The 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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2017-2018 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
| SAT Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline |
SAT Tests Given |
| August 26, 2017 | July 28, 2017 | SAT Test and Subject |
| October 7, 2017 | September 8, 2017 | SAT Test and Subject |
| November 4, 2017 | October 5, 2017 | SAT Test and Subject |
| December 2, 2017 | November 2, 2017 | SAT Test and Subject |
| March 10, 2018 | February 9, 2018 | SAT Test Only |
| May 5, 2018 | April 6, 2018 | SAT Test and Subject |
| June 2, 2018 | May 3, 2018 | SAT 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.
2018-2019 SAT Test Dates and Registration Deadlines
(note: these are the anticipated dates)
| SAT Test Date |
Regular Registration Deadline |
SAT Tests Given |
| August 25, 2018 | July 27, 2018 | SAT Test and Subject |
| October 6, 2018 | September 7, 2018 | SAT Test and Subject |
| November 3, 2018 | October 5, 2018 | SAT Test and Subject |
| December 1, 2018 | November 2, 2018 | SAT Test and Subject |
| March 9, 2019 | February 8, 2019 | SAT Test Only |
| May 4, 2019 | April 5, 2019 | SAT Test and Subject |
| June 1, 2019 | May 3, 2019 | SAT Test and Subject |
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. Late registration by phone or online typically is available until approximately 11 days before the test date.
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.
