Saturday, August 22, 2026 7:45 AM Local
August 22 SAT
Your College Journey Starts with the SAT
More students take the SAT than any other college admission test. Register today and jump-start your prep with free, official resources from Bluebook and Khan Academy®.
Already tested? Take it again. Most students improve their score the second time, and you can choose which scores to send to colleges.
| August 22 SAT Test Deadlines | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | August 7, 2026 |
| Late Registration Deadline* | August 11, 2026 |
| *Additional fees may apply. | |
Keep in mind:
- All registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
- Late registration or a change to an existing registration may cost extra.
- You'll choose your testing location during registration.
- Fee waivers cover the full cost of the SAT and unlock additional benefits.
If you're:
- Already registered, log in to Bluebook the week before test day to complete exam setup and get your admission ticket (you can print it or email it to yourself so you have it handy on test day).
- Looking for help preparing for the SAT, use our official practice resources—for free.
- Prepared to take the SAT, find out what you need to bring and do on test day.
- Wondering when your scores will be available, review the SAT score release timeline.