SAT Test Dates2013-2014 SAT TEST DATES

calendarThe SAT Test is given seven times a year, as listed in the table below. The standard test dates are on Saturdays, although tests may be taken on a Sunday for students who cannot test on a Saturday. 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. The regular registration deadline is approximately one month before the test date.  Students may also pay an additional fee for late registration options.

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2008-2009 SAT Test Dates2012 and 2013 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

SAT Test Date
Regular Registration Deadline
SAT Tests Given
October 6, 2012  September 7, 2012  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
November 3, 2012  October 4, 2012  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
December 1, 2012  November 6, 2012  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
January 26, 2013  December 28, 2012  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
March 9, 2013  February 8, 2013  SAT Test Only
May 4, 2013  April 5, 2013  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
June 1, 2013  May 2, 2013  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

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.

2008-2009 SAT Test Dates2013 and 2014 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines

(note: these are the anticipated dates)

SAT Test Date 
 Regular Registration Deadline 
 SAT Tests Given 
October 5, 2013  September 6, 2013  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
November 2, 2013  October 3, 2013  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
December 7, 2013  November 12, 2013  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
January 25, 2014  December 27, 2013  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
March 8, 2014  February 9, 2014  SAT Test Only
May 3, 2014  April 6, 2014  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject
June 7, 2014  May 8, 2014  SAT Reasoning Test and Subject

 Source: SAT - Collegeboard

SAT Test Late RegistrationSAT 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, Phone/Online Registrations
 October 6, 2012  September 21, 2012
 November 3, 2012  October 19, 2012
 December 1, 2012  November 16, 2012
 January 26, 2013  January 11, 2013
 March 9, 2013  February 22, 2013
 May 4, 2013  April 19, 2013
 June 1, 2013  May 17, 2013

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 forgotten the deadline.

High school students typically take their SAT for the first time in the spring of their junior year.  Many students also take the test a second time, usually in the fall of their senior year.  More than half of high school students take the SAT at least twice, with the majority of students showing an improvement in their test scores.

Students take the SAT subject tests either at the end of their junior year or the beginning of the senior year.  Students typically do the best on the subject tests if they take them as soon as possible after the completion of their course in the subject.  Students are advised to take the SAT language subject tests after at least 2 years of study.

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.