October SAT scores release date: 16 October 2026
If you took the SAT on Saturday 3 October 2026, your scores come out on Friday 16 October 2026. High schools and districts see them in their score portal on Monday 19 October (College Board score release dates).
Quick answers
- When do October SAT scores come out? Friday 16 October 2026.
- Where do I see them? Sign in to your College Board account, the one you used to register for the test.
- What time? College Board's schedule gives the date only, not a time, so check your account during the day.
- When do colleges get them? Only if you chose to send them. College Board says processing times then vary by college.
All fall 2026 SAT score release dates
| SAT test date | Scores for students | Scores for schools |
|---|---|---|
| 22 August 2026 | 4 September | 8 September |
| 12 September 2026 | 25 September | 28 September |
| 3 October 2026 | 16 October | 19 October |
| 7 November 2026 | 20 November | 23 November |
| 5 December 2026 | 18 December | 21 December |
College Board says most weekend scores come out two to four weeks after test day.
Took the PSAT or SAT at school?
The in-school testing window, for the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 8/9 and SAT School Day, runs from 1 to 30 October 2026. Scores depend on when your school sends in the answers:
| School sent answers by | Scores for students |
|---|---|
| 9 October | 22 October |
| 23 October | 5 November |
| 30 October | 12 November |
US students aged 13 and over who gave a mobile number during in-school testing can also see their scores in the BigFuture School app. If you tested as part of a state programme, your state may set its own date.
Not happy with your score?
- The next SAT is on 7 November 2026. The registration deadline is 23 October, and late registration runs until 27 October.
- After that, 5 December 2026 (register by 20 November), then 6 March 2027.
Dates from College Board's SAT dates and deadlines page.
