SAT
SAT Dates and Deadlines
At this time, registration is open for all students for the entire 2025-26 testing year.
All deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
August 2025–June 2026 Test Dates
These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the SAT:
| SAT Test Date* | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration** |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 23, 2025 | Aug. 8, 2025 Register | Aug. 12, 2025 |
| Sept. 13, 2025 | Aug. 29, 2025 Register | Sept. 2, 2025 |
| Oct. 4, 2025 | Sept. 19, 2025 Register | Sept. 23, 2025 |
| Nov. 8, 2025 | Oct. 24, 2025 Register | Oct. 28, 2025 |
| Dec. 6, 2025 | Nov. 21, 2025 Register | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| March 14, 2026 | Feb. 27, 2026 Register | March 3, 2026 |
| May 2, 2026 | Apr. 17, 2026 Register | April 21, 2026 |
| June 6, 2026 (Registration opening soon) | May 22, 2026 Register | May 26, 2026 |
| *Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day. **Late registration is available worldwide. Additional fees apply. | ||
Anticipated 2026-27 Test Dates
Fall 2026
- August 15, 2026
- September 12, 2026
- October 3, 2026
- November 7, 2026
- December 5, 2026
Spring 2027
- March 13, 2027
- May 1, 2027
- June 5, 2027
Registration and Scores
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How the SAT Is Structured
The SAT takes three hours and consists of three tests: (1) the Reading Test, (2) the Writing and Language Test, and (3) the Math Test. Compared to the ACT®, the SAT provides 43% more time per question:
| Component | Time Allotted (minutes) | Number of Questions/Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 65 | 52 |
| Writing and Language | 35 | 44 |
| Math | 80 | 58 |
| Total | 180 | 154 |
Most of the questions are multiple choice, though some of the math questions ask you to write in the answer rather than select it.
On all questions, there’s no penalty for guessing: if you’re not sure of the answer, it’s better to guess than leave the response blank.