The current College Board cycle has eight confirmed weekend SAT dates for US and international students. This page lists every date and registration deadline from August 2026 through June 2027.
India follows the global College Board weekend schedule. These dates were verified 2026-07-10 at https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat/dates-deadlines.
Digital SAT scores are released approximately 2–3 weeks after the test date, viewable in your College Board account. Scores are sent to your selected universities within 10 days of release.
For Class 11 students: May or June of your Class 11 year. Leaves time for a retake in August or October of Class 12 before US early action deadlines (November 1).
For Class 12 students: August or October — before early action deadlines. The December date is too late for most early action / early decision applications.
Avoid scheduling SAT in the 3 weeks before CBSE/ICSE/state board exams.
Use this page to make a concrete admissions or prep decision, then test that decision in the actual 1600.now tools.
| Decision | What to check | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Should I take the SAT? | Whether your target universities accept or value SAT scores. | Compare college score targets, then set a 1600-scale goal. |
| When should I test? | School exams, application deadlines, and retake room. | Pick a date and count backward into weekly modules and drills. |
| What should I practice first? | Your weaker section and the skills causing repeated misses. | Start a targeted bank drill before taking another timed module. |
The next confirmed weekend SAT is August 22, 2026. Registration closes August 7, and late registration closes August 11 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
The current August 2026–June 2027 cycle has eight dates: August, September, October, November, December, March, May, and June.
Yes, up until the registration deadline (~3 weeks before the test), for a $25 change fee. After the deadline, test date changes are not permitted.
Scores are released approximately 2–3 weeks after the test date. You'll receive an email when they are viewable in your College Board account.
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