Test Dates
Dates are gathered from official College Board, ACT, ERB, and EMA sources and were last verified Sep 1, 2026. Test dates and deadlines can change. Always confirm on the official site before you register.
| Test date | Registration deadline | Late registration | Scores released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Aug 22, 2026 | Aug 7, 2026 | Aug 11, 2026 | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Sat, Sep 12, 2026 | Aug 28, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 25, 2026 |
| Sat, Oct 3, 2026 | Sep 18, 2026 | Sep 22, 2026 | Oct 16, 2026 |
| Sat, Nov 7, 2026 | Oct 23, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 |
| Sat, Dec 5, 2026 | Nov 20, 2026 | Nov 24, 2026 | Dec 18, 2026 |
| Sat, Mar 6, 2027 | Feb 19, 2027 | Feb 23, 2027 | TBA |
| Sat, May 1, 2027 | Apr 16, 2027 | Apr 20, 2027 | TBA |
| Sat, Jun 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | TBA |
Registration and change/cancellation deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Verify & register at collegeboard.org| Test date | Registration deadline | Late registration | Photo / standby | Scores released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Sep 19, 2026 | Aug 14, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | Sep 14, 2026 | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Sat, Oct 17, 2026 | Sep 11, 2026 | Sep 29, 2026 | Oct 12, 2026 | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Sat, Dec 12, 2026 | Nov 6, 2026 | Nov 29, 2026 | Dec 7, 2026 | Dec 22, 2026 |
| Sat, Feb 27, 2027 | Jan 22, 2027 | Feb 9, 2027 | Feb 22, 2027 | Mar 16, 2027 |
| Sat, Apr 10, 2027 | Mar 5, 2027 | Mar 23, 2027 | Apr 5, 2027 | Apr 20, 2027 |
| Sat, Jun 12, 2027 | May 7, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | Jun 7, 2027 | Jun 22, 2027 |
| Sat, Jul 10, 2027Not offered in California; New York availability begins in 2027. | Jun 4, 2027 | Jun 22, 2027 | Jul 5, 2027 | Jul 20, 2027 |
Registration, late, and photo deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Central.
Verify & register at act.orgISEE
Independent School Entrance Exam · ERB (Educational Records Bureau)
The ISEE is offered year-round rather than on fixed national dates. You pick a date and location that works for you and register through ERB.
- Offered in three seasons: Fall (Aug–Nov), Winter (Dec–Mar), and Spring/Summer (Apr–Jul).
- A student may take it once per season — up to three times a year.
- Test at a Prometric center, a participating school, or at home online (ISEE At Home).
- Register online up to ~3 days before (online) or ~21 days before (paper). Registration opens August 1.
- Scores are typically available within a few business days.
SSAT
Secondary School Admission Test · EMA (The Enrollment Management Association)
The SSAT offers fixed Saturday "Standard" test dates plus flexible options, so most families have several ways to schedule it.
- Three ways to test: Standard (fixed Saturday paper dates at test centers), Flex (one flexible date/location per year), and computer-based at a Prometric center or at home.
- Levels: Elementary (grades 3–4), Middle (5–7), and Upper (8–11).
- Six Standard (paper) Saturday dates run roughly October through March. Registration opens August 1.
- Scores are typically released online about two weeks after the test.
EMA announces each year's SSAT Standard (paper) Saturday dates on August 1. The 2026-27 dates will appear here automatically once published; until then, use the official link to check.