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.
Registration Deadlines
| SAT Test Date | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2025 | August 8, 2025 | August 12, 2025 |
| September 13, 2025 | August 29, 2025 | September 2, 2025 |
| October 4, 2025 | September 19, 2025 | September 23, 2025 |
| November 8, 2025 | October 24, 2025 | October 28, 2025 |
| December 6, 2025 | November 21, 2025 | November 25, 2025 |
| March 14, 2026 | February 27, 2026 | March 3, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | April 17, 2026 | April 21, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
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.
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 23, 2025 | July 24, 2025 |
| September 13, 2025 | August 14, 2025 |
| October 4, 2025 | September 4, 2025 |
| November 8, 2025 | October 9, 2025 |
| December 6, 2025 | November 6, 2025 |
| March 14, 2026 | February 12, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | April 2, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 | May 7, 2026 |
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.
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.
