When Do SAT Scores Come Out? 2026–27 Release Dates

Last updated: 1 November 2026; every date below was re-read that day on College Board’s own pages. Written by Josh Hutcheson, OnlineCourseing editor. See our review methodology.

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SAT score release dates 2026–27

These are the eight Saturday (“SAT Weekend”) tests for the 2026–27 school year. Sunday testing is offered only to students who cannot test on Saturday for religious reasons, on the day after each Saturday date. The last two columns are calculated from College Board’s rules (cancel by one week after the test; free score-report changes within nine days of it), so treat them as your latest safe day.

Source: College Board SAT Suite score release dates (fall 2026 and spring 2027 weekend tables), read 1 November 2026.

College Board now lists the spring 2027 release dates on the same page as the fall ones. The pattern holds across the year: every weekend test returns scores on the second Friday after it, except June. College Board itself describes the window more loosely: “most scores from weekend tests are released 2–4 weeks after test day,” and its blog says Saturday scores arrive “approximately 10 business days later.”

Registering for a later date? College Board’s deadlines for the rest of the year are: 5 December (register by 20 November, late registration to 24 November), 6 March 2027 (19 February / 23 February), 1 May 2027 (16 April / 20 April) and 5 June 2027 (21 May / 25 May). Late registration costs an extra $38 on top of the $68 test fee, according to College Board’s test fees page. Our guide to how long the SAT is covers test-day timing.

SAT test dates for 2027–28

College Board has also published anticipated weekend dates for the following school year, which helps if you are a sophomore or junior planning ahead. They are marked “anticipated”, and October has already been updated once, so check again before you plan around them:

Source: College Board SAT dates and deadlines page, read 1 November 2026. Score release dates for these tests are not yet published.

If the 13-day pattern holds, scores from those tests would arrive on the second Friday after each date, but College Board has not posted 2027–28 release dates yet.

In-school SAT (SAT School Day) score release

If you take the SAT at school on a weekday, the clock starts when your school submits the answers, not on a fixed national date. The fall 2026 in-school window ran 1–30 October, and College Board publishes three release points for it; it has now also posted the spring 2027 schedule for the 1 March to 30 April window.

Source: College Board score release dates for in-school testing, fall 2026 and spring 2027, read 1 November 2026.

Two things differ from the weekend test. Your school’s counselors see the results two days before you do, and some share them early. And if the SAT is part of your state’s testing program, College Board says to check with the state, which can set its own timing, so your school is the authority on your date. In-school testers aged 13 or older who gave a mobile number during testing can also view scores in the BigFuture School app.

The decisions you have to make before you see your score

This is the part most score-date guides leave out, and it is where students lose money or options. Two College Board deadlines fall inside the 13-day wait:

• Canceling. Weekend scores can be canceled only until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time one week after the test, per College Board’s cancellation rules. That is six days before the scores exist for you to look at. A canceled score is gone for good: College Board says it cannot be reinstated or reported to you or any institution.
• Free score reports. Every weekend registration includes four free reports to colleges or scholarship programs. College Board says you can add, remove or change those recipients within nine days of your test, three or four days before release. After that, each report costs $15 (fee waivers cover unlimited sends).

The practical answer to both: do not cancel on a feeling. Cancel only if something objectively went wrong on test day (you were ill, the device failed, you left sections unanswered), because every other bad day can be fixed later with Score Choice, which lets you send only the test dates you choose. For the free reports, list colleges that accept Score Choice or superscore; it costs nothing, and a weak score can be followed by a stronger one. If a college requires all scores, leave it out of the free four and send later, once you know what you are sending.

What time do SAT scores come out on release day?

There is no single minute, and scores do not drop at midnight. College Board staggers the release because of how many students sign in at once: some weekend scores post as early as 6 a.m. and it says all are generally available by 8 p.m. on release day. SAT School Day scores generally appear from around 6 p.m. If a friend who tested with you has scores and you do not, that is the stagger, not a problem with your test; check again later in the day before assuming anything is wrong. On r/Sat the official release-day threads fill up from early morning with students refreshing; the October 2026 scores posted on 16 October as scheduled.

How to check your SAT scores

1. Sign in to your College Board account (the one you registered with) and open your SAT score reports. Weekend testers already have an account, because registration requires one.
2. Find the test date under your scores. Your report shows the total (400–1600), the two section scores and a breakdown by skill area.
3. In-school testers can also check through the BigFuture School app or ask a counselor, who sees scores two days earlier.

Once you have the number, the next question is what it means. Our guide to what a good SAT score is sets it against percentiles and college ranges, and if you also took the ACT, our ACT to SAT conversion shows which result is stronger. For the ACT side, see what a good ACT score is.

Why haven’t I got my SAT scores yet?

