When do SAT scores come out?
Weekend SAT scores usually come out 13 days after the test, on the second Friday after test day. Scores for the October 3, 2026 SAT release on October 16, and November and December follow the same gap. College Board says most weekend scores arrive 2 to 4 weeks after the test, so check its official release table for your date. School Day SAT scores take about two to three weeks.
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In more detail
You see your scores by signing in to your College Board account, and you get an email when they are ready. College Board staggers the release over the day: some scores appear as early as 6 a.m. and all are generally available by 8 p.m., US time. The total runs from 400 to 1600, made up of two section scores from 200 to 800.
School Day SAT runs on its own schedule. Your score date depends on when your school submits the answers: in the fall 2026 window, answers submitted by October 9 come back on October 22. U.S. students 13 and older who gave a mobile number on test day can also see School Day scores in the BigFuture School app.
Colleges get your scores separately, through score sends that go out on a rolling basis once your scores are ready. If an application deadline is close, leave room for that. If you think about a retake, look at the next test dates when you check your scores: in the school year there is a weekend SAT almost every month from August to December and again from March to June.
2026-27 weekend SAT score release dates
| Test date | Scores out |
|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sept 4, 2026 |
| Sept 12, 2026 | Sept 25, 2026 |
| Oct 3, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Nov 7, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 |
| Mar 6, 2027 | Mar 19, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
Step by step
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Find your test date in College Board's release table and note the day.
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On release day, sign in to your College Board account and open the full score report.
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Compare your section scores with the typical ranges of the colleges on your list.
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If you retake, pick a date that leaves you at least four to six weeks to prepare.
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List the skills that cost you the most points and practice those first, not the whole test again.
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Take a full timed practice test about two weeks before the retake to check your progress.
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More questions
What time do SAT scores come out?
There is no single release time. College Board staggers weekend scores over release day: some appear as early as 6 a.m. and all are generally available by 8 p.m., US time. School Day scores are usually there from around 6 p.m. You get an email when yours are ready.
Why are my SAT scores taking longer?
Most weekend scores come out on the listed release day, but College Board says it can take 2 to 4 weeks, and some scores need an extra check. If yours are still missing well after your release day, contact College Board.
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