notifications. There is no longer a separate essay score, because the SAT Essay ended in June 2021 outside a few state school-day programs.
Check our SAT Test Dates for US and International Students
SAT Registration
If you want to register for the SAT test, you need to:
- Create a College Board account. You can create an College Board account here.
- Register for a test date and upload a photo of yourself that matches your photo ID.
- Download the Bluebook app on the device you will test on and complete exam setup before test day. Your admission ticket is available in Bluebook starting 5 days before the test.
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SAT Registration Fees
| Item | Fee |
|---|---|
| SAT registration | $68 (fee waivers available for eligible students) |
| Late registration | $38 |
| Change test center | $34 |
| Cancel by the change deadline | $34 |
| Late cancel (by Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day) | $44 |
There is no "SAT with Essay" option anymore. To change your test date, you cancel and register again. International test takers may also pay a regional fee; check College Board's international fees page.
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Score Services And Fees
| Service | More Information | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Score reports | 4 free score reports if you order them within 9 days of the test date. | $0 |
| Additional score report | Each report beyond the free 4, or ordered after the 9-day window. | $15 per report |
| Rush reports | Faster delivery to colleges. Additional score report fees still apply. | $31 |
| Archived scores | Scores from older tests. Additional score report fees still apply. | $35 |
| Score verification | Requested through College Board Customer Service. Fee waiver available. | $55 |
| Scores by phone | Per call. | $15 |
Cost Tables have been gathered from College Board. Fees change, so confirm on College Board's SAT test fees page before you register.
How to Choose Your SAT Test Date
- The deadline for your college applications.
Check each college's deadline and the score release date for your test. Leave a few weeks of buffer so official scores reach colleges in time. Scholarship deadlines matter too if you are applying for them.
- The number of times you’re taking the SAT test.
Many students take the test twice to reach their target score. If you plan to take the SAT at least twice, start in your junior year.
- Test preparation time.
How long you need to study depends on you, but a few months of regular practice before your test date works well for most students. Avoid test dates that follow weeks packed with exams or extracurricular events.
If you’re retaking the test to improve your score, leave enough time to study again. For example, if you test in October of junior year, a spring date such as March or May gives you time to prepare.
Students usually retake the SAT to meet or beat the typical scores at their target colleges or to qualify for scholarships.
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SAT Scores
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What To Bring On Your Test Day
1. Testing device. Bring a fully charged laptop or tablet with the Bluebook app installed and exam setup complete.
2. Admission ticket. College Board says a printed ticket is preferred. You can get it after exam setup, starting 5 days before the test.
3. Photo ID. It must be a physical, acceptable photo ID, not an electronic one, and it should match the photo you uploaded. Check College Board's ID requirements before test day.
4. Pen or pencil. You get scratch paper for working out problems.
5. Calculator (optional). Bluebook has a built-in calculator for the Math section, or you can bring an approved calculator of your own.
Phones, smartwatches and other electronics, apart from your testing device, are not allowed during testing.
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What Will Happen If You Miss Your SAT Test Date?
If you can't make your test date, cancel or change your registration by the change deadline. A cancellation costs $34, or $44 if you cancel late (up to Thursday before test day).
If you simply miss the test, no score is created for that date. To test on another date, you register again.
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Sources
- SAT Dates and Deadlines, College Board
- SAT Test Fees, College Board
- What to Bring on Digital SAT Test Day, College Board
- An Update on Reducing and Simplifying Demands on Students, College Board