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SAT

SAT (digital SAT)

The digital admission test used by universities in the United States and many other countries.

Facts checked 21 October 2026

Duration
2h 14m
Delivered through
College Board centres
Results
Most scores are released 2–4 weeks after the test date. For example, the 3 October 2026 test had a student release date of 16 October 2026.

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Overview

The SAT measures reading, writing and maths skills for undergraduate admission. It is taken on a laptop or tablet in the Bluebook app at a supervised test centre. Each section is adaptive, so the second module is easier or harder depending on how you did in the first.

Who it is for

  • Students applying for undergraduate study in the United States
  • Students applying to universities elsewhere that accept SAT scores
  • Students applying for scholarships that ask for SAT scores
  • A-level, IB, FSc and Matric/Intermediate students planning to study abroad

Versions

SAT (weekend)

The standard SAT taken on a national test date at a test centre. The same dates apply in the US and internationally.

Where it is accepted

  • Undergraduate admission at universities in the United States
  • Undergraduate admission at many universities outside the US that accept SAT scores
  • Some university scholarship programmes

Always check the current requirements of the university, employer, regulator or visa authority you are applying to.

Test format

SAT sections
SectionWhat it involves
Reading and Writing54 questions in two adaptive modules of 32 minutes each (64 minutes).
Break10 minutes between the two sections.
Math44 questions in two adaptive modules of 35 minutes each (70 minutes). Most questions are multiple choice; some need a typed answer.

Total time: 2 hours 14 minutes of testing, plus a 10-minute break

Scores and validity

Scoring
Total score 400–1600. Each section (Reading and Writing; Math) is scored 200–800. There is no pass mark; universities set their own expectations.
Validity
College Board does not set an expiry date. Scores are archived a year after you leave high school but can still be sent. College Board says scores over five years old may be less useful predictors. Each university decides how old a score it accepts.

How long results take is shown at the top of this page.

Fees

Fees are set by the test owner, were checked on 21 October 2026, and can change. Confirm the price when you book. GAPICT never takes exam fees.

On test day

Identification

For testing in Pakistan: a valid passport (with name, photo and signature) or a valid Pakistan national ID card. Original, unexpired, and matching the admission ticket name exactly. Testing outside your home country requires a passport.

Arrive early, bring only what the test owner allows, and expect identity checks and a photo at check-in. Read our test day guide and exam day FAQs.

How to book

Exam seats for SAT are booked and paid on the test owner's own system. Delivered through: College Board test centres (schools and approved organisations), using the Bluebook app.

  1. 1

    Register through your College Board account at satsuite.collegeboard.org, choosing a test date and an available test centre.

  2. 2

    Create or sign in to your account on the official booking site.

  3. 3

    Choose your exam, then a test centre, date and time.

  4. 4

    Pay the exam fee to the test owner and keep your confirmation email.

  5. 5

    Check the ID rules and arrive early on test day.

Book on official SAT website (opens in a new tab)

You register and pay in your College Board account. Change and cancellation fees apply by deadline.

GAPICT cannot take bookings for this exam. Exam seats are booked and paid on the test owner's system.

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SAT FAQs

Do I need my own device?
The SAT is taken in the Bluebook app on a laptop or tablet. If you need to borrow a device from College Board, you must register at least 30 days before test day.
Is there a separate regional fee for Pakistan?
No. Since August 2025 College Board charges one international fee of USD 43 for all students testing outside the US, on top of the USD 68 registration fee.
What are the next test dates?
College Board lists 7 November 2026, 5 December 2026, 6 March 2027, 1 May 2027 and 5 June 2027. The dates are the same in the US and internationally.
Can I take the SAT more than once?
Yes. Many students take it more than once. Most universities consider your highest score, but some ask for all scores, so check each university's policy.

Sources

Facts on this page were checked against these official sources on 21 October 2026. If anything here differs from the test owner's website, the owner's website is correct.

SAT® is a trademark registered by the College Board, which is not affiliated with, and does not endorse, this website.

SAT and related names are trademarks of their owners and are used here only to describe the test. GAPICT is independent of College Board, is not endorsed by it, and is not currently an authorised centre for this test.

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