Saturday, May 2, 2026 7:45 AM Local
May 2 SAT
Make Progress on Your Path
Millions of students take the SAT each year as a step on their path to college. You can, too. If your plans include college, taking the SAT could show institutions that you're ready.
With free prep and practice through Bluebook and Khan Academy®, you can prepare with online lessons and practice tests.
Dates and Deadlines
| May 2 SAT Test Deadlines | Dates |
|---|---|
| Registration Deadline | April 17, 2026 |
| Late Registration Deadline* | April 21, 2026 |
| *Additional fees may apply. | |
Keep in Mind:
- All registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, 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.