No matter how much you’ve planned or prepped for your official SAT date, you can’t get in without an admission ticket. In the days of paper tests, you’d have a paper ticket to print and present. Getting your SAT admission ticket in the digital age is a bit more complicated but every bit as essential–those who don’t follow the right steps in advance will not be able to sit for their exams.
Start the process 1–5 days before the test. We strongly recommend taking care of this on Monday or Tuesday for a Saturday exam:
- Log into your account on Bluebook, the same testing application you’ll use to take the SAT, on the device you’ll use on test day.
- Follow the prompts to complete a system check and exam setup. When you see a green check and “Your exam setup is complete,” you’ve done it.
- At the end of exam setup, the app will generate your admission ticket. You’ll need this admission ticket on test day.
- Take a picture or screenshot of the admission ticket or, better yet, print it. You should also email it to yourself just in case.
- While you’re at it, assemble your photo ID and everything else you’ll need for the test.
Make sure you complete this process by the day before your official test. For further questions or updates, go right to the source.
SAT TEST DAY TIPS
Your device should be in working order and fully charged when you arrive at the test. If you are having any technical issues with your device, take care of them before test day–your proctor will not be able to provide tech support for a faulty device. Also pack a charger and extension cord, but don’t count on being able to use it, as there may not be enough outlets to go around.
Your test site will provide up to 3 pages of scrap paper when the test begins, but you need to bring your own pencils. You should feel free to use scrap paper during any Reading and Writing or Math module and to request more paper as needed.
Each proctor has an app installed to monitor each test taker’s progress through the exam and manage minor technical glitches. If you have any technical problems, report them immediately to the proctor.
Bluebook locks your screen during official exams, which means that you will not be able to navigate out of the app the way you can during Bluebook practice testing. DON’T EVEN TRY IT. Any testing irregularity may attract proctor attention or trigger a test cancellation.
Get excited about your opportunity to show what you are capable of! Bring your best to each question and implement all the strategies and skills you practiced leading up to the exam. If you prepared properly, you should already know what to expect and how you’ll excel. Good luck!
Mike Bergin