2026–27 Academic Year

Official Test Dates
2026–2027

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Always verify dates on the official testing body's website before registering. Dates marked "Expected" follow historical scheduling patterns and may not yet be officially confirmed. Fees and deadlines are approximate and subject to change. This page is for reference only.

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SAT

Undergraduate

College Board · Score: 400–1600 · Base fee: $68

Test DateReg. DeadlineLate DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
Aug 22, 2026Aug 7, 2026Aug 11, 2026$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed
Sep 12, 2026Aug 28, 2026Sep 1, 2026$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed
Oct 3, 2026Sep 18, 2026Sep 22, 2026$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed
Nov 7, 2026Oct 23, 2026Oct 27, 2026$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed
Dec 5, 2026Nov 20, 2026Nov 24, 2026$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed
Mar 6, 2027Feb 19, 2027Feb 23, 2027$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed
May 1, 2027Apr 16, 2027Apr 20, 2027$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed
Jun 5, 2027May 21, 2027May 25, 2027$68 (+$30 late)—✓ Confirmed

ℹ️ Note: Digital adaptive format. Schools may offer SAT School Day on separate dates. Fee waivers available for eligible students.

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ACT

Undergraduate

ACT, Inc. · Score: 1–36 composite · Base fee: $68

Test DateReg. DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
Jul 11, 2026Jun 5, 2026$68Final date of 2025–26 cycle✓ Confirmed
Sep 19, 2026Aug 14, 2026$68 (+$36 late)—✓ Confirmed
Oct 17, 2026Sep 11, 2026$68 (+$36 late)—✓ Confirmed
Dec 12, 2026Nov 6, 2026$68 (+$36 late)—✓ Confirmed
Feb 27, 2027Jan 22, 2027$68 (+$36 late)—✓ Confirmed
Apr 10, 2027Mar 5, 2027$68 (+$36 late)—✓ Confirmed
Jun 12, 2027May 7, 2027$68 (+$36 late)—✓ Confirmed
Jul 10, 2027Jun 4, 2027$68 (+$36 late)—✓ Confirmed

ℹ️ Note: Writing (essay) section is optional (+$27). Some states offer ACT as a free school-day test. Fee waivers available.

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LSAT

Law School

LSAC · Score: 120–180 · Base fee: $215

Test DateReg. DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
Aug 5–8, 2026Jun 25, 2026$215Multi-day window — you pick your specific slot✓ Confirmed
Sep 9–12, 2026Jul 28, 2026$215Multi-day window✓ Confirmed
Oct 7–10, 2026Aug 27, 2026$215Multi-day window✓ Confirmed
Nov 11–14, 2026Oct 1, 2026$215Multi-day window✓ Confirmed
Jan 2027 (window TBD)TBD$215Typically scheduled; dates announced by LSAC~ Expected
Feb 2027 (window TBD)TBD$215Typically scheduled; dates announced by LSAC~ Expected
Apr 2027 (window TBD)TBD$215Typically scheduled; dates announced by LSAC~ Expected
Jun 2027 (window TBD)TBD$215Typically scheduled; dates announced by LSAC~ Expected

ℹ️ Note: Offered 8 times/year as multi-day windows — you select a specific date within the window at registration. Fully remote (online). Score valid 5 years. Up to 3 attempts/year, 5 in 5 years.

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MCAT

Medical School

AAMC · Score: 472–528 · Base fee: $340

Test DateReg. DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
Jan–Feb 2027 (4–5 dates)Opens Oct 2026$340Includes newly added Feb 13 window; seats fill quickly~ Expected
Mar–May 2027 (peak season)Opens Oct 2026$340Most frequent testing — Fri & Sat dates; aligns with AMCAS rolling admissions~ Expected
Jun–Aug 2027 (4–5 dates/mo)Opens Oct 2026$340Ideal if using a gap semester for intensive study~ Expected
Early Sep 2027 (final window)Opens Oct 2026$340Cycle closes ~Sep 12 — latest possible date for this cycle~ Expected

ℹ️ Note: 7.5-hour exam. Registration opens October of the prior year — seats fill fast. Specific dates and seats released via the AAMC MCAT registration portal. 60-day, 30-day, and 10-day cancellation deadlines apply. Score valid 3 years for most programs.