On release day itself, the stagger explains almost every “missing” score; wait until the evening. After that, the common reasons are:

• You tested in school. Your date depends on when your school submitted the answers, and on your state if the SAT is a state test. Ask your counselor which release point applies.
• You took the June test. It is the slowest of the year: 16 days rather than 13.
• You are signed in to the wrong account. Scores attach to the account used to register. A second account made later will show nothing.
• Your score is under review. College Board says only that “most” weekend scores arrive within two to four weeks, so some take longer. Students on r/Sat who received a delay notice report being told it could take several more weeks; some say their scores later released normally, while others report that a delayed score was eventually canceled. College Board does not publish a list of reasons, so if you get a delay notice, read it closely and contact College Board customer service with your registration details.
• Release day has passed with no notice. If the evening of release day has come and gone and your score still is not showing, contact College Board’s customer service rather than waiting it out.

If a delay threatens an early-decision deadline, tell the college and ask how it handles late scores; policies differ, and some colleges accept scores or score updates sent after the deadline.

When colleges get your SAT scores

Colleges and high schools get weekend scores the next business day after students, and the same day for June (see the third column of the release table). After that, delivery depends on when you order:

Fees from College Board’s test fees page, read 1 November 2026.

Colleges generally will not accept a screenshot or a transcript copy; scores have to come from College Board. With Score Choice you pick which test dates to send, but you cannot mix a Math score from one date with a Reading and Writing score from another in a single report. Some colleges do that combining themselves: that is superscoring, and it is one more reason to check each college’s policy before you order. With the October scores out, the 7 November test reaches colleges on 23 November and the 5 December test on 21 December. If either lands after one of your deadlines, check that college’s policy on late scores before you register.

Planning a retake around the release dates

Because scores take two weeks and registration closes two weeks before each test, you usually see a score with very little time to decide on the next date. For the rest of 2026–27:

• 7 November test → scores 20 November → December registration closes the same day, 20 November (late registration to 24 November). Register for December before you see November, or pay the $38 late fee.
• 5 December test → scores 18 December → the next test is 6 March 2027, with registration open until 19 February.
• 6 March test → scores 19 March → May registration closes 16 April, so you have almost four weeks to decide.
• 1 May test → scores 14 May → June registration closes 21 May (late to 25 May). One week to decide.

The pattern that works: decide on your retake date before the first score arrives, and treat the score as a reason to cancel the retake rather than a reason to book one. Retakes help most when there is real preparation between them. College Board’s own free route is the full-length adaptive practice tests in its Bluebook practice plus Khan Academy’s digital SAT course; start there. Our guide to how to study for the SAT shows how to use a gap of four to eight weeks. If you want structured paid prep, these are the courses we cover in that guide:

• Magoosh SAT: self-paced video lessons and practice questions with a 7-day money-back guarantee and a +100-point guarantee, per its plans page on 1 November 2026.
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• Prep Expert SAT: live online classes with a 200-point score improvement guarantee, per its course pages on 1 November 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

When do SAT scores come out?

For the Saturday SAT, 13 days after the test in almost every case: the 7 November 2026 test releases on Friday 20 November and the 5 December test on Friday 18 December. The 5 June 2027 test is the exception at 16 days (Monday 21 June). College Board says most weekend scores are released 2 to 4 weeks after test day.

What time do SAT scores come out?

College Board staggers weekend releases through the day: some scores post as early as 6 a.m. and it says all are generally available by 8 p.m. on release day. Scores do not drop at midnight. SAT School Day scores generally appear from around 6 p.m.

When do November SAT scores come out?

Scores from the 7 November 2026 SAT come out on Friday 20 November 2026 for students and reach schools and colleges from Monday 23 November.

When do December SAT scores come out?

Scores from the 5 December 2026 SAT come out on Friday 18 December 2026 for students and reach schools and colleges from Monday 21 December.

How long does it take to get SAT scores?

About two weeks for a weekend test: 13 days on seven of the eight 2026-27 dates and 16 days for June. In-school (SAT School Day) scores reach students on fixed dates that depend on when the school submits its answers, typically about two weeks later.

Why are my SAT scores delayed?

On release day, scores post in waves until about 8 p.m., so wait until evening. After that, check that you are signed in to the account you registered with, and if you tested in school ask your counselor. College Board says most, not all, weekend scores arrive within 2 to 4 weeks; if you receive a delay notice or release day has passed, contact College Board customer service.

Can I cancel my SAT scores after I see them?

No. Weekend scores must be canceled by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time one week after the test, which is about six days before they are released. Once canceled, they cannot be reinstated.

When do colleges get my SAT scores?

College Board releases weekend scores to schools and colleges the next business day after students (20 November scores reach them on Monday 23 November; for June both land on 21 June). Reports ordered after release cost $15 each, and a rush report adds $31.

How many free SAT score reports do I get?

Four per weekend registration. You can choose or change those four recipients within nine days of the test; after that each report costs $15, unless you have a fee waiver.

What are the SAT dates for 2027-28?

College Board’s anticipated weekend dates are 28 August, 18 September, 9 October, 6 November and 4 December 2027, then 4 March, 6 May and 3 June 2028. They are provisional, and release dates for them have not been published yet.

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