About SAT

SAT Weekend

                   SAT weekend refers to the standardized digital SAT exam administered on weekends, typically on Saturdays, at designated test centers. Students register for a specific date and location and use their own laptop or a loaned one to take the exam on the Bluebook app. This is the main alternative to the SAT School Day program, which allows students to test during a weekday at their own school. 

Key aspects of SAT weekend

• Administration: The SAT is offered on multiple weekend dates throughout the year at public test centers.
• Platform: The test is digital and administered using the Bluebook app.
• Registration: Students must register for a test date and location on the College Board website.
• Preparation: Students need to download the Bluebook app and complete the exam setup five days before the test date.

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.  
• Your proctor will check your admission ticket and photo ID when you get to your room.  
• When you sit down, you’ll connect to 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.