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| Test Dates | Early Reg Deadlines | Late Reg Deadlines* | Score Release Dates |
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| Dec 13, 2025 | Nov 7, 2025 | Nov 24, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Jan 9, 2026 | Jan 23, 2026 | Mar 3, 2026 |
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| Jul 11, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 | Jun 24, 2026 | Jul 21, 2026 |
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