Prepare Your Device

To test successfully, you’ll need an approved device with the correct settings. Start at least 30 days before test day in case your first choice doesn’t meet requirements.

Next Steps

FAQ

Do I need to bring and prepare my own device for SAT Weekend?

Yes, you need to bring a testing device to the SAT Weekend test center on test day, and you’re responsible for making sure it works. If you use a device managed by the school you attend, you’ll need their help preparing it.

If you don’t have a device that meets requirements, request a device for SAT Weekend from College Board at least 30 days before test day. If we provide you with one, we’ll prepare it for testing and ship it to your test center.

Do I need to bring and prepare my own device for AP Exams, SAT School Day, and PSAT-related assessments?

Tests administered by the school you attend: If your school is giving AP Exams, SAT School Day, or PSAT-related assessments, they’ll decide. If they allow or require you to test on a school-managed device, they’ll prepare the device for you. If they allow or require you to test on a personal device, follow the instructions for preparing a personal device.

Testing at a test center or a school you don’t attend: If you’re taking AP Exams, SAT School Day, or PSAT-related assessments at a school you don’t attend or a test center, you’ll probably need to prepare a testing device yourself and bring it with you on test day. Follow guidance provided by the school or test center giving the test.

When should I start preparing my testing device?

Start at least 30 days before test day so you have time to:

Practice using Bluebook on your testing device.
Find another device if your first choice doesn’t meet requirements.
Ask for help at school. If you’re using a school-managed device at a school you don’t attend or at a test center, you probably won’t have the permissions you need to fix issues on test day, and test day staff won’t either.