SAT Weekend
Students taking the SAT on the weekend will test with Bluebook. Here’s how it works.
Before Test Day
To test successfully, you’ll need an approved device with the correct settings. Go to Prepare Your Device for instructions. Start early in case your first choice doesn’t meet requirements or you need help at school.
At least 30 days before test day, download the Bluebook exam app, take a practice test, and start preparing your device.
5 days before test day, complete exam setup and get your admission ticket.
On test day morning, complete your final device check.
What to Bring on Test Day
- Your fully charged device. You must have the app installed and exam setup complete.
- Your admission ticket. You’ll show this to the proctor when you check in.
- An approved photo ID.
- 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—do not bring your own.
- An acceptable calculator. There’s a calculator built into the app, but you can bring your own if you like.
- 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).
Taking the Test
On test day, arrive at your test center 15 minutes before your test begins for check-in.
Your proctor will check your admission ticket and photo ID when you get to your room.
When you sit down, you’ll connect to test center Wi-Fi, sign in to Bluebook, and complete a short check-in process in the app.
Before the test, your proctor will read some short instructions, collect any prohibited items, and give you a start code. You’ll enter the code into Bluebook and the test will begin.
The digital SAT has 2 sections—Reading and Writing, and Math.
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.
Between sections, you’ll get a break. Follow all instructions on the Bluebook break page.
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.