2016 - 2017 SAT Test Dates
If you're taking the SAT (or even thinking about taking the SAT), and you're in high school, then these 2016 - 2017 test dates are pretty important. Why? Because you need to plan way ahead of time to prepare for it and get your scores to your prospective colleges and universities on time. Remember that prepping for the test is just as important as taking it. Sure, you can register for it late and take the SAT within a week.
Tons of and tons of high school students do this every year. However, you won't be doing yourself any favors if you follow this path. Your score will suffer for it! Please plan to use a fantastic SAT prep option for at least a month (AT LEAST) in advance to guarantee yourself the best score possible!
Otherwise, you could be stuck with a a bad SAT score, wondering "What in the world am I going to do now?"
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2016 - 2017 SAT Test Dates
| Test Date | Tests Offered | Regular Registration Closes | Late Registration Closes Mailed & Online/Phone | SAT Score Release Dates |
| Oct. 1, 2016 | SAT and Subject Tests | Sept. 1 | Sept. 13 & 20 | |
| Nov, 5, 2016 | SAT and Subject Tests | Oct. 7 | Oct. 18 & 25 | |
| Dec. 3, 2016 | SAT and Subject Tests | Nov. 3 | Nov. 15 & 22 | |
| Jan. 28, 2017 | SAT and Subject Tests | Dec. 21 | Jan. 3 & 10 | |
| March 11, 2017 | SAT Test Only | Feb. 10 | Feb. 21 & 28 | |
May 6, 2017 | SAT and Subject Tests | April 7 | April 18 & 25 | |
| June 3, 2017 | SAT and Subject Tests | May 9 | May 16 & 24 |
