The December 2026 SAT
You've got about 10 weeks. That's real runway.
Take one full practice test now so you know where you stand, then spend most of your time on the two or three skills costing you the most points. A full test every three or four weeks is plenty to track progress.
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When is the December 2026 SAT?
The December SAT is on December 5, 2026, a Saturday. Check your admission ticket for your exact test center and arrival time.
When is the December 2026 SAT registration deadline?
The regular deadline is November 20, 2026, at 11:59pm Eastern. After that there's a late registration window with an extra fee, so check College Board's site for the late deadline.
When do December SAT scores come out?
Scores go to your College Board account after test day. The exact date is on College Board's score release calendar, so check there rather than trusting a guess.
Is the December SAT harder than other dates?
No test date is designed to be harder. Every SAT is scored on the same scale, so a score from one date means the same thing as a score from any other.