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ACT and SAT Testing Dates

A little advanced planning can go a long way when it comes to admission testing.

One of the first steps in designing the most effective test prep plan is to determine a target test date. The November SAT might seem like an ideal time until you realize that it’s the day after Homecoming! Sitting down early to compare the test dates with your personal and school calendar can save you the headache of trying to switch test dates or registration down the line.

Below, we’ve compiled a chronological list of the ACT and SAT test dates. Please note that beginning with the March 2024 date, all SATs will be given in a digital format. Dates marked with an asterisk (*) are announced or estimated.

Need help registering for one of these test? Click here to learn everything you need to know about registering for the SAT and ACT.

Test DateTestRegistration DeadlineLate RegistrationMultiple Choice Scores Available
August 26, 2023SATJuly 28, 2023August 15, 2023September 18, 2023*
September 9, 2023ACTAugust 4, 2023August 18, 2023September 22–November 1, 2023*
October 7, 2023SATSeptember 7, 2023September 26, 2023October 20, 2023*
October 28, 2023ACTSeptember 22, 2023October 6, 2023November 10–December 22, 2023*
November 4, 2023SATOctober 5, 2023October 24, 2023November 17, 2023*
December 2, 2023SATNovember 2, 2023November 21, 2023December 15, 2023*
December 9, 2023ACTNovember 3, 2023November 17, 2023December 22, 2023– February 2, 2024*
February 10, 2024ACT January 5, 2024January 19, 2024February 23–April 6, 2024*
March 9, 2024 (Digital)SATFebruary 23, 2024Coming soonMarch 22, 2024*
April 13, 2024ACTMarch 8, 2024March 22, 2024April 26–June 8, 2024*
May 4, 2024 (Digital)SATApril 19, 2024Coming soonMay 17, 2024*
June 1, 2024 (Digital)SATMay 17, 2024Coming soonJune 10, 2024*
June 8, 2024ACTMay 3, 2024May 17, 2024June 21–August 2, 2024*
July 13, 2024ACT (Not Offered in NY)June 7, 2024June 21, 2024July 26–August 26, 2024*
Test DateTestRegistration DeadlineLate RegistrationMultiple Choice Scores Available
August 27, 2022SATJuly 29, 2022August 16, 2022September 19, 2022*
September 10, 2022ACTAugust 5, 2022August 19, 2022September 23–November 2, 2022*
October 1, 2022SATSeptember 2, 2022September 20, 2022October 14, 2022*
October 22, 2022ACTSeptember 16, 2022September 30, 2022November 4–December 16, 2022*
November 5, 2022SATOctober 7, 2022October 25, 2022November 18, 2022*
December 3, 2022SATNovember 3, 2022November 22, 2022December 16, 2022*
December 10, 2022ACTNovember 4, 2022November 11, 2022December 23, 2022– February 3, 2023*
February 11, 2023ACT January 6, 2023January 20, 2023February 24–April 7, 2023*
March 11, 2023SATFebruary 10, 2023February 28, 2023March 24, 2023*
April 15, 2023ACTMarch 10, 2023March 24, 2023April 28–June 10, 2023*
May 6, 2023SATApril 7, 2023April 25, 2023May 19, 2023*
June 3, 2023SATMay 4, 2023May 23, 2023June 12, 2023*
June 10, 2023ACTMay 5, 2023May 19, 2023June 23–August 4, 2023*
July 15, 2023ACT (Not Offered in NY)June 16, 2023June 23, 2023July 28–August 28, 2023*

Once you’ve selected a target test date, you can start thinking about how far in advance you should begin your preparation. Download our guide to popular prep timelines for more information.

Download Compass Testing Timelines

Popular testing locations fill up, so savvy families make sure to register for the ACT or SAT early!

To register for the ACT, click here.

To register for the SAT, click here.

In the table that follows, we compare fees and policies for the ACT and SAT.

Policy or FeeACTSAT
Sunday testing for religious reasonsAvailableAvailable
Standard Fee$63 + $25 for Writing Test$60
Late registration Feeadd $36add $30
Change test dateadd $40add $25
Change test centeradd $40add $25
Cancel registrationn/aadd $25
add $35 for canceling after the change deadline
Standby/Waitlistadd $63Not available for 2022–23
Included score reports44
Additional reports$16 each$12 each
Score choiceper test dateper test date
Cancel scoresUntil Thursday after testUntil Thursday after test
CalculatorNo Alegebra functions; TI-89 and -Nspire CAS not permittedAlgebra functions OK; TI-89 allowed
Essay Verification$50 for multiple choice; $40 will confirm the essay was not mis-scanned$55 to hand score the multiple choice
Copy of Test$30 if the order is placed before the test begins
$40 if the order is placed after the test		$16
Ash Kramer

About Ash Kramer

With a career in test prep and higher education that began in the late 90s, Ash has held a variety of educational roles from tutor to administrator. She is currently a PhD candidate at USC and the Director of Curriculum at Compass, where she is lucky to lead a brilliant team creating the very best learning materials for students and their tutors.

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