Students will take the new digital SAT at official testing locations on individual laptops, tablets or other devices. But they will need to have downloaded an app called Bluebook to take the exam. It consists of a graphing calculator and annotation tool and you must have the app set up before test day.

You can download Bluebook the app needed to take the exam on your device. Go to the College Board website to download it now: https://satsuite.collegeboard.org/digital/digital-practice-preparation
Two weeks before the test: Take a full-length practice test in Bluebook.
Five days before the test day: Complete exam setup in Bluebook and get your admission ticket.
On the test day: Arrive on time (early). Check your admission ticket

How to prepare? Some students prep with a tutoring service, either one-on-one, small group or possbly on-line. Some use Khan Academy which is a great free online website that can help you prepare for the exam, too. Preparing for the exam will ensure that you use your time wisely and know the style and structure of the exam. If you need any tips on how to prepare, please reach out.

Want to know how the new digital SAT will be scored? Check out my blog on “the new digital SAT uses adaptive scoring-here is how it works!”