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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.
COVID 19 Update from SAT: Due to COVID-19 concerns, College Board has canceled the May 2, 2020, and June 6, 2020 SAT and SAT Subject Test administrations. Makeup exams for the March 14 administration (scheduled for March 28) were also canceled.
College Board has announced that they plan to provide weekend SAT administrations every month through the end of the calendar year, beginning in August. This includes a new administration on September 26, along with the previously scheduled tests for Fall 2020. Learn more here.
2020 SAT Test Date | Registration Date | Scores Release Date** | Suggested Prep Dates |
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Saturday, March 14, 2020 | February 14, 2020 | March 27, 2020 | Start December - January |
Saturday, May 2, 2020 (Canceled) | In response to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the College Board has canceled the May 2nd SAT administration. Get more info. |
Saturday, June 6, 2020 (Canceled) | In response to concerns about the spread of COVID-19, the College Board has canceled the June 6th SAT administration. Get more info. |
Saturday, August 29, 2020 | July 30, 2020 | September 11, 2020 | Start May - June |
Saturday, September 26, 2020 | TBD | October 9, 2020 | Start June |
Saturday, October 3, 2020 | September 3, 2020 | October 13, 2020 | Start June |
Saturday, November 7, 2020 | October 8, 2020 | November 20, 2020 | Start July |
Saturday, December 5, 2020 | November 5, 2020 | December 18, 2020 | Start August |
Saturday, March 13, 2021 | February 11, 2021 | March 26, 2021 | Start November |
Saturday, May 8, 2021 | April 8, 2021 | May 21, 2021 | Start January 2021 |
Saturday, June 5, 2021 | May 6, 2021 | June 18, 2021 | Start February 2021 |
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, MP3 player 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.
*Not all SAT Subject Tests are offered on each test date.
**If you take the SAT with Essay, you'll receive your essay score after you receive section scores for Math and Evidence-Based Reading and Writing.