SAT Registration 2025: Key Dates, Deadlines, and How to Sign Up
SAT Registration 2025: Key Dates, Deadlines, and How to Sign Up
If you're planning to take the SAT in 2025, don't wait until the last minute. Knowing your test dates, registration deadlines, and how to sign up is crucial to stay ahead—and stress-free.
Here’s your complete guide to SAT registration for the 2024–2025 school year.
🗓️ SAT Test Dates & Deadlines (U.S. & International)
Below are the anticipated 2025 SAT test dates based on previous College Board patterns. Finalized dates will be announced at collegeboard.org.
| Test Date | Registration Deadline | Late Registration |
|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| May 3, 2025 | Apr 4, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| June 7, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| August 23, 2025 | Jul 25, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| October 4, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| November 1, 2025 | Oct 3, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| December 6, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 |
📌 International students typically have slightly different registration windows—check your region on College Board's official site.
🧾 How to Register for the SAT (Step-by-Step)
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Create a College Board account
Go to collegeboard.org and sign up with your email and personal info. -
Choose your test date & location
Select the most convenient date and SAT test center near you. -
Upload a photo
A recent, passport-style photo is required for your admission ticket. -
Pay the fee
- Standard SAT: $60
- International testing fees and late registration may apply
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Print your admission ticket
You’ll need this (with ID) to enter the testing center.
✈️ SAT for International Students in 2025
If you’re testing outside the U.S., you’ll likely have 4 test dates per year. Register early—international test centers fill up faster, and ID requirements may vary.
Bonus: PrepMind fully supports international prep plans, with AI-generated question sets based on your time zone and target school deadlines.
💡 Registration Tips
- Don’t wait for deadlines—register 6–8 weeks early
- Pick a test date that gives you time to retake, if needed
- If you have accommodations (like extra time), apply at least 2 months in advance
- Need a fee waiver? Ask your school counselor
📉 What Happens If You Miss the Deadline?
You can try:
- Late registration (with extra fee)
- Waitlist request (very limited and not guaranteed)
Or: Pick the next test date and use the extra time to prep smarter.
🧠 How PrepMind Helps You Prepare Once You’re Registered
- 🗓️ Auto-set your SAT countdown timer
- 🔄 Build a personalized study plan based on your date
- 🔍 Practice with digital SAT-style questions
- 🧠 Get AI-powered feedback to fix mistakes fast
- 📈 Track your improvement curve up to test day
Registered? Now prep like it matters. Start for free →
🧭 Final Checklist Before Test Day
✔️ Printed admission ticket
✔️ Valid photo ID
✔️ Approved calculator
✔️ Snacks & water
✔️ Confidence (you got this!)
✨ Final Thoughts
SAT registration is the first step.
How you use the time after you register is what defines your score.
Plan ahead. Register early. Prep smarter.
👉 Get started with a personalized SAT prep plan at PrepMind
Written by the PrepMind Editorial Team. Last updated: May 2025.