PSAT Assessments
Students taking the PSAT/NMSQT, PSAT 10, or PSAT 8/9 will test with Bluebook. Here’s how it works.
Before Test Day
Download the Bluebook exam app on the device you’ll use on test day and prepare your device. If you’re testing on a school-managed device, these steps may be completed for you.
Most schools hold an in-school student readiness check before test day. You and your classmates will be given unique sign-in tickets that you’ll use to sign in to Bluebook. Then you’ll complete an exam setup, confirm your device is ready for test day, and try a test preview to see what it’s like to answer questions in Bluebook.
If your school doesn’t hold a student readiness check, you can ask your coordinator for a sign-in ticket so you can complete exam setup on your own. Otherwise, you’ll have a chance to complete exam setup on test day.
What to Bring on Test Day
Your fully charged device unless your school is giving you one on test day. If you’re bringing one, prepare it before test day.
A power cord and/or a portable charger. We cannot guarantee you’ll have access to an outlet during testing. Your device should be able to hold a charge for 3–4 hours.
A pencil or pen. Scratch paper will be provided—don’t bring your own.
An external mouse if you use one. (We recommend you use a wired mouse and a mouse pad.)
An external keyboard if you use one. (You can only use external keyboards with tablets—not laptops.)
- An acceptable calculator. There’s a calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like.
- An approved photo ID if you’re testing somewhere other than your regular school.
Taking the Test
- When you get to your testing room, you’ll connect to school Wi-Fi, sign in to Bluebook, and complete a short check-in process.
- Before the test starts, your proctor will read some instructions, collect any prohibited items, and give you a start code. You’ll enter the code into Bluebook and the test will begin.
- The test has 2 sections—Reading and Writing, and Math—with a short break in between.
- Each section has 2 parts called modules, and each module is timed separately. You can move back and forth between questions in a module and review your answers until time expires.
- At the end of the test, Bluebook will submit your answers automatically. Do not close your device until the proctor dismisses you.
- If your submission fails, you’ll see instructions in the app to complete your submission. If your submission continues to fail, raise your hand to inform your proctor.