Bluebook Updates
Latest Versions
Compare the version number displayed on the Bluebook sign-in screen (in the bottom right corner) to the version listed in the table below.
Device Type | Latest Bluebook Version |
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Chromebooks | [Version number unavailable. Try enabling JavaScript.] |
Macs | [Version number unavailable. Try enabling JavaScript.] |
iPads | [Version number unavailable. Try enabling JavaScript.] |
Windows | [Version number unavailable. Try enabling JavaScript.] |
Checking Your Devices
The best way to prevent test day problems is to open Bluebook on one of the devices you deployed to and make sure it displays the login screen.
Tips:
- Be sure to check each device type you deployed to.
- Remember that firewalls can prevent updates.
Supported Test Administrations in 2023-24
Fall 2023
- International SAT administrations
- PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 8/9
Spring 2024
- SAT School Day, PSAT 10, and PSAT 8/9
- SAT Weekend administrations (U.S. and international)
- Digital AP Exams: 7 subjects with a digital option and AP African American Studies (digital only; pilot schools only)
Release Notes and Alerts
September 21, 2023: |
Unless blocked, Bluebook will auto-update the next time it’s opened. Students don’t need to sign in. To avoid overwhelming your network and causing delays, ask students to open Bluebook themselves before test day or group readiness sessions If testing devices don’t allow Bluebook auto-updates, take action to make sure students can use Bluebook. Students must always test on the latest version. Get installation instructions for each device type. |
August 31, 2023: |
Bluebook will auto-update unless blocked. Action is required only if your managed testing devices don’t allow Bluebook auto-updates. Students must always test on the latest version. With this update, Bluebook supports PSAT-related assessments and no longer requires PowerShell. |
January 23, 2023: iPads Require Attention |
If you installed Bluebook on iPads on or before January 23, uninstall it and deploy the new version. The old one no longer works. Students must always test on the latest version of Bluebook. Before deploying new releases, uninstall deprecated versions of Bluebook, the CB Digital Exams app, and the 2021 Digital AP Exams app. |
October 17, 2022: New Bluebook for Macs and Chromebooks |
A new version of Bluebook was released on October 17. Install it now for digital SAT practice and November testing only. Students must always test on the latest version of Bluebook. Before deploying new releases, uninstall deprecated versions of Bluebook, the CB Digital Exams app, and the 2021 Digital AP Exams app. |