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 2009-10 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.
Note: The June 5, 2010 SAT test date will be available for registration starting July 1, 2009. All other 2009-10 SAT test dates are available for registration now.
U.S. registration dates and deadlines
| 2009-10 Test Dates | Test | U.S. Registration Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular | Late (a fee applies) | ||
| October 10, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 9, 2009 | September 23, 2009 |
| November 7, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 1, 2009 | October 15, 2009 |
| December 5, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 30, 2009 | November 12, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 15, 2009 | December 30, 2009 |
| March 13, 2010 | SAT only | February 4, 2010 | February 18, 2010 |
| May 1, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 25, 2010 | April 8, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 29, 2010 | May 13, 2010 |
Important information for U.S. registration deadlines
- U.S. deadlines apply to students testing in the United States, U.S. territories, or U.S. commonwealths.
- U.S. registration materials that are mailed must be postmarked by the U.S. deadlines.
- On March 13, 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. For the test administration on October 10, the Sunday test date has been moved to October 18 to avoid conflict with the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.
- The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.
International registration dates and deadlines
| 2009-10 Test Dates | Test | International Registration Deadlines | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early (international only) | Regular | ||
| October 10, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | August 19, 2009 | September 9, 2009 |
| November 7, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | September 16, 2009 | October 1, 2009 |
| December 5, 2009 | SAT & Subject Tests | October 14, 2009 | October 30, 2009 |
| January 23, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | December 2, 2009 | December 15, 2009 |
| May 1, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | March 10, 2010 | March 25, 2010 |
| June 5, 2010 | SAT & Subject Tests | April 14, 2010 | April 29, 2010 |
Important information for international registration deadlines
- International deadlines apply to anyone testing outside of the United States, U.S. territories, and U.S. commonwealths.
- International registration materials must be received by the international deadlines.
- 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.
- On March 13, the SAT is not offered outside of the United States, U.S. territories, and U.S. commonwealths.
- Sunday administrations usually occur the day after each Saturday test date, for students who cannot test on Saturday due to religious observance. For the test administration on October 10, the Sunday test date has been moved to October 18 to avoid conflict with the Jewish holiday of Simchat Torah.
- The Language Tests with Listening are offered only in November.
Be sure your students are aware of restrictions that may apply to them.