Test date
September 12, 2026
Regular deadline
August 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Late deadline
September 1, 2026
International fee
$68 plus $43 international fee
August SAT scores
September 4, 2026
Regular registration closes August 28
The regular-registration deadline for the Saturday, September 12, 2026 SAT is Friday, August 28, 2026. College Board says SAT registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
The September test is scheduled to begin at 7:45 a.m. local time. Students registering should use the College Board test-date page to complete their registration and review availability at their selected test center.
- Complete SAT registration by 11:59 p.m. ET on August 28.
- Confirm the test center and the September 12 test date before submitting registration.
Related: College Board Revises SAT Testing Rules; AI Tools Remain Prohibited
Late registration is open until September 1
Students who miss the regular deadline can register late through Tuesday, September 1, 2026. College Board lists a $38 late-registration fee in addition to the registration charge.
For international testing, College Board lists a $68 SAT registration fee plus a $43 international fee. Some international locations may also charge a $24 test-center fee.
- Check whether a test center is available before relying on late registration.
- Review all applicable international and test-center fees during checkout.
College Board labels the published fee schedule as applying through December 2026.
Related: September 2026 SAT Scores Released
August SAT scores are due September 4
The August 22, 2026 SAT has already been administered, and registration for that test is closed. College Board lists Friday, September 4, 2026 as the score-release date for the August administration.
Students who tested in August can check their College Board account when scores are released; the September registration deadline is separate from the August score timetable.
Related: October 2026 SAT late registration closes September 22
// FAQ
When is the regular registration deadline for the September 2026 SAT?
The regular-registration deadline is Friday, August 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
Can I still register for the September 12 SAT after August 28?
College Board lists late registration through Tuesday, September 1, 2026. A $38 late-registration fee applies in addition to the registration fee.
When will August 2026 SAT scores be released?
College Board lists Friday, September 4, 2026 as the score-release date for the August 22 SAT.
What does the SAT cost for international test-takers?
College Board lists a $68 SAT registration fee plus a $43 international fee. Certain international locations may also charge a $24 test-center fee.
Editorial note
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