SAT vs. ACT & 2026-2027 Test Dates
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Click on the link below for a side by side comparison of the SAT and ACT. Students should take at least one, but can take both (if they so choose), of these tests, as they are a factor in determining college admissions.
The SAT and ACT are assessments used as one of the determining factors for college admissions. (Speak to your counselor for more information).
SAT 2026–27 Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
These test dates and deadlines apply to all students—U.S. and international—taking the SAT:
| SAT Test Date* | Registration Deadline | Deadline for Changes, Regular Cancellation, and Late Registration** |
|---|---|---|
| Aug. 22, 2026 | Aug. 7, 2026 | Aug. 11, 2026 |
| Sept. 12, 2026 | Aug. 28, 2026 | Sept. 1, 2026 |
| Oct. 3, 2026 | Sept. 18, 2026 | Sept. 22, 2026 |
| Nov. 7, 2026 | Oct. 23, 2026 | Oct. 27, 2026 |
| Dec. 5, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Nov. 24, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | Feb. 19, 2027 | Feb. 23, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | Apr. 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
| *Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device earlier than the registration deadline—at least 30 days before test day. **Late registration is available worldwide. Additional fees apply. |
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ACT 2026-27 Test Dates & Registration Deadlines
| Test Date | Registration Deadline (Late fee applies after this date) |
Late Deadline | Photo Upload & Standby Deadline |
Initial Score Release |
| September 19, 2026 | August 14 | September 1 | September 14 | October 6 |
| October 17, 2026 | September 11 | September 29 | October 12 | October 27 |
| December 12, 2026 | November 6 | November 29 | December 7 | December 22 |
| February 27, 2027 | January 22 | February 9 | February 22 | March 16 |
| April 10, 2027 | March 5 | March 23 | April 5 | April 20 |
| June 12, 2027 | May 7 | May 25 | June 7 | June 22 |
| July 10, 2027 | June 4 | June 22 | July 5 | July 20 |
- Deadlines occur at 11:59 pm Central Time.
- If you are unable to test on a Saturday for religious reasons, non-Saturday testing may be available.
- All requests for Accommodations and English Learner supports, including appeals, must be submitted by the published accommodations deadline through the Test Accessibility and Accommodations (TAA) system.