Official SAT and ACT links: registration, dates, fees and practice
Links first checked October 11, 2026 and rechecked October 23, 2026. We are not affiliated with College Board or ACT.
These official SAT and ACT links are the College Board and ACT pages for registration, dates, fees, scores and free practice. The SAT costs $68 and the ACT $70 for 2026-27, and both organizations offer fee waivers. Start with each test’s registration page, which shows the next dates and deadlines.
The official pages at a glance
| What you need | SAT (College Board) | ACT |
|---|---|---|
| Register, dates and scores | SAT: register, dates and scores | Register, dates and prices |
| Test dates and deadlines | SAT dates and deadlines | ACT national test dates |
| Fees | 2026-27 quick reference guide, including SAT fees (PDF) | ACT fees |
| Fee waivers | College Board fee waivers, on its SAT pages | ACT fee waivers |
| Free practice | Bluebook practice tests and Khan Academy | Free ACT practice tests |
| Recent changes | Digital, adaptive SAT in Bluebook | The enhanced ACT |
| Comparing scores | ACT/SAT concordance | Same concordance table |
Checked October 23, 2026.
SAT (College Board)
- SAT: register, dates and scores
- SAT dates and deadlines
- 2026-27 quick reference guide, including SAT fees (PDF)
ACT
- Register, dates and prices
- ACT fees
- ACT fee waivers
- The enhanced ACT
- ACT/SAT concordance
- Free ACT practice tests
How to use these official links
- Before registering: check the next test dates and deadlines; for example, the December 5 SAT’s deadline is November 20, and the December 12 ACT’s is November 6.
- If cost is a barrier: apply for a fee waiver from College Board or ACT.
- Before choosing a test: take a free official practice test of each, then compare with the concordance table.
- For the ACT: read about the enhanced ACT, since Science no longer counts toward the Composite.
Common questions about official SAT and ACT sources
Where do I register for the SAT or ACT?
The SAT through your College Board account; the ACT through MyACT on act.org.
Where are the official test dates?
On College Board’s SAT dates and deadlines page and ACT’s registration page.
Are there free official practice tests?
Yes. College Board offers Bluebook practice tests and Khan Academy prep; ACT offers free practice tests on its site.
Can I get a fee waiver?
Both College Board and ACT offer fee waivers for eligible students; see each organization’s fee waiver page.