PSAT & SAT
The PSAT/NMSQT
Why Take the PSAT/NMSQT?
The Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test (PSAT/NMSQT) is more than good practice for the SAT, and the scores are more than just a number.
- You can get tips for target scores
- Access personalized recommendations about AP courses that are a good fit.
- Enter the National Merit Scholarship Program
- Help pay for college
SAT Dates and Deadlines
At this time, registration is open for all students for the entire 2024–25 testing year.
All deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
August 2024–June 2025 Test Dates
These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the SAT:
| SAT Test Date* | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration** |
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| Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Sept 20, 2024 | Sept 24, 2024 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 Register |
Feb 25, 2025 |
| May 3, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 Register |
April 22, 2025 |
| June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 Register |
May 27, 2025 |
| *Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day. **Late registration is available worldwide. Additional fees apply. |
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Confirmed 2025–26 Test Dates
Fall 2025
- August 23, 2025
- September 13, 2025
- October 4, 2025
- November 8, 2025
- December 6, 2025
Spring 2026
- March 14, 2026
- May 2, 2026
- June 6, 2026
Test Fees
SAT Registration Fee
For test dates beginning with August 24, 2024, the SAT registration fee is $68. Some students are eligible for a fee waiver.
Additional Service Fees
| Service | Fee | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Change test center | $29 | For changing your test center only. (To change the test date, you must cancel and register for a new test.) |
| Cancel fee | $29 | For canceling your registration by the change deadline. Free with fee waiver (upon cancellation, your unused fee waiver benefits will be returned to you). |
| Late cancel fee | $39 | For canceling your registration after the change deadline, by Thursday 11:59 p.m. ET before test day. Free with fee waiver (upon cancellation, your unused fee waiver benefits will be returned to you). |
| Late registration | $34 | For registering after the regular deadline but before the late registration deadline. Free with fee waiver. |
| Note: Waitlist registration is not currently available. Check back for information on potential waitlist availability in the future. | ||
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| Exam Information | The SAT |
| Test Prep | SAT Question of the Day |
| SAT Practice | |
| Kaplan Test Prep for SAT | |
| Registration | SAT – Registration and Test Dates |