Test Dates & Deadlines
Important SAT® dates and information for U.S. and international students
You can help your students register for the SAT by providing them with the testing schedule in addition to helping them negotiate the registration process. For students testing outside the U.S., see the applicable international dates and deadlines below.
U.S. registration dates and deadlines
| Test Dates | Test | U.S. Registration Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Late (a fee applies) | ||
| October 1, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 9, 2011 | September 21, 2011 |
| November 5, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 7, 2011 | October 21, 2011 |
| December 3, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | November 8, 2011 | November 20, 2011 |
| January 28, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 30, 2011 | January 13, 2012 |
| March 10, 2012 | SAT only | February 10, 2012 | February 24, 2012 |
| May 5, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 6, 2012 | April 20, 2012 |
| June 2, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | May 8, 2012 | May 22, 2012 |
Important information for U.S. registration deadlines
- U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States and U.S. territories.
- U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines. The deadlines expire at midnight, Eastern Time.
- On March 10, only the SAT is offered.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language with Listening Tests are offered only in November.
International registration dates and deadlines
| Test Dates | Test | International Registration Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early (international only) | Regular | ||
| October 1, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | August 23, 2011 | September 9, 2011 |
| November 5, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 27, 2011 | October 7, 2011 |
| December 3, 2011 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 25, 2011 | November 8, 2011 |
| January 28, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 20, 2011 | December 30, 2011 |
| May 5, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 27, 2012 | April 6, 2012 |
| June 2, 2012 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 24, 2012 | May 8, 2012 |
Important information for international registration deadlines
- International deadlines apply to anyone testing outside of the United States and U.S. territories.
- International registration materials must be received by the international deadlines. Deadlines expire at midnight Eastern Time.
- There is no late registration for international testing. Online and telephone registrations must be completed by the international deadline dates listed above.
- Students registering through International Representatives must submit their paper registration with full payment by the early registration deadline.
- The SAT is not offered in March outside of the United States and U.S. territories.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance.
- The Language with Listening Tests are offered only in November.
Be sure your students are aware of restrictions that may apply to them.