Ask APPLY ME: How do I register to take the SAT in Dubai?

Here’s a question we are asked frequently: How do I register to take the SAT in Dubai?

The official SAT is offered several times each year for international students and at many schools around Dubai. Our complete, step-by-step instructions are below. Be sure to have your parent’s credit card with you. You’ll also need a digital photo of yourself for the admissions ticket.

How to Register to Take the SAT in Dubai

1. Go to http://sat.collegeboard.com/register.
2. Click Register Now next to your preferred test date.
3. Click Sign up and follow the instructions to create a username and password. Make sure it’s easy to remember because you will have to re-log-in with it several times.
4. After creating a username and password, go back to the log-in page.
5. Enter your username and password.
6. Enter your password again if the Security Check screen pops up.
7. In the SAT organizer, look for and click Register Now.
8. On the personal info screen, enter your Gender and Date of Birth (you don’t have a social security number), Expected Graduation, Grade Level, Mailing Address (for Dubai zip code don’t enter anything), and click for your online score report only (if asked). Many Dubai high schools aren’t on the list so type in your school’s name.
9. Click Continue. A screen asking about your high school will pop up. Click OK then click Continue again.
10. On the next page (Build College Profile), only complete the information with the *. The others are not required and will just take too long. You can always fill this in later. Scroll to the bottom and click Continue.
11. On the next page (I Want a College That), scroll to the bottom and click Continue.
12. Next page (My High School Courses), scroll to the bottom and click Continue.
13. On the next page (My Activities & Sports), scroll to the bottom and click Continue.
14. Next page (Terms & Conditions), check the I Agree box at the bottom of the page.
15. Click the following on the test date page: Country (Outside the United States), Test (SAT), Test Date, SSD Eligibility (No), Fee Waiver (No).
16. Click Continue when you finish that page.

Select Your Test Center

1. On the Test Center screen, put that you want a test center in the UAE and click Search by Country.
   All of the test centers will come up. If the school closest to you isn’t listed or is full, try to pick another that is nearby or easy to get to.
2. Select the school then click Continue.
3. On the next screen, scroll down and click Continue.
4. Click the box to upload your photo as a .jpg, .gif, or .png file. Crop it if necessary, then click Continue.
5. Scroll down and click Continue on the next screen.
6. Check and make sure the information is correct on the next page. Your name must be written like it is on your passport. Confirm the test date and location.

Pay for the SAT and Don’t Request Score

1. Click Make Payment.
2. Click Agree and confirm the information in the popup window.
3. Enter your parent’s credit card details on the next screen. If you aren’t sure where the security code is, click the info bubble on the screen to find out.
4. When you finish, click Submit.
5. Print your admissions ticket and order confirmation. You can access it again later, if necessary.
6. Click Return to My SAT.
7. Click Send Scores Later in the popup window.

FAQ About Register for the SAT in Dubai

When can you take the SAT UAE?

Click here for the 2022-2023 SAT UAE test dates. The test is only offered 6 times per year so plan ahead!

Can I take the SAT in Dubai?

Yes, you can! You can take the SAT in Dubai and in most countries around the world. You can be in any grade or even out of school when you take the SAT.

How long is SAT valid for?

The SAT is valid forever. However, generally, SAT results will be accepted by colleges and universities within 5 years of being taken. So, essentially, the SAT is valid for 5 years. Some teachers have told our students it is only 2 years. Language tests, like the TOEFL and the IELTS, are only valid for 2 years. You can submit SAT scores that are up to 5 years old.

Congratulations! You’re registered to take the SAT! Now it’s time to prepare…

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