Updated October 2026 by Carson Flowers. Dates checked against College Board on October 9, 2026.
The short answer: College Board runs eight SAT Weekend dates in 2026-27, and 5 are still ahead: November 7, December 5, March 6, May 1, June 5. Weekend dates are open to every student, whatever your school offers during the day. Anticipated dates run through June 2028.
All 2026-27 SAT dates and deadlines
| Test date | Register by | Late registration | Scores released |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 (passed) | August 7, 2026 | August 11, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| September 12, 2026 (passed) | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 (passed) | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Source: College Board test dates and deadlines and score release dates. Scores arrive about two weeks after each test (June takes a little longer), and that release date is when you learn whether a retake is needed, often just days before the next registration deadline.
The SAT at school in Texas
Texas reimburses districts for one SAT, ACT, or TSIA per eligible student under HB 3, typically taken in spring of junior year.
Ask your school counselor whether your district runs one, and when. Either way, the weekend dates above are open to everyone.
Source: Texas testing information.
Which Texas colleges need an SAT score for fall 2027
| College | Fall 2027 testing | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| Rice University | Test optional | 1510 to 1560 |
| University of Texas at Dallas | Test optional | 1170 to 1390 |
| Baylor University | Test optional | 1190 to 1370 |
| Texas A&M University | Test optional | 1160 to 1390 |
| University of Houston | Test optional | 1140 to 1310 |
| Texas Tech University | Test optional | 1110 to 1260 |
| University of Texas at Austin | Requires a score | Not published |
Plan the test dates around these schools first: UT Austin requires a score, so the last date that reports in time for its deadlines is the one that matters.
Scholarship scores and their deadlines
Texas Tech Presidential Merit Scholarship (1500-1600 SAT tier): $9,000/year with a 4.0-3.96 unweighted GPA, guaranteed only to freshmen admitted by April 1 for fall entry
Texas Tech Presidential Merit Scholarship (1200-1290 SAT tier): $6,000/year with a 4.0-3.96 unweighted GPA, guaranteed only to freshmen admitted by April 1 for fall entry
The tiers, GPA rules and class years are on our Texas SAT prep page. Count back from the scholarship's testing deadline and from your earliest application deadline, and plan around whichever comes first.
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Find my teen's target scoreAnticipated 2027-28 SAT dates
| Anticipated test date | Cycle |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| September 18, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| October 9, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| November 6, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| December 4, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| March 4, 2028 | Spring 2028 |
| May 6, 2028 | Spring 2028 |
| June 3, 2028 | Spring 2028 |
These are College Board's own published planning dates, with no registration deadlines yet, and College Board can still move them. It already moved one: the October 2027 date is now October 9. Nothing past June 2028 has been published.
Quick answers
When is the next SAT in Texas?
November 7, 2026. Register by October 23, 2026, or by October 27, 2026 with the late fee. Weekend SAT dates are the same in every state. Register early to get a test center close to home.
When should a junior take the SAT?
A first official score in the fall or winter of junior year, then a retake in March or May. That leaves June and the anticipated August 2027 date as insurance, with scores back before senior-year applications open.
How many times should my teen take the SAT?
Two or three sittings is typical. Many colleges superscore, combining the best section scores across dates, so a planned second attempt usually costs little and can add points. Check each college's own policy.
Are the PSAT dates the same as the SAT dates?
No. The PSAT/NMSQT is given at school between October 1 and 30, 2026. Schools register students themselves, and only the junior-year PSAT counts toward National Merit.
More for Texas families
Every date without a plan is a wasted shot
Between school, sports and deadlines, most students get two or three test dates that really count. In a free Strategy Session we count your teen's remaining dates, set the target score for their Texas colleges, and build the six to twelve week plan to hit it. See the ranges at SAT Scores for Texas Colleges.