Plan your SAT preparation with confirmed 2026–2027 test dates and registration deadlines. This calendar highlights the remaining fall 2026 tests and spring 2027 options for Boston families. Dates and deadlines were checked against College Board on October 28, 2026. All deadlines are 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time; availability at individual test centers varies.
2026–2027 SAT Test Dates
Strategic planning for Boston families. Select your student's grade to see personalized recommendations.
📚 Recommendation for Juniors
Take your first SAT in spring of junior year (March or May). This gives you time to identify improvement areas and retake in summer or fall if needed. Boston Test Prep recommends planning for at least two attempts.
Registration deadlines have passed. Students already registered should confirm their test-center details and check when their colleges need scores.
Check each college’s testing and score-submission deadlines before relying on this date.
An option for students whose college deadlines allow December scores. Check each college’s policy before registering.
Plan study sessions around schoolwork and the Thanksgiving holiday.
A spring testing option for juniors, with time to review results and plan another attempt if useful.
Use February break to review practice-test results and target the skills that need attention.
A spring option after additional coursework and preparation. Consider your AP exam and school workload when choosing a date.
Use April break for focused review while leaving time for school assignments and rest.
A late-spring opportunity for a first attempt or retake. Results can help guide summer preparation.
Check your school’s final-exam and activity calendar before committing to this date.
Official source: College Board SAT dates and deadlines. Confirm current registration rules, test-center availability, and any changes before making plans. Students who need to borrow a device from College Board must request it at least 30 days before test day.
Earlier dates in the 2026–2027 testing year (completed)
- August 22, 2026 — registration: August 7; late registration: August 11.
- September 12, 2026 — registration: August 28; late registration: September 1.
- October 3, 2026 — registration: September 18; late registration: September 22.
Anticipated fall 2027 SAT dates
College Board lists the following dates as anticipated for fall 2027. They are subject to change, and registration deadlines have not yet been published.
- August 28, 2027
- September 18, 2027
- October 9, 2027
- November 6, 2027
- December 4, 2027
Source: College Board SAT dates and deadlines, checked October 28, 2026.
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