2018
Summer
It's a good idea for students to start work on college essays the summer before senior year. Get tips on writing college essays.
July
AP scores are released to students, their designated colleges, and high schools.
AP Scholar Awards and International Diplomas are available online.
July 11
Scores for the June 2018 SAT and SAT Subject Tests will be available to students at Student Score Reports.
August 7
Late registration deadline for the August 25 SAT for mailed registrations.
August 15
Late registration deadline for the August 25 SAT for registrations made online or by phone. Register now.
August 17
Deadline to request accommodations for the October 6 SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Learn more about testing accommodations.
August 21
Deadline to request accommodations for the October PSAT/NMSQT. Learn more about testing accommodations.
August 25
SAT test day: Register now.
Early fall
Seniors: Ask for recommendation letters from teachers, counselors, or others. Learn how to get the best recommendations.
September–October
Seniors: If applying early decision/early action, begin working on applications. Get tips on applying early.
September 3
Deadline to send four free score reports for the August 25 SAT. Sending score reports after midnight on this date incurs a fee, except if the student is eligible for an SAT fee waiver. Learn how to send scores.
September 7
Regular registration deadline for the October 6 SAT. Register now.
For students who took the SAT with Essay in August, multiple-choice scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
For students who took the SAT without the essay and SAT Subject Tests in August, their full score reports will be available at Student Score Reports.
By September 9
For students who took the SAT with Essay in August, SAT Essay scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
September 14
Deadline to request accommodations for the November 3 SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Learn more about testing accommodations.
September 15
Deadline to request students' May 2018 AP Exam free-response booklets. Learn more about AP score reporting services.
September 18
Late registration deadline for the October 6 SAT for mailed registrations.
September 24, 2018–March 29, 2019
Testing window for the PSAT 8/9. Learn more about the PSAT 8/9.
September 26
Late registration deadline for the October 6 SAT for registrations made online or by phone. Register now.
October 1
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) becomes available. Seniors should fill it out to apply for financial aid. Learn more about the FAFSA.
CSS Profile becomes available. Seniors should complete the form for additional financial aid opportunities. Learn more about CSS Profile.
October 5
Regular registration deadline for the November 3 SAT. Register now.
October 6
SAT test day: Register now.
October 10
Primary test day for the 2018 PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors. Learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT.
SAT School Day test day (anticipated). Learn more about SAT School Day.
October 12
Deadline to request accommodations for the December 1 SAT and SAT Subject Tests. Learn more about testing accommodations.
October 13
Saturday test day for the 2018 PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors. Learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT.
October 16
Late registration deadline for the November 3 SAT for mailed registrations.
October 19
For students who took the SAT with Essay on October 6, multiple-choice scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
For students who took the SAT without the essay and SAT Subject Tests on October 6, full score reports will be available at Student Score Reports.
By October 21
For students who took the SAT with Essay on October 6, SAT Essay scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
October 24
Late registration deadline for the November 3 SAT for registrations made online or by phone. Register now.
Alternate test day for the 2018 PSAT/NMSQT for sophomores and juniors. Learn more about the PSAT/NMSQT.
October 31
Deadline to request the AP Exam Multiple-Choice Rescore Service for the May 2018 exams. Learn more about AP score reporting services.
October–November senior year
Deadlines for early decision/early action applications usually fall in these months. Learn more about applying early decision/early action.
November 2
Regular registration deadline for the December 1 SAT. Register now.
For students who took the SAT with Essay on October 10 (on a school day), multiple-choice scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
For students who took the SAT without the essay on October 10, full score reports will be available at Student Score Reports.
By November 4
For students who took the SAT with Essay on October 10 (on a school day), SAT Essay scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
SAT test day: Register now.
November 12
Deadline to send four free score reports for the November 3 SAT. Sending score reports after midnight on this date incurs a fee, except if the student is eligible for an SAT fee waiver. Learn how to send scores.
November 13
Late registration deadline for December 1 SAT for mailed registrations.
November 16
For students who took the SAT with Essay on November 3, multiple-choice scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
For students who took the SAT without the essay and SAT Subject Tests on November 3, full score reports will be available at Student Score Reports.
November 18
For students who took the SAT with Essay on November 3, SAT Essay scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
November 20
Late registration deadline for December 1 SAT for registrations made online or by phone. Register now.
December
PSAT/NMSQT scores from October will be available at Student Score Reports.
December 1
SAT test day: Register now.
December 10
Deadline to send four free score reports for the December 1 SAT. Sending score reports after midnight on this date incurs a fee, except if the student is eligible for an SAT fee waiver. Learn how to send scores.
December 14
For students who took the SAT with Essay on December 1, multiple-choice scores will be available at Student Score Reports.
For students who took the SAT without the essay and SAT Subject Tests on December 1, full score reports will be available at Student Score Reports.
Deadline to request accommodations for PSAT 10 testing window (February–March). Learn more about the PSAT 10.
By December 16
For students who took the SAT with Essay on December 1, SAT Essay scores will be available at Student Score Reports.