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GuidesSAT Dates & Test Day
Logistics lose points too. A missed registration deadline, a calculator that is not allowed, or a test morning that starts with a search for your admission ticket all cost more than a hard question does.
These guides cover the current test dates and deadlines, what the SAT costs and which fees are waivable, the calculator policy, how long the test really runs, and a checklist for the night before. Dates and fees are reviewed against College Board's published pages; the review date is shown on each guide.
See official SAT dates for 2026–27, registration and late deadlines, fall 2026 score release dates, plus guidance on choosing the best SAT date.
The SAT costs $68 in the U.S. in 2026. See international fees, late registration, cancellation, test-center, score-report and fee-waiver details.
International SAT guide for 2026–27: dates, $68 + $43 base international fees, test centers, ID rules, Bluebook devices, score sending, and US college planning.
Use this SAT test-day checklist for Bluebook, your device, admission ticket, ID, calculator, pencils, charging and morning preparation.
Learn the current SAT calculator rules, the new non-CAS requirement, Bluebook Desmos options, prohibited devices and when a handheld calculator is worth bringing.
The Digital SAT takes 2 hours 14 minutes of testing time. See section/module timing, the 10-minute break, average time per question, and a better pacing strategy.
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