How To Cancel SAT® Scores

If you're not happy with how you did on your digital SAT, don't worry—you have the option to cancel your scores within a week of your test date. But before you decide to cancel, it's crucial to think through whether it's truly necessary. Let's dive in and ensure you're fully prepared to make the best decision for your future.

Canceling SAT Scores

You have until 11:59 pm ET, one week after your testing date, to request a score cancellation. Once you request to cancel your SAT score, your results cannot be recovered or sent to colleges.

If you run into any technical issues during the test, make sure to tell your proctor immediately. If you decide to cancel your scores because of this, specify on the cancellation form which part of the test was impacted by the technical problem. If you don't, all the scores from that testing day will be canceled.

To cancel SAT scores, you need to know:

• ✔ Your test date
• ✔ Your registration number
• ✔ Your test center number
• ✔ The test center's name

This is how you can cancel your SAT scores:

1. Visit mysat.collegeboard.org to log in to your account.
2. Check your SAT administration date in the "My Scores" section.
3. Select the option “Unsure about scores?"
4. Consent to the Cancellation of SAT Scores Agreement and proceed with the provided instructions to finalize the cancellation process.

How many times can I cancel my scores?

You can cancel your SAT scores as many times as you need. However, keep in mind that each cancellation requires you to retake the SAT to achieve your desired score, which could increase your expenses.

What if I missed the deadline to cancel my SAT score?

If you miss the cancellation deadline, you cannot stop your scores from being sent to colleges.

Can I still cancel my scores if I took the test with accommodations?

Yes, you can cancel your scores even if you took the SAT with accommodations.

Can the colleges I apply to see the scores I've canceled?

No, neither you nor the colleges to which you have applied will be able to see the scores you canceled.

Be sure to check out our SAT scoring guide to learn how each section of the SAT is graded and how your final SAT score is calculated.