2011 SAT Test Dates
The SAT Test is given several times a year, as listed in the table below. Most high school students choose to take the SAT Test during the spring of their junior year and/or the fall of their senior year.
2011 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
| SAT Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline |
SAT Tests Given |
| March 12, 2011 | February 11, 2011 | SAT Test Only |
| May 7,2011 | April 8, 2011 | SAT Reasoning Test and Subject |
| June 4, 2011 | May 6, 2011 | SAT Reasoning Test and Subject |
| October 1, 2011 | September 2, 2011 | |
| November 5, 2011 | October 7, 2011 | |
| December 3, 2011 | November 4, 2011 |
SAT test dates typically follow a set formula - the first Saturday in November, December, May and June; the second Saturday in October and March; and the fourth Saturday in January. Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date for students who cannot test on Saturday.
2012 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
| SAT Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline |
SAT Tests Given |
| January 28, 2012 | December 30, 2011 | SAT Test Only |
| March 10, 2012 | February 10, 2012 | SAT Reasoning Test and Subject |
| May 5, 2012 | April 6, 2012 | SAT Reasoning Test and Subject |
| June 2, 2012 | May 4, 2012 |
Source: SAT - Collegeboard
SAT Test Late Registration
For SAT Test takers in the U.S., U.S. Territories, and Puerto Rico, you are eligible to register late by paying an additional fee. The table below lists the SAT Test registration deadlines.
| SAT Test Date |
Deadline for Mail Registrations |
Deadline for Phone/Online Registrations |
| March 12, 2011 | February 25, 2011 | February 25, 2011 |
| May 7,2011 | April 22, 2011 | April 22, 2011 |
| June 4, 2011 | May 20, 2011 | May 20, 2011 |
Please note: International SAT Test Deadlines are different
Please remember that you can take the SAT as often as you like - but you do have to pay for it each time. The SAT registration deadlines are important test dates to remember - you do not want to miss registering for the test because you have forgot the deadline.
Other important information for U.S. students:
- The U.S. deadlines are only applicable to students who take the SAT in the United States and other U.S. territories
- If you mail your registration materials, they must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines which expire at midnight eastern time.
- If you cannot take the test on a Saturday for religious reasons, Sunday administrations are usually scheduled the day after each Saturday test date.
- The November SAT test dates are the only ones that offer the Language with Listening Tests.
