SAT and IELTS: registration, test day and score release.
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SAT fee waiver codes switch to FW26 after August 13, College Board says
College Board says SAT fee waiver codes from the 2025–26 school year expired on August 13, 2026. Students registering after that date should use 2026–27 codes that begin with “FW26,” while benefits already loaded in student accounts do not expire.
Admission ticket
August 22 SAT: Admission Ticket and Bluebook Exam Setup Window Is Open
Students registered for the August 22, 2026 SAT should complete exam setup in Bluebook during the week before test day to access their admission ticket. College Board also lists the August 22 SAT score release date as September 4, 2026.
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Fee/Policy
SAT fee waiver codes switch to FW26 after August 13, College Board says
College Board says SAT fee waiver codes from the 2025–26 school year expired on August 13, 2026. Students registering after that date should use 2026–27 codes that begin with “FW26,” while benefits already loaded in student accounts do not expire.
Admission ticket
August 22 SAT: Admission Ticket and Bluebook Exam Setup Window Is Open
Students registered for the August 22, 2026 SAT should complete exam setup in Bluebook during the week before test day to access their admission ticket. College Board also lists the August 22 SAT score release date as September 4, 2026.