The SAT is typically offered several times a year. For international students, expected dates from June to December 2025 include:

• 📆 August 23, 2025

• 📆 October 4, 2025

• 📆 November 1, 2025

• 📆 December 6, 2025
  Always check the official College Board website for confirmed dates and deadlines.

Yes, the SAT is now a fully digital test for international students. It is shorter, adaptive, and taken on a computer or approved device using the Bluebook app.

SAT test centers are available in major cities such as:

• Lagos (e.g., Chrisland Schools, American International School)

• Abuja (e.g., Loyola Jesuit College, Premier International School)

• Port Harcourt

• Ibadan

• Enugu
  Availability may vary, so check the College Board registration portal for current options.

The SAT registration fee for international students is:

• $68 for the base test

• +$43 regional fee for Africa
  Total: $111 USD
  Additional fees may apply for late registration or sending extra score reports.

• At Bluesilvers, we charge about 176k Naira depending on the exchange rate. It could be more or less 176k

To register for the SAT, you'll need:

• A valid international passport (as ID)

• A recent digital photo

• Access to a payment method (credit/debit card)

• A College Board account

It's advisable to register 1–2 months before your desired test date to secure your preferred center and date. Late registration usually attracts an extra fee.

The SAT is required by many U.S. colleges and universities. A strong score improves admission chances, scholarship eligibility, and can strengthen your application, especially in competitive schools.

The SAT includes:

• 📖 Reading and Writing Section

• ➗ Math Section (with and without calculator)
  It now lasts about 2 hours and 14 minutes.

• Enroll in professional SAT prep programs like those offered by BlueSilvers Consulting

• Use College Board’s free materials and Khan Academy

• Practice regularly with full-length digital tests

No, you do not need internet during the test. The SAT digital test is taken via the Bluebook app, which you download beforehand. All test content is preloaded.

Your valid international passport is required. It must be:

• Unexpired

• Official government-issued

• Bearing your full name and clear photo
  No other ID is accepted for Nigerian students.

You can take the SAT as many times as you want. Most students take it 2–3 times to improve their scores. Colleges usually consider your highest scores (superscoring may apply).

The SAT is scored on a 1600-point scale:

• 1200–1350: Good

• 1350–1450: Very good

• 1450–1550: Excellent

• 1550–1600: Exceptional
  Top U.S. universities often expect scores above 1400.

You can send your scores to 4 colleges for free when you register. After the test, you can send more scores for an additional fee through your College Board account.

Digital SAT results are released within days (usually 13–15 days) after the test date. You’ll be notified by email when scores are ready.

Yes! High SAT scores can qualify you for merit-based scholarships and financial aid from colleges and scholarship organizations.

Both are college admission tests. SAT focuses more on evidence-based reading and math, while the ACT includes a Science section and is more fast-paced.

Yes, you can register independently if you are 13 or older. However, a parent or guardian can assist with payment and profile setup.

Yes, you can cancel or change your test date via your College Board account, but fees may apply. Always check the deadlines for changes.