Retake SAT if needed

Overview

May offers another opportunity to improve your SAT score!

Test Date

May 2, 2026

• Registration deadline: April 17, 2026
• Late registration: April 21, 2026 (+$35 fee)

Consider Retaking If...

• Your March score was below your target
• You've identified specific areas to improve with more practice
• Your target schools have higher median scores
• You want to improve your superscore

Consider NOT Retaking If...

• You met or exceeded your target in March
• You're applying test-optional and prefer not to submit
• Additional stress isn't worth marginal improvement

Quick Prep Boost

• Analyze your March score report — identify exact weakness areas
• Focus all prep time on those areas
• Take 2-3 practice tests before May

Superscoring Reminder

Most colleges take your highest section scores across all test dates. Even if your total doesn't improve much, improving one section helps!

After May

If still not at target, June 6 is your last chance before senior year begins.