SAT Test Dates (2011-2012)
2011-2012 Test Dates Tests Offered Registration Deadline Change By Deadline October 1, 2011 November 5, 2011
December 3, 2011
January 28, 2012
March 10, 2012
May 5, 2012
June 2, 2012
If you've missed the regular registration deadline, you may still be able to take the SAT as a standby. The SAT test centres offer standby testing to students if there is space available. For information about standby testing, please refer to College Board Standby Testing.
Test Centres: Ontario | British Columbia | Alberta | Manitoba | New Brunswick | Newfoundland | North-West Territory | Nova Scotia | Prince Edward Island | Quebec | Saskatchewan | Yukon
SAT Fees
SAT Reasoning Test: $78
- Base Fee: $51
- + Language with Listening Test: $22 (per test)
- + All Other Subject Tests: $11 (per test)
SAT FAQ
How do I register for the SAT?Register online for the SAT at CollegeBoard.com.
When is the best time to take the SAT?
Most students take the SAT for the first time during the spring of their junior year and a second time during the fall of their senior year. Students will normally take the SAT 2-3 times.
How many times can I take the SAT?
The College Board (which runs the SAT) has no limits on how many times a student can take the SAT. Most students take the exam two or three times to ensure their scores represent the best they can do. Typically, a student will make their first attempt at the SAT in the spring of grade 11 and then rewrite it in the fall of grade 12..
What is the difference between the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subject Tests?
The SAT Reasoning Test is what is normally referred to as the SATs. They are required by almost all US Colleges in their admissions process. The SAT Subject tests are additional tests that test specific subject areas and are required by some of the more selective US schools. Normally, the selective schools will require you to take 2 or 3 different subject tests, which are 1 hour in length each.
Do I need to write the SAT Subject Tests?
Only some of the colleges in the US will require the Subject Tests. They will tend to be the more selective colleges. Please visit SAT Scores to see which schools require the Subject Test in addition to the SAT Reasoning Test.
Can I write the SAT Reasoning Test and SAT Subjects Tests on the same day?
No. You can either write the SAT Reasoning Test (4 hrs) or up to 3 different SAT Subject tests (3 hrs) on the same day.
I've missed the registration deadline for the exam. Can I still register for the test?
If you've missed the deadline, you may still be able to write the exam as a standby. The test centre may offer standby testing if they have space for it. In order to register for standby testing, students should arrive at the test location by at least 7:45am on the test date. For more information, please see SAT Standby Testing.
