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SAT Test Dates: Full Guide to Choosing (2023, 2024)

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Posted by Dr. Fred Zhang | Mar 23, 2023 9:00:00 PM

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The SAT is offered seven times a year, but which SAT test dates will work best for you and your schedule? What essential factors should you consider before creating an SAT schedule? What are the best SAT dates for juniors? For seniors?

In this comprehensive guide, we offer you the most current info on SAT test dates (domestic and international) for 2022-2023. We also give you our top tips for choosing the best SAT test dates for you as well as tons of resources to help you navigate the complicated web of SAT/ACT test dates.

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When Will the SAT Go Digital?

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Posted by Ashley Robinson | Feb 1, 2023 10:00:00 AM

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You may have heard that the College Board is getting ready to make the SAT a fully digital exam. But when will the SAT go digital? How will it affect your SAT testing plans? 

In this article, we’ll answer the question, “When is the SAT going digital?” and walk you through all the changes to the exam. We’ll explain when the digital SAT will be available, who can take the digital SAT, and upcoming SAT exam dates to help you plan your testing schedule. 

If you aren’t sure whether to take the SAT before or after it goes digital, we’ve got you covered with three factors to consider before registering for the SAT.  

Are you ready? Let’s get started!

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When Is the August SAT? Should You Take It?

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Posted by Melissa Brinks | Dec 9, 2022 8:08:00 PM

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As the year begins to transition into fall, you likely have going back to school on the brain. But August is also a great time to take your SAT—you can get it done before application deadlines, it'll give you lots of time to study, and even time to take it again if your score isn't where you'd like it to be.

In this article, we'll give you all the information you need to figure out if the August SAT date is right for you. We'll tell you when it is, when scores are released, and even how to prepare for this test so you can do your best.

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When Is the Next SAT Test Date?

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Posted by Allen Cheng | Dec 4, 2022 12:00:00 PM

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Here's a guide on when the next SAT test is happening and deadlines for signing up.

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Can You Take the SAT Online? A Guide to Computerized Testing

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Posted by Alex Heimbach | Sep 4, 2022 4:30:00 PM

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As appealing as the option might sound, you can't take the SAT online yet—it must be administered on paper at a designated test center. However, in coming years, the SAT will be administered entirely online!

This guide will answer all your questions about the upcoming digital SAT, including when students will be able to take it, where it can be taken, and what the format will be like.

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Colleges Requiring All SAT Scores Sent: Complete List

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Posted by Halle Edwards | Aug 7, 2022 8:00:00 PM

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Are you putting together your college application list? One factor you might not have considered is which schools require you to send your entire SAT testing record. Unfortunately, you can't always hide your rotten SAT scores! So if you have some less-than-stellar scores, you might avoid (or at least think carefully) before applying to those schools.

We have a complete list of which schools require your complete SAT testing record. Read on for this list as well as exclusive advice for applying to these schools.

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How You Get an SAT Fee Waiver: Complete Guide

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Posted by Rebecca Safier | Aug 2, 2022 9:00:00 PM

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Is the cost of registering for the SAT a financial difficulty for you and your family? You may be eligible for an SAT fee waiver, which covers the full cost of registration for the SAT, with or without the essay section.

We'll explain what criteria you need to meet to be eligible for an SAT fee waiver and guide you through the steps to using it. With this guide we hope to help you overcome the barrier of testing fees in your path to college.

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When's the Last ACT/SAT for Early Admissions Deadlines?

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Posted by Halle Edwards | Aug 2, 2022 9:00:00 AM

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When's the latest you can take the SAT or ACT if you're submitting an early decision college application? You might be surprised by how late some colleges accept SAT and ACT scores—and how early others require them!

Read on to find out the latest dates on which you can take the SAT and ACT, and get specific dates for top colleges.

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SAT and ACT Test Dates: Find Your Best 2022-2023 Testing Schedule

You know that you'll have to take the SAT or ACT and do well on it—but figuring out exactly when to take your exam can sometimes feel like the hardest part of the whole testing process. In this guide, we introduce all upcoming SAT and ACT dates for the 2022-2023 testing year and explain what factors you must consider before committing to a test date.

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When's the Last ACT/SAT for Regular Admissions Deadlines?

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Posted by Halle Edwards | Jul 20, 2022 9:00:00 AM

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If you have been putting off the ACT/SAT or are hoping to retake one, you need to know when you can take your last test so that your scores will arrive at your schools in time. In other words, when is the very latest you can take the SAT or ACT for your college applications?

Read on to find out when you can still take the SAT or ACT—and when you'd be too late. You might be surprised by how little time you have!

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Important: Read This Before You Send SAT Scores to Colleges

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Posted by Dr. Anna Wulick | Jun 27, 2022 9:00:00 AM

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No matter how stellar your transcript, no matter how mastered your extracurricular activities, no matter how lyrical your essay—no application is complete without your SAT scores.

So how do you make sure your SAT scores are sent properly, at the right time, and with only the scores you are most proud of? Read on for our best advice on the decisions you'll be faced with and what to do in case something goes wrong.

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When Is the October SAT? Should You Take It?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | Jun 26, 2022 7:24:00 PM

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At the beginning of the school year, you may be focusing on your classes and not thinking much about college applications or the SAT. However, October can be a great time to take the SAT. For juniors, it's a way to get in that first SAT with plenty of time for retakes, and for seniors, it gives you a final chance to get a great SAT score before college application deadlines.

But is the SAT October test date the right test date for you? In this article, we explain everything you need to know about the October SAT, including when you need to register by and when you (and colleges) will receive your scores. We also walk you through every question you should ask yourself before deciding on the October SAT test date.

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When Is the May SAT? Should You Take It?

Posted by Carrie Cabral | Jun 25, 2022 7:51:00 PM

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May is a busy month for students with end of year exams, sports, and activities, but there is one more thing you might want to consider: taking the May SAT in your junior year. Taking the May SAT can help you boost your score and be competitive for early action or early decision at your top schools.

In this article, we'll go over everything you need to know about the May 2023 SAT, including registration deadlines, how to register, and when your scores can be expected to come out. We'll also go over some pros and cons to help you decide if this is the right test date for you.

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When Is the December SAT? Should You Take It?

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Posted by Christine Sarikas | Jun 25, 2022 7:43:00 PM

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The December SAT is your final chance to take the SAT of the year, and for many colleges, it's the final SAT they accept before application deadlines. But is it the best SAT date for you?

There are important pros and cons to the December SAT, and we'll go over each of them in this guide. We'll also explain key December SAT dates, such as what day the test is on, when you need to register by, and when you (and the schools you apply to) will receive your scores.

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When Is the March SAT? Should You Take It?

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Posted by Hannah Muniz | Jun 25, 2022 7:35:00 PM

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Ah, spring. While most students are already celebrating the coming end to the school year, others are busy studying for the March SAT. This raises a critical question: exactly who should take the March SAT? Should you? Or would another test date work better for you and your schedule?

Read on to learn when the upcoming March SAT is, when scores will be released online and to the colleges you chose, and the biggest pros and cons of this popular spring test date.

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