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SAT digital: College admission test to be online and shorter by 2024
Fewer colleges require the SAT test for admissions, but the College Board hopes a new, digital format will appeal to students starting in 2024.
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You’ve taken a major step in your college application journey and now you’re just one step away from seeing the results: your SAT score.
Here’s a simple guide on when your scores will be released, what time to check and all the upcoming test dates.
When do SAT scores come out
According to the College Board, SAT scores will be available online through your College Board account about two weeks (13 to 14 days) after test day.
What time are SAT scores released
Due to the large number of test takers, SAT scores are not released all at once. On the scheduled release day, students can expect to be notified between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Eastern. Student are also encouraged to check their College Board account or the BigFuture School app.
When do October SAT scores come out
Scores from the October 2025 test will be released Friday, Oct. 17.
How long does it take to send SAT scores to universities
Colleges you chose to send your SAT scores to will receive them about three to four weeks after the exam date.
SAT 2025 dates
Here are the SAT test dates for the rest of 2025:
- Oct. 4, 2025
- Nov. 8, 2025
- Dec. 6, 2025
SAT 2026 dates
Here’s when you can take the SAT in 2026:
- March 14, 2026
- May 2, 2026
- June 6, 2026
