Editing SAT (section)

== Logistics ==

=== Frequency ===
The SAT is offered seven times a year in the United States: in August, October, November, December, March, May, and June. For international students SAT is offered four times a year: in October, December, March and May (2020 exception: To cover worldwide May cancelation, an additional September exam was introduced, and August was made available to international test-takers as well). The test is typically offered on the first Saturday of the month for the October, November, December, May, and June administrations.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines |title=SAT Dates And Deadlines |date=May 15, 2015 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |publisher=[[College Board]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170723044229/https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/dates-deadlines |archive-date=July 23, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international |title=SAT International Registration |date=May 15, 2015 |access-date=July 22, 2017 |publisher=[[College Board]] |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170721111737/https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat/register/international |archive-date=July 21, 2017 |url-status=live }}</ref> The test was taken by 1,973,891 high school graduates in the class of 2024.<ref name="test takers">{{cite web|url=https://reports.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/2024-total-group-sat-suite-of-assessments-annual-report-ADA.pdf |title=2024 SAT Suite of Assessments Annual Report|publisher=[[College Board]] |access-date=November 30, 2024|archive-date=November 16, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241116210113/https://reports.collegeboard.org/media/pdf/2024-total-group-sat-suite-of-assessments-annual-report-ADA.pdf |url-status=live}}</ref>

Candidates wishing to take the test may register online at the College Board's website or by mail at least three weeks before the test date.

There are also SAT School Day tests for students taking the SAT during school.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SAT School Day – SAT Suite {{!}} College Board |url=https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-school-day |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=satsuite.collegeboard.org |language=en}}</ref> They are offered from March to April and October.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SAT School Day Test Dates – SAT Suite {{!}} College Board |url=https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/sat-school-day/test-dates |access-date=2025-02-18 |website=satsuite.collegeboard.org |language=en}}</ref>

=== Fees ===
As of 2024, the SAT costs US$68.00, plus additional fees if testing outside the United States.<ref name="costs" /> The College Board makes fee waivers available for low-income students. Additional fees apply for late registration, standby testing, registration changes, scores by telephone, and extra score reports (beyond the four provided for free).

=== Accommodation for candidates with disabilities ===
Students with verifiable disabilities, including physical and learning disabilities, are eligible to take the SAT with accommodations. The standard time increase for students requiring additional time due to learning disabilities or physical handicaps is time + 50%; time + 100% is also offered.