SAT Test Dates (2016)

Looking for the 2016 SAT test dates? Here’s the full list of released dates. Note: the deadline to register for most SAT test dates is about 4 weeks before the exam administration, with late registration about 2-3 weeks before the exam date. Check for the most updated registration info at the College Board for more details.

2016 SAT Test Dates
SAT Test DateRegistration DeadlineLate Registration DeadlineScores Released Online
March 5, 2016February 5, 2016February 23, 2016May 10, 2016
May 7, 2016April 8, 2016April 26, 2016Expected mid-June
June 4, 2016May 5, 2016May 25, 2016Expected mid-July

Note that all of these test dates are for the New SAT launched in Spring 2016. Learn more about the New SAT, including tips and strategies to conquer the new exam.

Anticipated SAT Test Dates 2016 through 2019


The SAT is offered seven times a year, in January, March, May, and June, October, November, and December. The anticipated U.S. SAT test Dates for 2016-17, 2017-18 and 2018-19 are:

2016-17SAT Administration Dates (Anticipated) 2017-18SAT Administration Dates (Anticipated) 2018-19SAT Administration Dates (Anticipated)
Oct. 1, 2016 Aug. 26, 2017 Aug. 25, 2018
Nov. 5, 2016 Oct. 7, 2017 Oct. 6, 2018
Dec. 3, 2016 Nov. 4, 2017 Nov. 3, 2018
Jan. 21, 2017 Dec. 2, 2017 Dec. 1, 2018
March 11, 2017 March 10, 2018 March 9, 2019
May 6, 2017 May 5, 2018 May 4, 2019
June 3, 2017 June 2, 2018 June 1, 2019

Wondering how to register/sign up for the SAT? You can register for the SAT online or by mail. Read more here.