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Test dates and deadlines, registration, Bluebook and devices, scores and test-day rules, explained in plain language. Every guide is free, updated for the Digital SAT and organized so you can find the answer in under a minute.
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01 /SAT test dates
Upcoming SAT dates and deadlines
Every Digital SAT date has three deadlines that matter: regular registration about two weeks before, late registration a few days later, and the free score-send window right after test day. Pick your date early so you get the test center you want.
December 5, 2026
Saturday · In 23 daysRegistration open- Registration deadline
- Closes in 8 daysNov 20
- Late registration deadline
- Nov 24
- Test day
- Dec 5
Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET
Date detailsMarch 6, 2027
Saturday · In 114 daysRegistration open- Registration deadline
- Closes in 99 daysFeb 19
- Late registration deadline
- Feb 23
- Test day
- Mar 6
Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET
Date detailsMay 1, 2027
Saturday · In 170 daysRegistration open- Registration deadline
- Closes in 155 daysApr 16
- Late registration deadline
- Apr 20
- Test day
- May 1
Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET
Date details02 /Browse by topic
18 SAT topics, organized by where you are
Whether you are still learning what the SAT is or checking what to bring on Saturday morning, start with the group that matches your stage and go deeper from there.
Understand the test
Start here if you are new to the Digital SAT. These topics explain the two sections, the question types in each and how the 400–1600 score is built.
Register and plan
Everything you need to book a seat: test dates and deadlines, how registration works, fee waivers and choosing a test center. Read these early, because popular centers can fill up before the deadline.
Devices and access
The Digital SAT is taken on a laptop or tablet in the Bluebook app. Check the device requirements, borrow a device from College Board if you need one and request accommodations well before your date.
Prepare and test day
Study plans, practice resources and test-taking strategy, plus the checklist and rules for the day itself. Use these in the weeks before your test so test day feels calm and predictable.
Beyond the test
How SAT scores fit into college applications and scholarships. Dedicated guides help students plan their next steps and help teachers and counselors support them.
03 /Start here
Four guides every SAT student should read
New to the Digital SAT? These essentials cover the format, how to register, what happens on test day and how scoring works, so nothing catches you off guard.
04 /Bluebook and test day
Get Bluebook ready before test day
The Digital SAT is taken in Bluebook, College Board's free testing app. Install it early, take the official full-length practice tests and complete exam setup a few days before your test to generate your admission ticket.
Bluebook™
College Board · Windows · macOS · iPadOS · ChromeOS
- 01Install BluebookDownload the app on a Windows or Mac laptop or an iPad, or use a school-managed Chromebook.
- 02Take official practice testsFull-length adaptive practice tests in Bluebook are the closest thing to the real exam.
- 03Complete exam setupIn the days before the test, finish setup in Bluebook to get your admission ticket.
- 04Pack the night beforeCharged device, charger, photo ID, admission ticket, pencils and an approved calculator if you like.
05 /Latest articles
Fresh from the SAT library
Recently published and updated guides. We revise articles whenever College Board changes a rule, a deadline or a requirement.
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Key Digital SAT security rules students must follow.Updated Apr 29, 2026Read articleSAT Help for EducatorsReporting SAT Test Day Issues
How educators can report SAT test day issues.Updated Apr 29, 2026Read articleSAT Help for StudentsUnderstanding SAT Pricing and Fees
Everything you need to know about SAT fees and waivers.Updated Apr 29, 2026Read articleTest CentersSAT Test Center Rules and Regulations
Know the rules before arriving at your SAT test center.Updated May 19, 2026Read articleUniversity Hub
Where will your SAT score take you?
Explore universities around the world and see whether each one requires the SAT, accepts it as optional or does not use it. Filter by country and continent to build a college list that matches your plans.
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06 /SAT FAQ
Quick answers about the Digital SAT
The questions students ask us most often about dates, registration, scores and test day. For the full detail, open the related topic or search the article library.
What is the Digital SAT?
The Digital SAT is the current version of the SAT, taken on a laptop or tablet in College Board's Bluebook app. It lasts 2 hours and 14 minutes, has a Reading and Writing section and a Math section, and is adaptive: your performance on the first module of each section decides the difficulty of the second. Scores range from 400 to 1600.
When should I take the SAT?
Most students take the SAT for the first time in the spring of their junior year (11th grade) and, if needed, retake it in the late summer or fall of senior year. Choose a first date that leaves at least one more attempt before your earliest application deadline.
How do I register for the SAT?
Create or sign in to your College Board account, choose a test date and test center, upload a clear photo of yourself and pay the fee (or apply a fee waiver). Regular registration closes about two weeks before test day at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
How long does it take to get SAT scores?
Digital SAT scores are usually available in your College Board account and the BigFuture School app within about two weeks of test day. College Board publishes the exact score release date for each administration.
What do I need to bring on SAT test day?
Bring your admission ticket, an acceptable photo ID, your fully charged testing device with Bluebook installed and exam setup completed, a charger, and pencils or pens for scratch work. A calculator is optional because Desmos is built into Bluebook.
Are these SAT resources free?
Yes. Every article, the SAT test date calendar and the University Hub are free to read without an account. A free SAT Sphere account adds interactive lessons, Digital SAT-style practice and a study plan built around your test date.
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