SAT Exam Dates 2020: Check SAT Test Dates and Deadlines

SAT is a globally recognized standardized test taken by students seeking admission in undergraduate schools in popular international destinations like Australia, Canada, USA, and the UK. This exam evaluates the candidates on their written, verbal and mathematical skills. Apart from the generic SAT Exam, if the students are seeking admission in a particular course, then they can take the SAT Subject Test to showcase their understanding of that particular area. Subject Tests can be taken in the areas of Mathematics, History, Sciences, Literature, and Foreign Languages. Students can attempt more than one subject exam as per their requirements or as specified by the university they are targeting.

CORONAVIRUS ALERT

College Board has canceled the May SAT exams because of the Coronavirus outbreak. Makeup exams for March 14th-2020 which were scheduled for March 28th-2020 have also been canceled. Registered students will receive refunds from the College Board. The College Board will provide future SAT testing opportunities as soon as it is feasible to arrange for the exams. Also, it has not canceled the exam scheduled for June 6th-2020. In the coming days, the College Board will share additional information and details regarding the SAT administration.

SAT Test Dates and Deadlines for 2020

Test Date	Test Available	SAT Registration Deadline
August 29, 2020	SAT Test SAT Subject Test	July 31, 2020
September 26, 2020	SAT Test	August 26, 2020
October 3, 2020	SAT Test SAT Subject Test	September 4, 2020
November 7, 2020	SAT Test SAT Subject Test	n/a
December 5, 2020	SAT Test SAT Subject Test	November 5, 2020
March 13, 2021	SAT Test	February 12, 2021
May 8, 2021	SAT Test SAT Subject Test	April 8, 2021
June 5, 2021	SAT Test SAT Subject Test	n/a

2021-22 SAT Administration Dates (Anticipated)

Test Date	Test Available
August 28, 2021	SAT Test SAT Subject Test
October 2, 2021	SAT Test SAT Subject Test
December 4, 2021	SAT Test SAT Subject Test
March 12, 2022	SAT Test
May 7, 2022	SAT Test SAT Subject Test

2022-23 SAT Administration Dates (Anticipated)

Test Date	Test Available
August 27, 2022	SAT Test SAT Subject Test
October 1, 2022	SAT Test SAT Subject Test
December 3, 2022	SAT Test SAT Subject Test
March 11, 2023	SAT Test
May 6, 2023	SAT Test SAT Subject Test
June 3, 2023	SAT Subject Test

How to Register for SAT Exam?

Students can register for SAT exam online and through the mail. In the online process, students need to create a profile on the College Board’s official website. Then select the test date and test center and pay the examination fee online. Whereas, students need 'The Student Registration Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests’ which is available in schools if they want to register by mail. This guide contains the registration form which students need to fill and sent along with the demand draft to the regional office of USIEF (United States India Educational Foundation). Apart from this, students can also register late for the exam after giving a late fee. For registration, students need to check the SAT test dates. There are two ways you can register for the SAT exam in India:

Register Online

Create a student profile here
Choose a test date and test centre (Sunday testing or option to choose a test centre closer to home is not offered)
You will receive an immediate registration confirmation
Pay the exam fee through credit/debit card or online funds transfer.
Registration deadlines are typically about three to four weeks before a test date.
Late registration deadlines are typically about two to three weeks before the test date, and registering late will incur a late fee

Register by Mail

You first need ‘The Student Registration Guide for the SAT and SAT Subject Tests’, which is available at schools.
The guide includes a registration form and a return envelope.
The form needs to be sent along with a demand draft.
The local representative of the SAT in India is the USIEF. The mailed forms will be directed to their regional office.

SAT Exam Online Score Release Date

Test Date	Registration Deadline	Online Score Release Date
August 29, 2020	July 31, 2020	September 21, 2020
September 26, 2020	August 26, 2020	October 9, 2020
October 3, 2020	September 4, 2020	October 16, 2020

When to Take the SAT?

The timing for your SAT is extremely important to reap its benefits in full. The timing for your next SAT exam should be ideally governed by the following factors.

When Are Your College Application Deadlines?

This should be your primary deciding factor. Candidates are advised to appear for their SAT exams in advance to avoid any last minute hassle. Ideally, candidates should apply 8-10 months in advance to experience a smooth college application procedure.

Are You Applying for SAT Scholarships?

This is another important factor. Candidates who are looking to apply for scholarships that require you to provide SAT Scores should apply in advance as scholarships usually take a longer time to process and include a lot of paperwork. Candidates should note that their SAT Score is valid for a period of 5 years, hence, they can appear for their SAT exam and apply for their SAT Scholarship and use the same score for their college admissions

How Many Times Will You Take the SAT?

The validity for your SAT Score is a period of 5 years and there is no limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for his SAT Exam. Hence, a candidate can start early and appear as many times as he/she likes.

How Much Study Time Will You Need?

Candidates who take a longer time to study should schedule his exam as per his requirements. The SAT is an expensive exam and candidates are always recommended to prepare entirely and be sure of their performance before booking an exam slot.

SAT Test Centres

Administered by the College Board, SAT test is conducted at around 53 institutes spread across 30 cities of India. With such a huge coverage, there still exists lag in booking test centers as the test is conducted once a month. Since the number of applicants is increasing every year, the test requires its aspirants to apply almost a month in advance.