Interpreting Network Speed Test Results

When you follow the network speed test instructions, you’ll see two results: a download speed and an upload speed. These results are provided in megabits per second.

SAT Weekend

SAT Weekend testing requires download and upload speeds of 100 Kbps (0.1 Mbps) for each student testing at the same time on the same network.

You can also refer to the table below, which shows required speeds by volume of concurrent test takers. For example, to test 200 students at your facility concurrently, you’ll need at least 20 Mbps.

SAT School Day and PSAT-Related Tests

SAT School Day and PSAT-related tests require download and upload speeds of 200 Kbps (0.2 Mbps) for each student testing at the same time on the same network.

You can also refer to the table below, which shows required speeds by volume of concurrent test takers. For example, to test 200 students concurrently, you’ll need at least 40 Mbps.

AP Exams

Required download and upload speeds differ—check both. For every student testing at the same time on the same network, AP Exams require these speeds:

• Download speed: 1 Mbps
• Upload speed: 200 Kbps (0.2 Mbps)

You can also refer to the table below, which shows required speeds by volume of concurrent test takers. For example, to test 200 students concurrently, you’ll need a download speed of at least 200 Mbps and an upload speed of at least 40 Mbps.