By Glyn Caddell, BSME · Author of Digital SAT Math Secrets · Tutoring since 2008 — Updated August 18, 2026
The SAT is offered eight times per year by the College Board on the weekend. Plus, some schools provide a test on a school-day through the College Board called SAT School Day.
Students are able to register for any of the test dates on their own, regardless of what they are told by their guidance counselors.
Below are the test dates and deadlines for registering for a weekend SAT.
2026-2027 SAT Dates & Deadlines
| Test Day | Registration Deadline | Late Registration | Scores Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | August 11, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| September 12, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | Not yet announced |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | Not yet announced |
2027-2028 Anticipated SAT Dates & Deadlines
The College Board has anticipated dates for SATs during the 2027-2028 school year. Based on those dates, we were able to estimate specific deadlines for registration and score-release dates.
| Test Dates* | Registration Deadline** | Late Registration** | Scores Released** |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2027 | August 13, 2027 | August 17, 2027 | September 10, 2027 |
| September 18, 2027 | September 3, 2027 | September 7, 2027 | October 1, 2027 |
| October 2, 2027 | September 17, 2027 | September 21, 2027 | October 15, 2027 |
| November 6, 2027 | October 22, 2027 | October 26, 2027 | November 19, 2027 |
| December 4, 2027 | November 19, 2027 | November 23, 2027 | December 17, 2027 |
| March 4, 2028 | February 18, 2028 | February 22, 2028 | March 17, 2028 |
| May 6, 2028 | April 21, 2028 | April 25, 2028 | May 19, 2028 |
| June 3, 2028 | May 19, 2028 | May 23, 2028 | June 16, 2028 |
The deadline for registering for an SAT is 15 days before the date of the SAT for the regular fee of $68. Students can register for late registration up to 11 days before the SAT test date and pay an additional fee of $34, for a total of $102.
Special Deadlines to Keep in Mind
There are some special deadlines to keep in mind when it comes to the SAT, including registration deadlines if you need to borrow a device and deadlines for cancelling or making changes to your registration.
SAT Registration Deadlines If You Need to Borrow a Device
Students who need to borrow a device from College Board need to register and request their device at least 30 days before the test day.
Below is a table that shows the SAT registration deadlines for students who need to request a device.
| SAT Test Date | Registration Deadline for Students Who Need to Borrow a Device* |
|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | July 23, 2026 |
| September 12, 2026 | August 13, 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 | September 3, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 8, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 5, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 4, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 1, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 6, 2027 |
| August 28, 2027 | July 29, 2027 |
| September 18, 2027 | August 19, 2027 |
| October 2, 2027 | September 2, 2027 |
| November 6, 2027 | October 7, 2027 |
| December 4, 2027 | November 4, 2027 |
| March 4, 2028 | February 3, 2028 |
| May 6, 2028 | April 6, 2028 |
| June 3, 2028 | May 4, 2028 |
*The listed dates are exactly 30 days before each test date. It is better to register earlier than the deadline, especially if you need a device.
Deadlines for Cancelling or Making Changes to Your SAT Registration
Students who are registered to take an SAT can make changes up to 11 days before their SAT date.
How to Register for the SAT
Students can register through the College Board website. Students will be required to provide personal information, academic information, a headshot, and make a payment to register for the SAT. It is advised to register early, so students can have a better chance of getting into their preferred test location before spots fill up.
When Should I Take the SAT?
You should take the SAT based on when you have time to actively study for it and prepare. For most students, the first time they take the SAT is spring of junior year. However, for you, the best time to take the test may be in the summer before junior year or fall of junior year.
It’s also important to consider deadlines in the college application process when determining when to take the SAT.
Guideline to College Application Deadlines
| Application deadline | Typical date | Last safe SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Early Decision / Early Action | November 1 | October SAT |
| Scholarship & priority deadlines | Nov–Dec | October or November SAT |
| Regular Decision | January 1 | November or December SAT |
| Rolling / spring deadlines | Feb–Apr | December or March SAT |
Preparing to Take the SAT
Most students take the SAT for the first time in spring of junior year (11th grade). However, students can take the test earlier if they like. It is best for students to take the test when their schedule permits them time to study and prepare for the test.
In general, to prepare for the SAT, students should start with a diagnostic test and assess their strengths and weaknesses. Based on their starting score and their target score, they need to come up with a plan. At this point, it is best to get some outside help in the form of a class, a tutor, or SAT prep books.
Glyn Caddell
Glyn Caddell holds a BS in Mechanical Engineering from NJIT and has been tutoring New York City students since 2008. He founded Caddell Prep in 2012 and is the author of Digital SAT Math Secrets: Lessons & Tricks to Quickly Improve to a Perfect 800 on the Math Test, which contains over 900 practice problems and is used in Caddell Prep’s SAT math classes. He is founding president of the Staten Island Technical High School alumni association and teaches every lesson on this site personally.
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