Exam
SAT
Test date
August 22, 2026
Current action
Complete Bluebook exam setup and access admission ticket
Registration status
Closed for August 22 SAT
Score release date
September 4, 2026
Next regular registration deadline
August 28, 2026 for the September 12, 2026 SAT
What students need to do now
The admission-ticket and exam setup window for the August 22, 2026 SAT is now active. College Board says students who are already registered should log in to Bluebook during the week before test day to complete exam setup and get their admission ticket.
Registration for the August 22 SAT is listed as closed, so this update mainly affects students who already have a seat for the test date.
- Log in to Bluebook on the device you plan to use for the SAT.
- Complete exam setup when prompted.
- Access and review your admission ticket before test day.
- Check your test center details and arrival instructions.
- Make sure your device is charged and ready for test day.
Related: College Board Revises SAT Testing Rules; AI Tools Remain Prohibited
When will August 22 SAT scores be released?
College Board’s score release schedule lists September 4, 2026, as the score release date for the August 22, 2026 SAT. Students should use their College Board account to check scores once they are available.
No official College Board notice was found indicating that SAT scores were released during August 12–19, 2026.
Related: September 2026 SAT Scores Released
Fee-waiver code rollover also took effect
College Board’s SAT fee-waiver page states that 2025–26 SAT fee-waiver codes expire on August 13, 2026. However, benefits that were already loaded into students’ accounts do not expire.
The same page says new 2026–27 SAT Weekend fee-waiver codes begin with “FW26.” This is relevant for counselors and eligible students preparing for upcoming SAT registrations.
Related: October 2026 SAT late registration closes September 22
Next SAT registration deadline
For students looking beyond the August test date, College Board lists fall 2026 SAT registration as open. The next regular registration deadline shown is August 28, 2026, for the September 12, 2026 SAT.
// FAQ
Is the August 22, 2026 SAT admission ticket available now?
Yes. College Board instructs registered students to log in to Bluebook during the week before the August 22 test date to complete exam setup and get the admission ticket.
Can I still register for the August 22, 2026 SAT?
No. College Board lists registration for the August 22, 2026 SAT as closed.
When are August 22 SAT scores expected?
College Board lists September 4, 2026, as the score release date for the August 22, 2026 SAT.
What changed with SAT fee waivers in August 2026?
College Board says 2025–26 SAT fee-waiver codes expire on August 13, 2026, while benefits already loaded in student accounts do not expire. New 2026–27 SAT Weekend fee-waiver codes begin with “FW26.”
Editorial note
This article is based on the relevant official body's announcements. Dates and processes can change, so always confirm the latest details with the official source.