Test Dates & Registration
Everything you need to know about SAT test dates and registration process
Important: Register early! Test centers fill up quickly, especially for popular test dates. Late registration fees apply after the regular deadline.
2025 SAT Test Dates
March 8, 2025
AvailableRegular Registration: February 21, 2025
Late Registration: February 25, 2025
May 3, 2025
AvailableRegular Registration: April 18, 2025
Late Registration: April 22, 2025
June 7, 2025
AvailableRegular Registration: May 23, 2025
Late Registration: May 27, 2025
How to Register
Online Registration (Recommended)
- 1
Create a College Board Account
Visit collegeboard.org and create your account
- 2
Choose Test Date & Location
Select your preferred test center and date
- 3
Complete Registration
Fill out personal information and pay fees
- 4
Print Admission Ticket
Print your ticket 1-2 weeks before test date
Registration Requirements
Valid photo ID
Credit card or other payment method
High school information
College preferences (optional)
Registration Fees
Standard Fees
SAT Registration$60
Late Registration Fee+$30
Change Fee$35
Additional Services
Score Reports (per college)$14
Question-and-Answer Service$18
Student Answer Service$13.50
Fee Waivers Available
Students from low-income families may be eligible for fee waivers. Contact your school counselor to learn more about eligibility and how to apply.
Test Day Information
What to Bring
- Admission ticket (printed)
- Acceptable photo ID
- No. 2 pencils with erasers
- Approved calculator
- Watch (without alarm)
Test Day Timeline
7:45 AM
Doors open, check-in begins
8:00 AM
Testing begins
12:00 PM
Testing ends (approximately)
Test Center Tips
- • Arrive at the test center by 7:45 AM
- • Visit your test center beforehand to know the location
- • Bring a snack and water for breaks
- • Leave prohibited items at home or in your car
Score Reporting
Free Score Reports
You can send your scores to up to 4 colleges for free when you register or by the Thursday after your test date.
- • Choose colleges during registration
- • Scores sent automatically when available
- • No additional cost
Additional Score Reports
After your free reports, additional score reports cost $14 each and can be sent anytime.
- • Order through your College Board account
- • Sent electronically to colleges
- • Usually delivered within 1-2 weeks
Score Release Timeline
Multiple Choice Scores: Available online 13 days after test date
Score Reports to Colleges: Sent within 1-2 weeks of score release