Fill dates and a stop rule here. Diagnose, Build, and Execute are the three phases in the testing timelines hub. Which test to take lives on the SAT vs ACT Diagnostic Sheet. Do not convert SAT to ACT on this page. Confirm every date at sat.org and act.org. Windows change.
Official windows (confirm before you register)
SAT Weekend, August 2026 through June 2027 (College Board): Aug 22, Sep 12, Oct 3, Nov 7, Dec 5, 2026; Mar 6, May 1, Jun 5, 2027.
ACT national 2026–27 (act.org): Sep 19, Oct 17, Dec 12, 2026; Feb 27, Apr 10, Jun 12, Jul 10, 2027. July is available in New York starting 2027.
My dates
- Test I already picked on the Diagnostic Sheet (SAT or ACT):
- Diagnose window (practice test dates):
- Build window (weeks I will actually study):
- First official sit (date from the official list):
- Retake window if I miss the stop rule:
Stop rule (write it before you register)
Write the score that ends testing. If you hit it, stop. If you miss it, take one more official date only when it does not compress essay work.
- Stop if official score is at or above:
- If I miss it, I will sit this one later date (or write "none"):
After scores arrive, use the Score Send Worksheet. For help, work with an Ivy Ready expert.