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Note: SAT scores are usually released about 2 weeks following the test date and will be available begining at 8:00AM ET on the date they're released. In addition, begining with the June 2024 administration, scores will be released to colleges approximately 10 days after the date they're released to students.
To register for the SAT, visit College Board or call 866-756-7346. Students with learning differences should call 609-771-7137 for testing accommodations and requirements.
SAT Test Date | Registration Date | Scores Release Date | Suggested Prep Dates |
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March 9, 2024 | February 23, 2024 | March 22, 2024 | Start November 2023 |
May 4, 2024 | April 19, 2024 | May 17, 2024 | Start January 2024 |
June 1, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | June 14, 2024 | Start February 2024 |
August 24, 2024* | August 9, 2024 | TBD | Start June 2024 |
October 5, 2024 | September 20, 2024 | TBD | Start July 2024 |
November 2, 2024 | October 18, 2024 | TBD | Start September 2024 |
December 7, 2024 | November 22, 2024 | TBD | Start October 2024 |
March 8, 2025 | February 21, 2025 | TBD | Start November 2024 |
May 3, 2025 | April 18, 2025 | TBD | Start January 2025 |
June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | TBD | Start February 2025 |
August 23, 2025* | TBD | TBD | Start June 2025 |
October 4, 2025* | TBD | TBD | Start July 2025 |
November 8, 2025* | TBD | TBD | Start September 2025 |
December 6, 2025* | TBD | TBD | Start October 2025 |
March 14, 2026* | TBD | TBD | Start November 2025 |
May 2, 2026* | TBD | TBD | Start January 2026 |
June 6, 2026* | TBD | TBD | Start February 2025 |
*Anticipated test date
The SAT is a standardized test that colleges and universities use for admission to determine a student's academic skills. Registration for the SAT needs to be completed by the student, not by a parent or guidance counselor. To register, you'll need to do the following:
The SAT can be taken any time starting your freshman year. However, most students take the test in the spring of their junior year. Doing so will give you enough time to take the test twice, which is highly recommended, as 67 percent of students improve their score the second time around.
Once you receive your initial test results in your junior year, you'll know your weak points and can prepare to retake the test if you so choose. If you're not satisfied with your initial score, you can take the test for the second time in the fall of your senior year.
For those serious about getting a superior score on the SAT, it's never too soon to start preparing. However, most students begin preparing for the SAT in the spring or summer before their junior year, as it gives them enough time to take the test, find their weak point from the first go-around and then take the SAT again in the fall of their senior year.
The best way to prep for your SAT is through classroom learning and by taking courses that challenge you and help you build the knowledge you need to be successful on the test, in college and in your future career.
If you take a free practice test with The Princeton Review , we can provide you with a personalized score report that includes the areas where you're strong as well as areas that need improvement. We pride ourselves on providing you with problem sets with questions that most closely resemble what you'll find on the SAT. However, the best way to prep for the SAT is to enroll in our SAT Prep course , which has both online and in-person options.
The day of your test, try not to worry about studying. Enjoy a hearty breakfast, and make sure you arrive at the test site early. In most cases, doors open at 7:45 a.m. and close at 8 a.m., and you won't be admitted once the test has begun.
It's best to leave your cell phone, tablet, and other devices at home, as the test administrator can deny you admission if you're found in possession of these prohibited electronic devices. You do, however, want to make sure you bring the following:
The test administrator will read all the instructions verbatim before you begin. They'll also tell you when you can start or stop working on each section. You must work on each section during the allotted time, and once it's complete, you cannot go back. You'll likely receive both a 10-minute and a five-minute break sometime during your test, which are the only times for eating and drinking.
Once the test is complete, the administrator will collect and count all test booklets to ensure everything has been turned in before students are released.
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