When Do SAT Scores Come Out? 2026–2027 Release Dates

Quick Answer: When Do SAT Scores Come Out?

Digital SAT scores release about 13 days after test day, almost always on a Friday. The August 22, 2026 SAT scores are out today — Friday, September 4, 2026 — in your College Board account. Scores begin posting around 8 AM Eastern Time and roll out through the day; if your score is not visible at 8:01 AM, that is normal. US and international students get scores on the same date. The next fall release is September 25, 2026, for the September 12 test.

Full 2026–2027 SAT Score Release Calendar

College Board publishes exact release dates for every weekend SAT. Scores appear in your College Board account at studentscores.collegeboard.org on the dates below — there is no separate mail delivery, and there is no separate essay score to wait on (the SAT Essay was discontinued in 2021).

Spring 2027 release dates are not yet on the College Board page. Based on the consistent 13-day Friday pattern, expect scores roughly two weeks after each test date. Confirm exact dates at the College Board score release dates page as College Board publishes them.

What Time Do SAT Scores Come Out?

College Board commits to a date, not a time. In practice, scores begin appearing in the morning Eastern Time on release day, often around 8 AM ET, and roll out in batches over the next several hours. Two practical notes:

• Scores post throughout the day, not all at once. A blank score page at 8:15 AM ET is not a problem — refresh an hour later.
• Release-day traffic is heavy. Sign-in hiccups and slow loading are normal for the first hour or two. Do not repeatedly refresh — that can trigger a temporary lock.

If you do not see your score by the end of the release day, contact College Board customer service the next morning. Most late-arriving scores post within 24 hours of the official release date.

How to Check Your SAT Scores

Scores appear in your College Board account — the same account you used to register for the SAT. To view them:

1. Sign in at studentscores.collegeboard.org.
2. Open the My SAT or Scores section.
3. Click into the test date to see your total score and section breakdowns (Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, Math).

College Board also sends an email notification when scores are available, but checking your account directly is faster than waiting for the email, which can arrive hours later. Students who took the SAT School Day (a weekday administration at your high school) can also check the BigFuture School app.

When Do August 2026 SAT Scores Come Out?

August 22, 2026 SAT scores release today — Friday, September 4, 2026 — in your College Board account. This is the first fall administration for the 2026–2027 academic year and a popular test date for seniors applying Early Action and Early Decision.

If you took the August 22 SAT and your score is not visible by the end of release day, double-check that you are signed in to the correct College Board account. Scores never arrive by email — they are posted online only. If you still cannot find your score 24 hours after the release date, contact College Board directly with your registration number.

Why Haven't My SAT Scores Arrived Yet?

Three common reasons for missing scores on release day:

• Wrong account. If you have multiple College Board accounts (created before you linked them), scores may post in a different account than the one you check. Use the account-merge tool in your profile settings.
• Investigative hold. If your test was flagged for any irregularity (a proctor note, an irregularity in timing, an answer-pattern check), scoring can be delayed by days or weeks while College Board reviews.
• Late registration or accommodation processing. Students who registered with accommodations or paid the late registration fee sometimes see scores land a few days after the published release date.

College Board's official language is that scores release two to four weeks after test day — the 13-day Friday pattern is the norm, but two weeks is the floor and four weeks is the ceiling. If you hit the four-week mark with no score, contact College Board immediately.

Spring 2027 SAT Release Dates

College Board has published spring 2027 test dates — March 6, May 1, and June 5, 2027 — but the exact score release dates are not yet posted. Based on the 13-day Friday pattern that has held across the entire 2026–2027 fall calendar, expect:

Bookmark the official College Board score release page and check back in February 2027 — that is typically when spring dates get published.

SAT Score Sends and College Deadlines

Score-send timing matters if you are applying Early Action (typically Nov 1–15) or Early Decision (typically Nov 1–15, sometimes earlier). Free score sends go out automatically once scores are released — you chose recipients during registration or within the 9-day window after. After that window, additional reports cost $15 each, and rush reporting costs $31 per order.

If your application deadline is November 1, the October 3 test is your last reliable option: scores release October 16, leaving about two weeks for standard sending. The September 12 test (releasing September 25) is comfortable for early deadlines.

What's Next

Once your scores are in, read your domain breakdown before you read the total — the section-level data tells you where to focus if you retake. For national averages, percentiles, and what counts as a good SAT score in 2026, see our complete guide to good and average SAT scores. For broader entrance-exam prep, the TutorsBot entrance exam hub covers GRE, GMAT, IELTS, TOEFL, and more.