Frequently Asked Questions About SAT Registration
Questions about Test Registration
- Why do I have to register by mail if it's the first time I am registering for Sunday testing?
- I signed up for three SAT Subject Tests, but I only want to take two. What should I do?
- I signed up for one (or two) SAT Subject Test(s), and now I want to add another one (or two). What should I do?
Questions about Registering Online
- How can I guarantee that I'll get my first choice of a test center when I register?
- Do I have to complete the SAT Questionnaire each time I register?
- Can parents or guardians register online on behalf of a child or children?
- What if something goes wrong in the middle of registering online?
- Can I cancel my online registration?
- Why do I need a collegeboard.com password to register online?
- Why doesn't my user name and/or password work when I try to log in?
- Are there browser requirements to support online registration?
- Is my personal information safe online?
- What if I can't connect to online SAT registration?
- Can I access my information when I register online if I've already registered for a previous test by mail?
Questions about Test Registration
Why do I have to register by mail if it's the first time I am registering for Sunday testing?
Sunday testing is only available if you cannot test on Saturday due to a religious observance. First time Sunday test-takers must register by mail and use test center code 01000 for the first-choice test center, leaving the second-choice test center blank. A letter from your clergy on letterhead must also accompany all mailed Sunday registrations.
If you have tested previously on a Sunday, you can register online or use telephone re-registration (an additional fee is charged for phone registrations).
I signed up for three SAT Subject Tests, but I only want to take two. What should I do?
On test day, simply take the test(s) you want to take. There's no need to contact us.
I signed up for one (or two) SAT Subject Test(s), and now I want to add another one (or two). What should I do?
If you are testing at a test center and want to add one or two SAT Subject Tests (other than a Language Test with Listening) you do not have to contact us. The SAT Subject Tests books contain all the SAT Subject Tests given on that date. If you want to take a listening test (offered only in November), you must contact us by the late registration date. Students testing outside the United States must contact us by the regular registration date. You will be sent a bill for any additional test(s) you take.
SSD school-based test-takers need to contact Customer Service at least two weeks (three weeks for international students) prior to the test date to make any changes to the SAT Subject Tests they want to take. Only the SAT Subject Tests selected at registration are sent.
Questions about Registering Online
How can I guarantee that I'll get my first choice of a test center when I register?
Test center assignment is done on a "first come, first served" basis. So although we can't guarantee you'll get your first-choice test center when you register, registering early gives you the best chance of getting the test center you want. Remember that you can register in advance for any test date during the year, not just the next scheduled date.
Do I have to complete the SAT Questionnaire each time I register?
Once you complete the SAT Questionnaire or SAT profile, you don't have to fill it out again, although you may need to update it. When you update a question, remember to answer the entire question. Your new answer completely replaces the old one.
Can parents or guardians register online on behalf of a child or children?
A separate "My Organizer" and SAT profile must be created for each student registering online to take the SAT. Anyone with a Parent or Professional "My Organizer" account cannot register online for the SAT. Only student accounts can be used to complete the online SAT registration.
What if something goes wrong in the middle of registering online?
If you experience technical problems while completing an online registration, most likely your information will still be saved. To complete your registration, simply return to "My SAT" and click "Finish Registering" next to the test date you were registering for, and continue filling out the form.
Can I cancel my online registration?
If you have not yet submitted your registration, it remains incomplete until the late registration deadline. Incomplete registrations are deleted from the system after the late registration deadline.
Once you've submitted your registration, it cannot be canceled and your test fees cannot be refunded. You may, for a fee, transfer your registration to a future test date by contacting us.
Why do I need a collegeboard.com password to register online?
You can use many of our College Board website features without signing in, but you need to be able to sign in to register online for the SAT. That way, you can:
- Start a registration and return to it later.
- Check your test center assignment.
- Make corrections to your Admission Ticket.
- Print an Admission Ticket to use on test day.
- View your SAT scores online.
- Send your scores using Score Choice™.
- Practice for the SAT and use other customized collegeboard.com services.
Why doesn't my user name and/or password work when I try to log in?
Remember that your user name and password are "case sensitive," so you must use the same capital or lowercase letters you used when you set up your user name and password. If you need to check them, you can use "Forgot Your Password?" to request that a hint or information be emailed to you.
If you created an SAT Registration, SAT Prep, or College Search account before April 03, 2001, your "old" password will not be recognized. You need to sign up again, in order to access all of your personal information on our site with one password.
When you use a service (such as SAT Registration or College Search) you'll be prompted to "sync up" your accounts. If you have forgotten your old user name and password, contact Customer Service.
Are there browser requirements to support online registration?
To register online for the SAT, we recommend using the following browser versions:
- Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher
- FireFox 1.5 or higher
- Safari 2.0 or higher
Other browsers that should work are:
- Netscape 6.2.3 or higher
- Mozilla
Note: Cookies must be enabled to register online. WebTV cannot be used for online registration.
Is my personal information safe online?
The College Board takes your privacy very seriously and employs an array of measures to protect any personal information you provide to us. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy. The recommended browsers allow you to submit your personal information in a secure, encrypted form.
What if I can't connect to online SAT registration?
Occasionally, due to updates or other routine maintenance, online registration may run slowly or may be inaccessible. If this is the case you should return later to begin your registration.
Sometimes the application runs slowly because of high volume. Busy periods include registration deadlines and the days approaching an SAT administration. If you register before deadline days, in the early morning, or afternoon, or on weekends, the site will be less busy.
Can I access my information when I register online if I've already registered for a previous test by mail?
Yes. When you begin the online registration process, you are prompted to enter your previous registration number or the date you previously tested. The registration number can be found on your SAT Admission Ticket or SAT score report. You are not able to access your SAT records online without a valid registration number.
If you have registered more than once via a paper form, you may enter any of your previous registration numbers. Call Customer Service if you need to verify a previous registration number.
