Bluebook Updates

If deployed properly, Bluebook™ performs routine updates when students launch it but releases occasionally require a new deployment. If Bluebook cannot auto-update, a message displays that reinstallation is needed before students can test.

Do You Need to Redeploy Bluebook?

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

Spring: International SAT administrations in March, May, and June
May: Digital AP Exams (7 subjects with a digital option)
Fall: PSAT 8/9, PSAT/NMSQT, and international SAT administrations

Release Notes and Alerts

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.

Get Bluebook for iPad.

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.

If you installed Bluebook on Macs or Chromebooks before then, you’ll need to uninstall it and deploy the new version. To run on Macs, Bluebook now requires macOS 11.4 or higher.

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.

Get installation instructions for each device type.

August 29, 2022: Bluebook Testing App Released

Install Bluebook now if your students are using school-managed devices to participate in the Digital SAT Weekend Study in September.

If not, wait to install Bluebook. Routine updates are automatic, but there may be releases later in the 2022-23 school year that won’t auto-update, and students must always test on the latest version of Bluebook.

Students can no longer test on the CB Digital Exams app or the 2021 Digital AP Exams app. Uninstall them to avoid installation errors and confusion.