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2026–27 SAT dates and registration deadlines

Use the official dates below to plan, then decide whether another test makes sense for this student—not for every student.

Last verified from College Board: August 24, 2026 at 5:38 p.m. ET

Dates can change. Confirm the current date, deadline, and available test center with College Board before registering. College Board states that its deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET and that additional late fees may apply.

Official schedule

Upcoming SAT dates

The registration and change deadlines below are from College Board’s 2026–27 schedule.

SAT test dates, standard registration deadlines, and late registration or change deadlines
SAT test dateStandard registration deadlineLate registration / changes
September 12, 2026August 28, 2026September 1, 2026Late fee may apply
October 3, 2026September 18, 2026September 22, 2026Late fee may apply
November 7, 2026October 23, 2026October 27, 2026Late fee may apply
December 5, 2026November 20, 2026November 24, 2026Late fee may apply
March 6, 2027February 19, 2027February 23, 2027Late fee may apply
May 1, 2027April 16, 2027April 20, 2027Late fee may apply
June 5, 2027May 21, 2027May 25, 2027Late fee may apply

Three-question check

Should the student take another SAT?

Work through these questions in order. A “no” can be a sensible reason to pause rather than register automatically.

  1. 1

    Could another SAT score still help?

    Check that scores from this test date can arrive before the student’s application deadlines.

  2. 2

    Is the current score below the middle-50% range or other relevant context?

    Compare it with the score ranges and testing policies published by colleges on the student’s actual list.

  3. 3

    Can the student prepare with focus?

    Be realistic about whether there is time for a focused preparation plan before the test date.

This is a decision guide, not a recommendation that every student retest. Testing policies differ by institution, and a score range describes prior students rather than promising an outcome.

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Official College Board sources

PassWyze checked the pages below directly on August 24, 2026 at 5:38 p.m. ET. College Board remains the authority for registration availability, fees, and changes.