Changes for 2025-26 Testing

Based on feedback from educators and students during the fall 2025 testing window, we're making some adjustments for spring. Here's what's changing:

Coming in Spring 2026

Smart glasses are prohibited during testing. Students with prescription smart glasses will need to remove them or test another day with standard glasses.

Introduced in Fall 2025

Everyone Has a BigFuture

The BigFuture School app is now available to all in-school testers, including students taking the PSAT 8/9.

Changes to the Bluebook Experience

Coming in Spring 2026:

A new full-length SAT practice test will be available in Bluebook, and new settings will be required on Chromebook devices.

Introduced in Fall 2025:

Time Paused on Exit

The test timer will pause for a limited time if students exit the Bluebook app, giving them a chance to recover from technical issues.

New Calculator Option

All students taking SAT and PSAT assessments can now toggle between scientific and graphing options in the embedded Desmos calculator. Students can switch options at any point in the exam. Sign in to Bluebook today to practice with both options.

Students may bring their own approved, handheld calculator for testing. If they choose to bring their own, make sure to review our prohibited calculator list as we've recently updated our calculator policy.

Changes to Accommodations

Coming in Spring 2026:

New text-to-speech and screen reader accommodations for Math sections only will be available to students who meet eligibility criteria. We also have new paper braille accommodations. More information will be in SSD Online.

Reminders from Fall 2025:

Once standard time elapses, students with extended time accommodations now have the option to click Next and continue or end their test. They'll see a confirmation screen that warns them they won't be able to return to the previous section once they leave it.

Screen Reader Update

Students approved to use a screen reader will no longer be automatically approved for extended time. They will need a separate approval for this accommodation.

Nutrition Break Policy

Students approved for extended breaks or breaks as needed will no longer receive a nutrition break.

Text-To-Speech Functionality

Students have two options to stop text-to-speech when it is playing. If they click Pause and then resume text-to-speech, the voiceover starts from where they left off. If they click Stop and then resume text-to-speech, the voiceover starts again from the beginning.

Accommodations and Supports Dashboard

Students are now able to track their requests for accommodations, download decision letters, and view their accommodations history online.

Coming in Spring 2026:

With the new Test Day Live dashboard, coordinators can easily monitor student progress across rooms and quickly spot any issues. Educators can also sign in to Bluebook using their College Board professional accounts and access full-length practice tests.

Introduced in Fall 2025:

Test Day Toolkit Proctor Preview

We heard from staff the desire to be able to see things and walk through Test Day Toolkit before test day, so we are excited to announce our new proctor preview! After receiving access to Test Day Toolkit, staff will be able to walk through all the proctoring screens like they would on test day.

Testing Staff Agreement

All testing staff must agree to the testing staff agreement in Test Day Toolkit in order to receive honoraria. For hall and room monitors who will not use Test Day Toolkit otherwise, please assign them the Monitor—No Access role so that they can view and sign this agreement.

Modifications to Staff Training Experience

We've refreshed the look of the training system with simplified navigation and a cleaner layout to help you quickly find and complete your training. Our training modules now have more options to customize your training by role, including allowing users to select multiple roles if necessary. Test coordinators will also be able to see which of their staff members have completed training and note whether any staff members have been trained on site.

New Customer Service Hours

You can now reach College Board at 866-630-9305 from 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET.

Test Security Update for Coordinators

If a student is caught taking a picture of test content, the test coordinator will be responsible for taking a picture of the content on that student’s phone and storing it safely for test security.