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Approved Testing Devices

Attention Windows Users: We strongly recommend upgrading to Windows 11 before Microsoft ends support of Windows 10 in October.

You can run Bluebook on a Windows or Mac device, an iPad, or a school-managed Chromebook.  

You cannot run Bluebook on a personal Chromebook or mobile phone.  

In addition to the requirements listed below, your device must:  

  • Connect to the Wi-Fi network your school or test center uses for Bluebook testing.
  • Hold a charge for 3–4 hours; we recommend you bring a portable charger or your device’s power cord, but you might not have access to an outlet.  

For Windows 

  • The recommended version is  Windows 11. S mode and Windows 11 SE are not supported.  

  • Using Windows 10 after Microsoft ends support in October 2025 poses a security risk, and we strongly recommend upgrading to Windows 11. Starting in fall 2026, Bluebook won’t work on Windows 10.

  • Your device needs 1 GB of available space. 

  • If you’re testing with a laptop, external keyboards are not permitted. 

  • External mice are permitted. 

  • For Windows tablets, external keyboards are required for fully digital AP Exams and recommended for hybrid digital AP Exams. They’re strongly recommended for the SAT and PSAT-related assessments.  

For Macs 

  • The minimum version is macOS 12.0 and the recommended maximum is macOS 15.5.  

  • Your device needs 1 GB of available space. 

  • If you’re testing with a laptop, external keyboards are not permitted. 

  • External mice are permitted. 

  • Important: Apple usually releases upgrades to macOS in early fall. To avoid technical issues on test day, do not upgrade until after the test. 

For iPads 

  • The minimum version is iPadOS 16 and the recommended maximum is iPadOS 18.5. Versions 17–17.0.3 are not supported.   

  • Your device needs 250 MB of available space.  

  • External mice are permitted.  

  • AP Exams: External keyboards are required for fully digital testing and recommended for hybrid testing.  

  • SAT and PSAT-related assessments: External keyboards are permitted.  

  • Important: Apple usually releases upgrades to iPadOS in early fall. To avoid technical issues on test day, do not upgrade until after the test.   

For Chromebooks 

  • You can only run Bluebook on a school-managed Chromebook—you cannot use a personal Chromebook. Find out if your Chromebook is managed by your school. 

  • Bluebook is supported on ChromeOS 132 and higher. ChromeOS Flex is not supported

  • Your device needs at least 1 GB of available space. Ask your school to free up space to prevent technical issues on test day. 

  • External keyboards are not permitted. 

  • External mice are permitted. 

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