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GRE

Graduate School

ETS · Score: 260–340 total · Base fee: $220

Test DateReg. DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
Year-round — General Test (Prometric)~3 days before$220Once every 21 days; up to 5 times in any 365-day period✓ Confirmed
Year-round — General Test (GRE at Home)~3 days before$22024/7 on-demand scheduling via ProctorU✓ Confirmed
Sep 14–27, 2026 — Subject Test windowSee ets.org$150GRE Subject Tests only (Bio, Lit, Math, Physics, Psych)✓ Confirmed
Oct 19–Nov 1, 2026 — Subject Test windowSee ets.org$150GRE Subject Tests only✓ Confirmed
Apr 19–May 2, 2027 — Subject Test windowSee ets.org$150GRE Subject Tests only✓ Confirmed

ℹ️ Note: General Test: no fixed dates — pick any open slot at ets.org. Subject Tests have 3 fixed windows per year. Scores valid 5 years. Retake General Test after 21 days.

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GMAT Focus

Business School

GMAC · Score: 205–805 · Base fee: $275

Test DateReg. DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
Year-round at Pearson VUE test centers~24 hours before$275Book at mba.com✓ Confirmed
Year-round online (GMAT Online)~24 hours before$275On-demand scheduling✓ Confirmed

ℹ️ Note: No fixed test dates — schedule any open day at mba.com. For Round 1 MBA deadlines (Sept): test by June–July. For Round 2 (Jan): test by Oct–Nov. For Round 3 (Apr): test by Jan–Feb. Scores valid 5 years. Retake after 16 days; max 5 per 12 months, 8 lifetime.

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IELTS Academic

English Proficiency

British Council / IDP / Cambridge · Score: Band 0–9 · Base fee: $215–$255 (varies by country)

Test DateReg. DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
Computer-based — up to 7 days/weekVaries by center$215–$255Most centers open Mon–Sat; check IDP USA or IELTS.org for local availability✓ Confirmed
Paper-based — up to 4 dates/month≈2–5 weeks prior$215–$255Typically Thursdays & Saturdays; 48 fixed global dates per year✓ Confirmed
IELTS Online (Academic, from home)~7 days before$215–$255Available in most countries; same score validity✓ Confirmed

ℹ️ Note: Dates vary by location, module (Academic/General Training), and format. Book via IDP USA (idp.com/usa), IELTS.org global test finder, or Cambridge English portal. Scores valid 2 years.

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TOEFL iBT

English Proficiency

ETS · Score: 0–120 · Base fee: $220

Test DateReg. DeadlineFeeNotesStatus
170+ dates/year at Prometric centers≥7 days before$220Centers in 180+ countries — check ets.org/toefl for real-time availability✓ Confirmed
TOEFL iBT Home Edition — year-round≥4 days before$220Available 24 hrs/day, 4 days/week; same test and score as in-center✓ Confirmed

ℹ️ Note: Plan to test 2–3 months before your earliest application deadline — score reporting takes 4–16 business days. No retake limit; wait at least 3 days between attempts. Scores valid 2 years.

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Quick Reference

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SAT
College Board
📅 8 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $68
📊 Score: 400–1600
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ACT
ACT, Inc.
📅 8 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $68
📊 Score: 1–36 composite
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LSAT
LSAC
📅 8 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $215
📊 Score: 120–180
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MCAT
AAMC
📅 4 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $340
📊 Score: 472–528
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GRE
ETS
📅 5 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $220
📊 Score: 260–340 total
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GMAT Focus
GMAC
📅 2 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $275
📊 Score: 205–805
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IELTS Academic
British Council / IDP / Cambridge
📅 3 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $215–$255 (varies by country)
📊 Score: Band 0–9
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TOEFL iBT
ETS
📅 2 dates this cycle
💵 Base fee: $220
📊 Score: 0–120

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