2019
Through April 26
Spring testing window for PSAT 8/9 and PSAT 10.
April 12
Deadline to request testing accommodations for the June 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Learn more about accommodations for students with disabilities.
April 16
Late registration deadline for May 4 SAT and SAT Subject Tests for mailed registrations.
April 18
Deadline to request four free score reports from the April 9 SAT School Day be sent to colleges. Unless your child’s eligible for an SAT fee waiver, there will be a fee to request score reports after midnight tonight. Learn more about sending SAT scores to colleges.
April 22
Most SAT scores from the March 27 SAT School Day will be available.
April 23
SAT School Day test day. Learn about SAT School Day.
April 24
Late registration deadline for May 4 SAT and SAT Subject Tests for registrations made online or by phone. Register now.
April 30
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Build and Practice.
May 1
National College Decision Day: This is the deadline for seniors to notify the college they've decided to attend.
May 2
Deadline to request four free score reports from the April 23 SAT School Day be sent to colleges. Unless your child's eligible for an SAT fee waiver, there will be a fee to request score reports after midnight tonight. Learn more about sending SAT scores to colleges.
May 3
Regular registration deadline for the June 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Register now.
May 4
SAT and SAT Subject Test day: Register now.
May 6
Most SAT scores from the April 9 SAT School Day will be available.
May 6–10
First week of AP Exams.
May 13–17
Second week of AP Exams.
May 13
Deadline to request four free score reports from the May 4 SAT be sent to colleges. Unless your child’s eligible for an SAT fee waiver, there will be a fee to request score reports after midnight tonight. Learn more about sending SAT scores to colleges.
May 14
Late registration deadline for June 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests for mailed registrations.
May 17
Multiple-choice scores for students who took the SAT with Essay on May 4 will be available.
Online and paper score reports for students who took the SAT without the essay on May 4 will be available.
May 20
Most SAT scores from the April 23 SAT School Day will be available.
May 22
Late registration deadline for June 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests for registrations made online or by phone. Register now.
May 31
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Build, Practice, and Improve.
SUMMER
It's a good idea for students to start work on college essays the summer before senior year.
June 1
SAT and SAT Subject Test day: Register now.
June 10
Deadline to request four free score reports from the June 1 SAT be sent to colleges. Unless your child's eligible for an SAT fee waiver, there will be a fee to request score reports after midnight tonight. Learn more about sending SAT scores to colleges.
June 30
Deadline to submit the FAFSA to receive federal financial aid for the 2019-20 academic year.
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Build Your College List, Practice for the SAT, and Improve Your Score.
Early July
AP Exam scores for the May 2019 test dates will be available online.
July 10
Multiple-choice scores for students who took the SAT with Essay on June 1 will be available.
Online and paper score reports for students who took the SAT without the essay on June 1 will be available.
July 31
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Practice and Strengthen.
August 24
SAT and SAT Subject Test day: Register now.
August 31
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Practice and Strengthen.
September–October
If your child is taking any AP courses, talk to them about taking the AP Exams in May. They'll need to register with their school's AP coordinator in the fall to avoid late fees.
High school seniors: Ask for recommendation letters from teachers, counselors, coaches, or others.
If your child is applying early decision/early action, they should begin working on applications now.
September 30
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Practice and Strengthen.
October 1
FAFSA becomes available. Seniors should fill out this form to apply for federal financial aid for college.
CSS Profile becomes available. Seniors should fill out this form for nonfederal financial aid opportunities.
October–November
Deadlines for early decision/early action applications usually fall in these months.
October 5
SAT and SAT Subject Test day: Register now.
October 16
PSAT/NMSQT primary test day.
October 19
PSAT/NMSQT Saturday test day.
October 30
PSAT/NMSQT alternate test day.
October 31
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Complete, Practice, Improve, and Strengthen.
November 2
SAT and SAT Subject Test day: Register now.
November 15
If your child wants to take any AP Exams in May, their AP coordinator must order the exams before midnight so you aren't charged a late fee.
November 30
Class of 2020 deadline to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Complete and Improve.
December
PSAT/NMSQT scores will be released.
December 7
SAT and SAT Subject Test day: Register now.
December 31
Deadline for students graduating in 2020 or 2021 to apply for this month's College Board Opportunity Scholarships: Complete and Improve.