SAT Waitlist Testing - What it is and how it works
Please note: Waitlist registration is not an option for the SAT tests taking place during the 2023-2024 academic year.
Did your child miss the regular and late registration deadlines for the SAT? If so, he or she can request SAT waitlist status. Here's what your child needs to know about the waitlist option.
There is a $53 fee to test from the waitlist (in addition to the basic SAT test registration fee ).
Test centers admit from the waitlist on a first-come, first-serve basis and only if there are seats, materials, and staff available after all registered students have been admitted.
A student could be turned away; there are no guaranteed seats or test booklets.
To request a spot on the waitlist, a student must submit the request online through their College Board account. Students may choose only one test center.
For more information about SAT Waitlist Status, visit the College Board website.
Frequently asked questions
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