SAT Information

March 8 SAT Test Day Details

Who is testing?

Students who registered directly with College Board to take the SAT on March 8 at Madison.

Bluebook Set-Up

Log in to Bluebook before test day to complete exam setup and get your admission ticket (you can print it or email it to yourself so you have it handy on test day). You will need to show your exam ticket to your proctor either on paper or on your phone/laptop.

  • FCPS Chromebooks- Bluebook ready to go! To access Bluebook on your FCPS Chromebook, logout of Google and access Bluebook through the apps button.
  • Non-FCPS devices- You will need to download Bluebook on your device before test day. 
  • We HIGHLY recommend that FCPS students use their school Chromebook to test.
  • Personal Chromebooks are not allowed.

Arrival

  • Please use Door 1.
  • Doors will open at 7:30. Students will not be admitted after 8:00.
  • Check the rosters on the wall when you enter the building for your testing location.

Please Bring on SAT Test Day

  • Your fully charged testing device with the Bluebook application installed (see detailed device requirements).
  • Your up-to-date admission ticket (can be printed or sent to your email after you complete exam setup in Bluebook).
  • Photo ID- Digital copies of IDs are not accepted!

Nice to Have

  • A charging cable if your testing device can’t hold a charge for 3 hours.
  • An acceptable graphing calculator for use on the Math section of the test (there will be an embedded graphing calculator available to use within Bluebook).
  • A drink or snacks (for your break).
  • External keyboard or mouse.

Prohibited Items

If you bring any of the following items, they will be collected during testing. If your prohibited item makes noise, if you're seen using it, or if you attempt to access it at any time, including breaks, you’ll be dismissed immediately, your score will be canceled, and the devices may be confiscated.

  • Phones and smartwatches
  • Brimmed hats
  • Sweatshirt hoods (hoods must be down)
  • Notes or books
  • Headphones or earbuds
  • Camera

Dismissal

  • You will likely be done around 11:00.
  • When the test is over, your answers will be submitted automatically.
  • If your submission fails for any reason, you’ll have time after the test to complete your submission-all your work will be saved to your device.
  • Please silently leave your testing room.

Please contact our assessment coach, Jennifer Frate at @email with questions.