SAT Dates

Yes, more or less the rescheduling part is now disabled and cancellation is the only option. In order to reschedule a SAT exam date, applicants will have to cancel the existing SAT registration for which they will be charged based on the timeline of cancellation either USD 29 or USD 39. After the registered SAT date has been cancelled, applicants have to re-register for a new SAT exam date.

Note: Previously there was an option for rescheduling the SAT exam with an additional charge, but now applicants have to cancel the registration and pay the fee, then register again and again pay the fee. 

Thus, it is recommended that applicants decide when to sit for the SAT exam and apply in one go so that changes are not required to be made. This will help them avoid additional charges for cancellation and then for re-registration. 

No, there is no process of changing SAT dates without additional charges. This is for students who are unable to sit for SAT exam on their chosen date while registering can either cancel taking the SAT exam or register for another date with an additional fee of USD 25. Students can make a choice by logging on to their College Board profile and select the appropriate option of either cancelling taking the SAT exam or altering the SAT exam date to a later date with an additional fee. Once the student makes the choice, he or she can save their changes and submit. But it is always better for applicants to make a choice in the first go rather than making changes to SAT dates later on.

Yes, SAT exam dates are predetermined by College Board, thus, when applicants are applying for SAT exam they can see only two or three test dates. Out of these two or three test dates, applicants have to choose any one of the test dates. The SAT dates are official on the website while registering and are not subject to change. All details selected pertaining to SAT dates and centres are incorrigible at a later stage post submission. Also, there is rare chance of SAT dates getting changed or altered, thus, if any such thing happens, students will be informed way before the exam is conducated. Plus alternative options will also be provided. 

The timing for your SAT is extremely important to reap its benefits in full. The timing for your SAT exam date should be ideally governed by the following factors.

• Plan to Apply for SAT Scholarships?  This is another important factor. Candidates who are looking to apply for scholarships that require you to provide SAT Scores should apply in advance as scholarships usually take a longer time to process and include a lot of paperwork.
• How Many Times Will You Take the SAT?  The validity for your SAT Score is a period of 5 years and there is no limit on the number of times a candidate can appear for his SAT Exam. Hence, a candidate can start early and appear as many times as he/she likes.
• How Much Study Time Will You Need?  Candidates who take a longer time to study should schedule their exams as per their requirements. The SAT is an expensive exam and candidates are always recommended to prepare entirely and be sure of their performance before booking an exam slot.

For all the students seeking admission to undergraduate or Bachelors courses in US or Canada, SAT is an important exam as most universities there require SAT scores to assess your profile. SAT exam evaluates your written, verbal and mathematical skills. There are two ways you can register for the SAT exam in India. Register online for SAT by creating a student profile.

• Add all major details and Choose test date and test center (Sunday testing and option to choose test center closer to home is not offered)
• You will receive immediate registration confirmation Pay the exam fee through credit/debit card or online funds transfer.
• SAT registration deadlines are typically about three to four weeks before a test date.
• Late SAT registration deadlines are typically about two to three weeks before a test date, and registering late will incur a late fee.

If registering offline via mail for SAT exam, the following instructions can be followed: 

• Applicant will first need The Student Registration Guide for the SAT exam, which is available at schools. 
• The guide includes a registration form and return envelope.
• The form needs to be sent along with a demand draft. The local representative of SAT in India is the USIEF.
• The SAT exam registration application forms will be directed to their regional office.