Professionals and Educators Digital SAT FAQ: Test Day Prep
FAQ
What are the anticipated test dates for the 2024–25 school year?
2024–25 School Year Test Dates
| SAT Test Date | Deadline for Registration* | Changes and Regular Cancellation |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2024 | Aug 9, 2024 | Aug 13, 2024 |
| Oct 5, 2024 | Sept 20, 2024 | Sept 24, 2024 |
| Nov 2, 2024 | Oct 18, 2024 | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Dec 7, 2024 | Nov 22, 2024 | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Mar 8, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 25, 2025 |
| May 3, 2025 | Apr 18, 2025 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| June 7, 2025 | May 22, 2025 | May 27, 2025 |
| *Students who need to borrow a device from College Board will need to register and request their device at least 30 days before test day, to allow time for processing the requests and shipping. | ||
How will students take the digital SAT?
Students will take the SAT on a laptop or tablet, using Bluebook™, a custom-built digital exam application that they’ll download in advance of test day. The digital SAT will be administered in a school or a test center with a proctor present.
What if my students don't have a personal device to use?
Students may qualify to borrow a testing device if they submit a request with their test registration at least 30 days before test day (which is earlier than the regular registration deadline). Students who submit a request during SAT registration are not automatically guaranteed a loaned testing device. See the SAT Terms and Conditions for more information about borrowing a testing device.
Why does a student need to register earlier if they're requesting to borrow a testing device?
College Board needs extra time to process the request.
What if my students are planning to test on a school-managed device?
Some students testing on school-managed devices cannot download Bluebook™ themselves; someone at their school may need to take this step. For more information about downloading Bluebook onto approved devices, see Device Info for IT.
Once Bluebook is on their managed device, instruct students to log in 1–5 days before their test to complete exam setup and get their admission ticket.
What happens if students have an issue with their device or connectivity on test day?
We've built the exam application to withstand internet outages. If the internet disconnects during testing, students will still be able to progress through the test with no disruption—all their work will be saved, and they won't lose testing time.
At the end of the test, if a student is still offline and their answer submission fails, they'll have until 11:59 p.m. local time the next day to get back online and submit their answers. They'll need to go to their My SAT page and sign in to Bluebook™ to submit their answers.