Gosh, SATs are making me anxious. So, hypothetically speaking, suppose I've already registered for the SAT but for some reason I need to cancel. What's the process for that? Can I get a refund?
Sure, if you're feeling the need to cancel your SAT registration, you do have some options.
Firstly, you can cancel your SAT registration any time before the test day. You need to do this by mailing or faxing a cancellation form to the College Board. But remember, unfortunately, you won't get a refund for the standard registration fee.
Secondly, if you don't feel well, it's better not to attend the test. There's a score cancellation option that's available until 11:59 PM (Eastern Time) the Wednesday after the test. It can be done online through your College Board account or by filling out and sending a score cancellation form via fax or overnight delivery.
An important note, though, is that if you are considering colleges that allow score choice, there might not be a need to cancel your scores, as you can choose which SAT scores you want to send to colleges.
When it comes to refunds, if you cancel five days before the test day, you'll receive a partial refund for any additional services you ordered, such as score reports. However, as mentioned, the basic registration fee is non-refundable.
So, in a nutshell, you can cancel any time, but be aware of time frames if you're looking to receive a partial refund for additional services.
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