It is recommended that SAT and ACT test prep sessions begin a minimum of 6 WEEKS prior to the registered test date (6 weeks for SSAT). For example, if your child is planning to take a test on December 10, we should schedule our first session of the program at least six (6) weeks prior to that date: October 22. See below for recommended start dates based on this year’s SAT, ACT and SSAT test dates.
2026 SAT TEST DATES
| Test Date | Start Date |
|---|---|
| September 12, 2026 | July 26, 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 | August 15, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | September 19, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | October 17, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | January 17, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | March 14, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | April 18, 2027 |
Dates followed by an “*” signify future anticipated testing dates.
*FYI – The regular registration deadline for each SAT test on the College Board website is typically about 5 weeks prior to the test date. (BEGINNING IN MARCH 2024, THE SAT WILL BE IN DIGITAL FORM AND WILL BE TAKEN ON THE COMPUTER AT SCHOOL TESTING SITES.)
2026 ACT TEST DATES
| Test Date | Start Date |
|---|---|
| September 19, 2026 | August 1, 2026 |
| October 17, 2026 | August 22, 2026 |
| December 12, 2026 | October 24, 2026 |
| February 27, 2027 | January 10, 2027 |
| April 10, 2027 | February 21, 2027 |
| June 12, 2027 | April 25, 2027 |
| July 10, 2027 | May 23, 2027 |
*FYI – The regular registration deadline for each ACT test on the College Board website is typically about 5 weeks prior to the test date.
2026 SSAT TEST DATES
| Test Date | Start Date | Test Date | Start Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2026 | August 23, 2026 | January 9, 2027 | November 22, 2026 |
| November 14, 2026 | September 27, 2026 | January 30, 2027 | December 13, 2026 |
| December 12, 2026 | October 25, 2026 | March 13, 2027 | January 24, 2027 |
*FYI – The regular registration deadline for each SSAT test on the Secondary School Admissions website is typically about 3 weeks prior to the test date. (STUDENTS TAKING THE MIDDLE OR UPPER LEVEL SSAT NOW HAVE THE OPTION TO TAKE THE SSAT AT HOME ON THEIR COMPUTERS ON SPECIFIC HOME TEST DATES.)
Flex Test
If a student would like to take the SSAT on a date that is not a national test date, he or she may register for the SSAT flex test. Flex tests are individual or small group administrations of the SSAT offered by approved schools and educational consultants. Some flex tests are open to all registrants, while others are closed. Students can only take a flex test ONCE a year (note that the SSAT year runs from August 1st through July 31st). Students should schedule the test administration with an approved school or educational consultant prior to registering for the flex test. For more information about the flex test option, visit the SSAT website.
