Doors Open at 7:45 a.m.
Arrive on time. Check your admission ticket for arrival time and the test center address. Test centers open at 7:45 a.m., and doors close at 8 a.m. sharp. You can't enter once testing has started. If you're late or absent, you must register again, and standard fees apply. If you're borrowing a device from College Board, arrive 30 minutes early to sign in and set up the exam. You'll get an admission ticket once setup is complete. Bring all necessary items.
Testing Starts Between 8:15 and 8:45 a.m.
The proctor will start check-in. Your seat is already assigned. Follow these steps:
- Connect to Wi-Fi and open the Bluebook™ application for instructions.
- The proctor answers procedural questions only.
- You will receive a start code to begin the test. The app tracks your time.
- Each student is timed individually, so breaks and test completion vary.
- The test has two sections: Reading and Writing and Math, divided into timed modules.
- You can review answers within a module until time expires, but you can't go back once you move on.
- Your answers are submitted automatically. If submission fails, they will be saved to your device, and you can resubmit by the next day.
The Digital Testing Application
The Bluebook app is used for the digital SAT, offering various helpful features, including a test preview and practice tests. Download the app from the Bluebook website and follow the installation instructions. Complete the exam set up five days before the test to receive your admission ticket.
During the test, tools available in the app include:
- A reference sheet and calculator for math questions (you may also bring your own calculator).
- An annotation tool for reading and writing questions.
- A feature to cross out wrong multiple-choice answers.
- A review-marking tool for questions you want to revisit.
- Zoom functions, via keyboard shortcuts on laptops or by pinching on tablets.
If problems arise, raise your hand for the proctor or use the Help icon for tips.
Breaks
You'll have a 10-minute break during the test. Taking an unscheduled break will reduce your testing time. During breaks:
- Leave your device open.
- Keep your ID with you; it will be checked upon re-entry.
- Leave your calculator on your desk.
Dismissal
Testing typically ends before noon unless you have extended time accommodations. Your answers are submitted automatically, but if submission fails, they are saved to your device for later resubmission by the end of the next day. The proctor will then collect scratch paper, return your items, and dismiss you quietly.
Testing Devices
You can use various devices, including laptops (Windows or MacOS), iPads, Windows tablets, or school-managed Chromebooks. Download Bluebook before the test. Complete exam setup 1-5 days prior, ensuring your device meets all requirements. Your device must stay charged for 3 hours and be Wi-Fi capable. Bring a power cord or portable charger. You may use an external mouse and keyboard if necessary. Close all other applications before the test. If your device fails, you can switch to another, with help from the proctor or tech coordinator. Arrive 30 minutes early if borrowing a device to complete exam setup and get your admission ticket.
Prohibited Devices
Mobile phones and electronics aren't allowed. Your scores can be canceled if rules aren't followed.
Remember:
- Staff will collect devices or place them away from your desk during the test, including breaks.
- Any prohibited device that makes noise, is seen in use, or is accessed will lead to dismissal, score cancellation, and possible confiscation.
- The College Board isn't responsible for personal items' loss or damage.
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