Check this list of SAT Test Dates so that you’ll know when the test is available. That way, you will be able to register for the SAT as far in advance of the test as you can!
If you register late, you may not be able to take the test at your preferred location. Also, you need to register ahead of the deadline if you will be requesting test accommodations.
Before you register, you need to know the SAT Test Dates and the related deadlines. Here’s a list of the upcoming national SAT Test Dates on which you can take the SAT or SAT Subject Tests:
| National Test Dates in 2019 | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| August 24 | July 24 | August 11 |
| October 5 | September 5 | September 23 |
| November 2 | October 2 | October 20 |
| December 7 | November 7 | November 25 |
| National Test Dates in 2020 | Registration Deadline | Late Registration Deadline |
| March 14 | February 13 | February 24 |
| May 2 | April 2 | April 20 |
| June 6 | May 8 | May 19 |
Note: the March 14, 2020 test date only offers the SAT; you cannot take SAT Subject Tests on this date.
For the most up-to-date list of SAT tests and test dates, check this page on the College Board website.
Also, here are the score release dates for each of those upcoming national date SAT tests:
| National Test Dates in 2019 | Multiple-Choice Score Release Date | Essay Score Release Date |
| Aug 24, 2019 | Sept 6 | Sept 9 |
| Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 18 | Oct 21 |
| Nov 2, 2019 | Nov 15 | Nov 18 |
| Dec 7, 2019 | Dec 20 | Dec 23 |
| National Test Dates in 2020 | Multiple-Choice Score Release Date | Essay Score Release Date |
| Mar 14, 2020 | Mar 27 | Mar 30 |
| May 2, 2020 | May 15 | May 18 |
| June 6, 2020 | July 15 | July 15 |
What if you’re taking the SAT on a school day? The score release for school day SAT tests is always about 21-28 days after the test date.
Registering for the SAT
You can register for the tests here on the College Board’s website. Be sure to always register for the test including the optional Essay, since many colleges require that you take the Essay in order for your score to be accepted.
Also, you should always order the Question-and-Answer Service when available. The Question-and-Answer service is available for the October, March, and May test dates only. It will provide you with a copy of the test questions and answers as well as the answers you chose, so that you can review the test as part of your further preparation! You can obtain more information about the Question-and-Answer service at this page on the College Board’s website.
SAT Tutoring with Bobby Hood
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“I got my SAT scores back for the January test and I got a 2270 total score! 800(!) in reading, 740 in math, and 730 in writing! Thank you again for all your help!” — Diana
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