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SAT Test 2026 -27

ESTIMATED TIMELINE

TEST DATE
REGISTRATION DEADLINE
RESULT DATE
MODE
Mar 14, 2026
Feb 27, 2026
Mar 27–29, 2026
Digital
May 02, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
May 15–16, 2026
Digital
Jun 06, 2026
May 22, 2026
Jun 19–20, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital
Aug 22, 2026
Aug 07, 2026
Aug 29, 2026
Digital

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Flexibility
Ability to change answers in a section
Can't easily change answers
Cap Scores
No. Does not cap scores
Yes. Can cap score based on early answers
Registration Deadlines
Typically 4–5 weeks before test
Typically 2 weeks before test
Exam Sections (in Order)
English, Math, Reading, Science (opt), Writing (opt)
Reading & Writing, Math
Number of Questions Per Section
English: 50
Math: 44
Reading: 36
Science: 40
Writing: Essay
Reading & Writing: 54
Math: 44
Time Per Section
English: 35m
Math: 50m
Reading: 40m
Science: 40m
Writing: 40m
Reading & Writing: 64m
Math: 70m
Breaks Offered Between Sections
15 mins after Math
5 mins before Writing
10 mins between sections

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