Changes for 2026-27 Testing
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Based on feedback from educators and students, we're making improvements to expand access and increase flexibility for students and test centers. Here's what’s changing:
Beginning Fall 2026
Waitlist (U.S. only)
When preferred test dates or centers are full, students testing in the United States can join Waitlist to be automatically placed if a seat becomes available in their chosen area. Find out more about Waitlist.
Changes to the Bluebook Experience
Beginning Fall 2026
New, full-length practice tests will be available in Bluebook for the following tests in late summer:
- PSAT/NMSQT and PSAT 10
- PSAT 8/9
Note: Bluebook will work on Chromebooks only if verified mode is enabled. Instructions for technology staff are available at bluebook.org/verified-mode.
New Tool Functionality
Students can now resize the embedded calculator in the Math section. Also, reference sheets and images are easier to use and see. Students can view reference sheets in a different layout, and they can use zoom and pan to take a closer look at charts, graphs, and images.
Changes to Accommodations
Beginning Fall 2026
Center-Based Text-to-Speech Accommodations
Students approved for Text-to-Speech (Embedded) accommodations will take SAT Weekend at test centers, unless approved for another school-based accommodation. Find out more about testing with accommodations.
Students approved for text-to-speech or screen reader accommodations are required to bring their own wired, non-Bluetooth headphones.
Beginning Fall 2026
Technical Requirements
These two changes are among the new requirements taking effect with the August administration of SAT Weekend:
- Bluebook will work on Chromebooks only if verified mode is enabled. Instructions for IT staff are available at bluebook.org/verified-mode.
- Bluebook will require Windows 11, as Microsoft no longer supports Windows 10.
A complete list of updated technical requirements is available on the Bluebook website.
Increased Visibility for Test Timing Information
Every room's monitoring dashboard in Test Day Toolkit displays actual start times and estimated end times for each student in the room, as well as exam timing for standard and extended time. Test coordinators can access the same information for all students in Test Day Live.