Summer 2026 ACT® and SAT® Dates to Know: June Through September

Summer is an important time for ACT® and SAT® planning, especially for rising juniors and seniors who may be testing before fall college application deadlines.

While the June SAT® date has already passed, those June SAT® scores have not been released yet. The June ACT® is also still coming up, followed by the July ACT®, the August SAT®, and the September ACT® and SAT® dates.

Below are the key ACT® and SAT® dates from now through the end of September, along with the registration and score release deadlines currently listed by ACT and the College Board.

Keep in mind that test dates and deadlines can change, so students and parents should always confirm details directly with ACT or College Board before registering.

A Simple Summer Planning Reminder

For students who have already taken the June SAT®, the June 22 score release date may shape their next steps. Some students may be done testing, while others may need to register for a summer or early fall test date, adjust their prep plan, or decide whether another test makes sense.

For rising seniors, the July ACT®, August SAT®, September SAT®, and September ACT® are especially important because they may be among the last realistic chances to test before many college application deadlines. For rising juniors, these dates can help establish a baseline, support early score goals, or create a more realistic prep timeline for the school year.

The practical advice is simple: check the dates, choose the test date that best fits the student’s timeline, and register early enough to avoid unnecessary stress around test center availability and late deadlines.

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