1. How should I pay when I register?
Ans. Payment must be made in U.S. dollars and in the form of a cheque, money order, or credit card (American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or Visa). Checks and money orders should be made payable to "The College Board." Insufficient payment will cause your scores to be delayed.
2. How can I guarantee that I'll get my first choice of a test center when I register?
Ans. Test center assignment is done on a "first come, first served" basis. So although we can't guarantee you'll get your first choice of 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.
3. Do I have to complete the SAT Questionnaire each time I register?
Ans. Once you complete the SAT Questionnaire or SAT profile you don't have to fill it out again unless you need to update it. When you update a question, remember to answer the entire question. Your new answer will completely replace the old one.
4. Can parents or guardians register online on behalf of a child or children?
Ans. 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.
5. What if something goes wrong in the middle of registering online?
Ans. If you experience technical problems while completing the 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.
6. Can I cancel my online registration?
Ans. 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 (and received Confirmation or your Admission Ticket) it cannot be canceled and your test fees cannot be refunded.
7. Why do I need a collegeboard.com password to register online?
Ans. You can use many collegeboard.com features without signing in, but you need to be able to sign in to register for the SAT online. That way, you can:
1. Start registration and return to it later.
2. Check your test center assignment.
3. Make corrections to your Admission Ticket.
4. Print an Admission Ticket to use on test day.
5. View your SAT scores online.
8. Why don’t my username and/or password work when I try to log in?
Ans. Remember that your username and password are "case sensitive," so you must use the same capital or lowercase letters you used when you set up your username 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.
9. Are there browser requirements to support online registration?
Ans. To register online for the SAT, we recommend using the following browser versions:
Netscape 6.2.3 or higher
Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher
America Online 5.0 or higher
Please note: "Cookies" must be enabled to register online. WebTV cannot be used for online registration. We do not recommend that you use Netscape 6.0 or 6.1. If you are an AOL user with a Windows 95 or Windows 98 operating system, please verify that your MSIE browser version is 5.0 or greater by going to Keyword: Browser.
10. Is my personal information safe online?
Ans. Any personal information you share is securely managed and protected. For more information, please review our Privacy Policy. Netscape Navigator 4.7X, Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0, and America Online version 5.0 (or later versions of all browsers) allow you to submit your personal information in a secure, encrypted form.
11. What if I can't connect to online SAT registration?
Ans. 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 the high volume. Busy periods include registration deadlines and the days approaching an SAT administration. If you register before the deadline days, in the early morning, or afternoon, or on weekends, the site will be less busy.
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