SAT® registration is now open for the 2025-26 testing year. Many colleges require or consider SAT scores as part of their holistic admission and placement decisions, and your score is a great way to show your college readiness.

Most juniors take their first SAT in the spring, and many take it again in the fall of their senior year to improve their score. The SAT can help you keep your college options open, demonstrate your unique strengths, and even qualify for scholarships.