Registration deadlines arrive sooner than families expect, and a twelve-week program needs a start date, not just a test date. Both are below.
All deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, and apply to every student, in the United States and internationally.
Swipe the table sideways to see every deadline.
| Test date | Registration deadline | Changes / late registration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | Registration closed |
| October 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | Too soon for twelve weeks |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | Too soon for twelve weeks |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | Start prep now |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 | Room to prepare |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | Room to prepare |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | Room to prepare |
Late registration is available worldwide, with additional fees. Students borrowing a device from College Board should register at least 30 days before test day. Sourced from satsuite.collegeboard.org. Always confirm on the official site before registering, since dates occasionally shift.
A test date is the deadline for the preparation, not the start of it. Three things decide which sitting is the right one.
The program runs twelve weeks, so start at least three months before your target date. Anything shorter means cutting the plan, not compressing it.
Most students sit the SAT in the spring of junior year, with a second attempt available before applications go in. Junior spring fills first.
Plan the first sitting early enough that a second one is still possible. A score you can improve on is worth more than a score with no room left after it.
Nothing to pay and nothing to commit to. The written report is yours either way.