Every year, millions of students across the United States take the SAT — or Scholastic Aptitude Test — a major milestone on the road to college.
The SAT measures reading, writing, and math skills, and a high score can strengthen college applications and open the door to scholarship opportunities. In 2023, more than 1.9 million students took the exam, according to the College Board. Many colleges and organizations offer scholarships based on strong SAT performance.
However, the competition is fierce. While programs like National Merit focus on PSAT scores, many other scholarships consider SAT scores, and some schools even award merit-based aid automatically for top scorers.
When do SAT scores come out in 2025?
The College Board, the organization responsible for administering the test, announced that scores will be released in phases depending on whether testing was done on a weekend or in school:
Spring 2025 score release dates for SAT weekend:
The release date of your scores depends on when you took the test and when your test was submitted, not on your scores, grade or location.
If you’ve taken an exam before June 7 — at school or independently — your test scores should already be available.
What time do scores come out?
Last year, SAT weekend scores were released in stages to manage the high volume of students checking their results, according to College Board. Some scores become available as early as 6 a.m., with most students able to view their scores by 8 p.m. on the release date.
For SAT in-school testing, scores typically become available around 6 p.m. on the designated release day.
3 ways to check your SAT scores
College Board indicates there are several ways to check your SAT score.
How to send your SAT scores to colleges or universities
When you registered for the SAT or took the test at school, you may have selected colleges or scholarship programs to receive your scores. If you didn’t choose recipients on test day or wish to add more, you can send your scores to additional institutions once they’re available, according to the College Board website.
Follow these steps to send your SAT scores:
In addition to your test scores, the recipient will also receive demographic information.
How long does the SAT take?
If you’re preparing for the SAT, knowing the test duration and what it involves is important.
The digital SAT lasts 2 hours and 14 minutes, excluding breaks. You’ll have a 10-minute break between the Reading & Writing and Math sections. The test is divided into two sections:
On test day, doors at the test center open at 7:45 a.m. and close at 8 a.m. After check-in, students are seated, and the proctor reads preliminary instructions. The test typically begins between 8:30 and 9 a.m., depending on how long these steps take.
This article originally appeared on Austin American-Statesman: When do SAT scores come out in June 2025? What time to expect college test results
Reporting by Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman / Austin American-Statesman
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