SAT Test Dates 2017-2018

SAT Test Dates 2017-2018 SAT / ACT Prep Online Guides and Tips When trying to plan an SAT study schedule, you must first know when exactly you'll be taking the SAT. In this article, we give you allSAT test dates, deadlines, and score release dates for the 2017-2018 testing year.We also provide you with our top four tips forhelping you choosethe best SAT test date foryour schedule. SAT Test Dates 2017-2018 Beloware allSAT test dates for 2017-18, as confirmedby the College Board.All the registration deadlines and online score release dates have been officially confirmed as well. SAT Test Dates 2017-18 (US) This testing year marks the first time there will be an August test date and no January test date.This August test date isonlyoffered in theUS. Test Date Normal Deadline Late Registration* Online Score Release August 26, 2017 July 28, 2017 August 15, 2017 September 18, 2017 October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 September 27, 2017 October 26, 2017 November 4, 2017 October 5, 2017 October 25, 2017 November 23, 2017 December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 November 21, 2017 December 21, 2017 March 10, 2018** February 9, 2018 February 28, 2018 March 29, 2018 May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 April 25, 2018 May 24, 2018 June 2, 2018 May 3, 2018 May 23, 2018 July 11, 2018 *The late registration deadline is typically one week earlier if you are registering by mail. **Regular SAT only. SAT Test Dates 2017-18 (International) Starting in 2018, theMarch SAT test date will be availableoutside the US; however, this is only for the regular SAT, not the SAT Subject Tests. By contrast, the international November and June test dates will offerSAT Subject Testsonly. Test Date Registration Deadline Online Score Release October 7, 2017 September 8, 2017 October 26, 2017 November 4, 2017* October 5, 2017 November 23, 2017 December 2, 2017 November 2, 2017 December 21, 2017 March 10, 2018** February 9, 2018 March 29, 2018 May 5, 2018 April 6, 2018 May 24, 2018 June 2, 2018* May 3, 2018 July 11, 2018 *SAT Subject Tests only. **Regular SAT only. How to Choose an SAT Test Date: 4 KeyTips Familiarizing yourself with upcoming SAT test dates lets you customize yourstudy plan and choose a date that'll fit well withyour schedule. Here are four tipsto help youselect an ideal SAT test date. #1: Know Your Deadlines The most important thing to remember is to take your SAT early enough so that your scores will arrive before your college application deadlines.The most commonregular decision deadline is January 1,and the most commonearly actiondeadlines are November 1 and 15. The College Board typically sends SAT scores to schools (for your four free score reports)within 10 days after you receive your scores online.Check the Online Score Release columns in the tables above for exact score release dates. That said, some schools can take a week to process SAT scores they've received. As a rule, then, try tostick with SAT test dates that are at least five or six weeks before your application deadlines (seven or eight weeksif you think you'll need to order additional score reports). Below is a handy chart listing common application deadlines and their latest recommended and latest possible SAT test dates.The latest recommended dates are all but guaranteed to get your scores to your schools in time, whereasthe latest possible dates have a much higher risk of delivering your scores after your deadlines. As with anything, weigh your options carefully before making a decision! College App Deadline Latest Recommended SAT Date Latest Possible SAT Date* October 15 August August November 1 August October November 15 October October November 30 October November December 1 October November December 15 November November January 1 November December January 10-15 December December February 1 December December February 15 December December March 1 December December March 15 December December April 1 December March April 15 December March May 1 March March May 15 March March June 1 March May June 15 March May July 1 May June July 15 May June August 1 June June August 15 June June September 1 June June *These dates might get your scores to your schools in time or they might not! So choose wisely. Don't forget about SAT scholarship deadlines, either. If you want to get any scholarships that consider your SAT score, you’ll need to have your test scores sent outbefore your scholarship deadlines. Oftentimes, these deadlines are the same as college application deadlines. #2: Set Aside Time for Retakes Most students improve their scores when they take the SAT again, so you'll want to give yourself an opportunitytotake the test multiple times. Generally, we suggest doing the following: Take your first SAT in the fall of your junior year. Take your second SAT in the spring of your junior year. Take your third SAT in the summer/fall of your senior year (if necessary). If you can't (or didn't) take the SAT in the fall as a junior, don't sweat it- just take it as soon as you can in the spring, ideally in March. This way you'll still have several opportunities to retake the SAT in June, August, and the fall (as a senior). However, try not to choose any back-to-back SAT sessions,especially in the fall of your senior year. SATs are scheduled so closely together that you often won't even receive your scores until the late registration deadline for the following test date has already passed! You also likely won't have enough time to study effectively in-between tests, sospace out your SATs- your weary brain will thank you for it! #3:Come Up With a Solid Study Plan When selecting an SAT test date, you'll want to give yourself enough time to prepare for the exam. We generally advise studying for three to six months.But no matter how long (or how short) your time frame is before test day,you should always knowhowmany hours you must studyin order to hit your goal score. Our estimates for study hours and total point improvements on the SAT are as follows: 0-30 point improvement: 10 hours 30-70 point improvement: 20 hours 70-130 point improvement: 40 hours 130-200 point improvement: 80 hours 200-330 point improvement: 150 hours+ According to these estimates, the more points you want to score on the SAT, the more hours you'll need to dedicate to studying.For help with developing a surefirestudy plan, start with our guide on how to study for the SAT, and then take a look at these sample study plans. As with any test, make sure you're not trying to squeeze in too many study hours every day- wearing yourself down won't help you get a higher score, promise! #4: Note AnyConflicts WithTest Dates Our final tip is to check to see whether you'll have any potential conflicts on or around your desired SAT test date. For example, maybe theMarch test date is during your basketball playoffs, and you’ll be too busy to study. Or perhaps you want to avoid the May test date since you’ll be focusing on preparing for AP tests. Although it can be difficult to carve outtime during which you canfully devote yourself to the SAT, you don't want tooverwhelm yourself with too many tests or other obligations. So grab a calendar, check your schedule, andchoose theSAT test date that works best with your free time. What's Next? Want more info on SAT test dates?Check out our full guide to choosing SAT test dates, and peek ahead with our guides to2018-19 and future SAT test dates. Curious about ACT test dates, too?We offera comprehensive guide to all upcoming ACT test dates as well as an expert review of the best SAT and ACT test dates. Want to improve your SAT score by 160 points?We've written a guide about the top 5 strategies you must be using to have a shot at improving your score. Download it for free now: