Taking the SAT® on a school day allows you to easily register for the test, request a fee waiver, and avoid traveling to an unfamiliar testing location. On SAT School Day, your scores are just as valid as regular SAT scores. Let's take a look at a few more benefits the SAT School Day program has to offer:
✔ Your school takes care of the SAT registration process and testing accommodations.
✔ You take the SAT on a weekday during school hours.
✔ Your SAT test fees might be waived.
✔ You get 4 free score sends.
You can only take the SAT through this program if your school and/or district participates in the College Board®'s SAT School Day program.
SAT School Day Eligibility and Registration
If your school participates in the program, you are eligible to take the SAT on a school day during your junior or senior year. Your school will process the registration and fee waivers. Before test registration, reach out to your school counselor or principal to determine whether you need to submit any extra paperwork. Be sure to ask for the Student ID Form, which you need to carry on your test day.
If you require accommodations for your school exams, you might be eligible for them to take the SAT, too. Fill out the consent forms and get them signed by your guardian or parent before submitting them to the school counselor before test day.
The standard cost for taking the SAT is $68. However, your high school may offer the SAT for free or at a reduced fee. Review the College Board’s SAT School Day Guide for step-by-step guidance on the test-taking process, sending score reports, fee waiver benefits, and more.
Is It Mandatory to Take the SAT on SAT School Day?
The requirement to take the SAT on a designated school day varies by state. Reach out to your school counselor for details.
In 2024, 68% of test-takers took the SAT on a school day, marking the highest percentage thus far. This figure surpasses 67% of the class of 2023 and 63% of the class of 2022. Participation in the SAT School Day has increased by over 17% year over year, rising from 1.1 million test-takers in the class of 2022.
SAT School Day Test Dates
Here are the key SAT School Day dates you need to know:
- Spring 2025: March 3-April 30, 2025
- Fall 2025: Oct. 1-31, 2025
Chat with your counselor or principal to pinpoint the exact date your school will administer the exam. If you’re curious about how your SAT test is scored, check out our SAT Scoring Guide.
SAT School Day Policies, Terms and Conditions
Before you gear up for your SAT School Day, there are a few things to keep in mind:
- Make sure to bring your SAT School Day Student ID Form and other things for SAT test day.
- Consider bringing a backup calculator or using the graphing calculator built directly into the testing application, as well as a list of 4 colleges/scholarships to which you want to send your test results.
Refer to the SAT School Day terms and conditions to stay updated on testing policies and regulations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
The SAT School Day maintains the same level of difficulty and content standards as the regular SAT tests administered on national testing dates. The main difference is that it’s offered during the school day to make it more accessible to students.
The SAT takes 2 hours and 14 minutes (not including breaks).
No. The College Board ensures that all versions of the SAT, including the one on School Day, are comparable in content, format, and difficulty. Our SAT prep course provides a thorough study guide and an extensive QBank to help you achieve your desired score.
SAT School Day is only available in U.S. schools.
You receive the SAT School Day test scores on your College Board account.
Attending an SAT School Day at a high school other than your own is not allowed. However, for homeschooled students, there’s an option to participate in SAT School Day at the high school closest to you. To learn more about this opportunity, contact the counselor at a nearby high school.
To cancel your SAT School Day test scores, you need to complete the College Board’s cancellation form and hand it to the Associate Supervisor before you exit the testing room. If you choose to cancel your scores after departing, remember you have a 72-hour window to complete this process.
There’s no need to worry if you can’t attend an SAT School Day. You can sign up for the next available national test date and take the test then.
References
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