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How to Register for the SAT


How do I start to register for the SAT?


Keep in mind you have to register at least a month before the actual testing day.

Find your local test center to select when you want to write the test (one of the 7 test dates of the year) and where. The you will find the code to your local SAT test center.

I want to register. How do I go about this?

From here there are 3 ways to register for one of the 7 test days of the year.

1. ONLINE


Although these following images are pretty small to see, you'll get the idea of the information you'll be filling out. Step 1 is asking you to enter your student information. This includes things like your name, gender, where you live, when you were born and information on your high school and contact information.



Secondly, you'll have to fill in a parent or guardian's information. This requires mostly name and contact information.



Step 3 of the online process asks for you to come up with a username and password as well as just a question about whose filling out the form.

This is all very simple once you get onto CollegeBoard's site. They do a great job laying all of this out. After the above form, you'll have to go through and outline your interests, college of choice, etc. Then you'll go through by filling in the code you've already acquired for your given test center, the day you wish you write and where.

2. MAIL

  • You must pick up an SAT Registration Booklet, which is available at your school counselor's office. The Registration Form and return envelope are included in the SAT Registration Booklet. For here, you can mail in your cheque of the fee as well as your registration.
  • The address provided if you have lost the return envelope ..
College Board SAT Program
901 South 42nd Street
Mount Vernon, IL 62864
3. STANDBY

According to CollegeBoard you have the option in the very last minute approach of registering by standby. This is found directly on the CollegeBoard website...

To be considered for standby testing, please be present at the test center on test day before 7:45 a.m. You must include payment of a standby fee in addition to the regular fee for the test or tests you wish to take.

To register as a standby, be sure to:

  • Fill out the Registration Form completely and be sure to fill in the oval for the standby fee in item 18; otherwise, your scores will be delayed.
  • Include payment for the test fee, plus the additional standby fee. Payment must be in the form of a check, money order, or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa). Do not enclose cash. Checks and money orders should be made payable to "The College Board." Insufficient payment will cause your scores to be delayed.
  • Enclose the completed form and proper payment together in the envelope provided and seal it.
  • Place the appropriate label showing the test month on the envelope.
  • Bring the sealed envelope to the test center and give it to the supervisor when you check in.
  • Bring an acceptable photo ID.

Hope this helps! Best of luck with registration. And why not start to prepare by checking out our great resources: lessons and tests!! There's tons to check out.



  1. kanika_1224 saidMon, 22 Dec 2008 17:15:05 -0000 ( Link )

    where should i register?

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  2. kanika_1224 saidMon, 22 Dec 2008 17:17:24 -0000 ( Link )

    if we have to choose between 12th board examinations and SATexaminations,which should be given more preferences?

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  3. vasudhadixit saidWed, 24 Dec 2008 17:01:01 -0000 ( Link )

    i am in 12th now. when can i apply for the SAT exam? i want to write it this year itself. please let me know when are the dates

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  4. fenny07 saidTue, 14 Apr 2009 07:51:34 -0000 ( Link )

    Mr. Suresh, I am in my 12th now. I wish to appear for the SAT as well as the SAT subject tests this year itself…. I have been intimated by the Net that if I am supposed to get into any US college next year in 2010, I shall have to appear for all those tests before december 2009…is that true? Please let me know what my possible dates are… stay well

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  5. oLahav saidTue, 14 Apr 2009 13:41:59 -0000 ( Link )

    Yes, if you would like to start school in the fall 2010 term, it’s best advice to have your SAT scores all ready before December of the year before. This is because the admissions process for the top US colleges take a long time.

    However, if you’re not aiming towards colleges like Harvard or Yale, there’s no need to stress. You can still find great places to study, and these colleges are easier to get into. Not all colleges require SAT subject tests, so you might not want to do those right away- focus on the regular SAT first and clear it because it’s the most likely to be required. Also you should probably write the TOEFL test.

    You can contact some great school and send your inquiry about applications through our Directory.

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  6. learnhubba saidWed, 20 May 2009 14:10:36 -0000 ( Link )

    if i dont get good result in cbse 12th exam, but do well in SAT, does that affect my admission in university in USA?

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  7. Sureshbala saidMon, 25 May 2009 06:32:08 -0000 ( Link )

    Dear learnhubba,

    Most of the universities look for SAT score as well as your performance in +2 for admission into their undergraduate programs. So you cannot have a very low performance in your +2. A slightly low score in your +2 can always be compensated by a very good SAT score and also you could explain the same in your SOPs.

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  8. Saiyagna saidTue, 28 Jul 2009 14:21:43 -0000 ( Link )

    hello suresh I am now doing my +2 .so i am planning to register for the SAT exams after my boards…i.e. any time after february..i would like to know if i can proceed with this plan…..or is the SAT managable along with the boards….

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  9. leonis29 saidFri, 18 Sep 2009 17:34:54 -0000 ( Link )

    I want to be enrolled in fall 2010 but I have to take the SAT and TOEFL exams but there is another detail, I graduated from another country in 2009 and I am a lawful permanent resident who came to USA in august,2009 so I would like to know if I have even to wait until 1 year for applying for college and get classified as in-state tuition in Georgia Tech or I can star applying sright now?? Many thanks in advance!!!

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  10. anuj vats saidSun, 20 Sep 2009 05:50:14 -0000 ( Link )

    hi. can anybody tell me when and how can i apply for set?

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