Know the test facts, pace the section, and turn a full practice test into a study plan.
Goal: know the test facts, pace the section, and turn a full practice test into a study plan.
Help: do all of this alone or with your family. You do not need a tutor or teacher. The Forms score your answers, and the answer key explains every choice.
How it works: work down the page in order. When you reach a Stop here line, you are done for that day.
Get these ready:
Why it is built this way: a major review of study methods rated practice testing and spacing your study over time as the two most useful methods.
| When | What to do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sitting 1 | Try First Check, Part 1, then Game 1 | 30 minutes |
| Sitting 2, two or three days later | Replay Game 1, then Parts 2 to 4, then Game 2 | 30 minutes |
| Sitting 3, about a week after Sitting 1 | Replay Game 2, then Game 3, Part 5, and the Exit Check | 30 minutes |
| Return day, one to two weeks later | Replay one game, then retake the Exit Check | 15 minutes |
A family member can read each fact out loud and ask, "Is that on the College Board page?"
Answer all 5 questions before you read anything below. Mark how sure you are on each one. It is fine to miss some, because trying first helps you remember the answers later. When you submit, choose View score and read why each answer is right or wrong. Write your score on the My Scores tab of your tracker.
Trouble with the box? Open it in its own tab.
Got 5 out of 5? Skip Part 1 and go to Game 1.
This part holds the facts you need for test week. Every fact was read on College Board's own pages on November 11, 2026. Dates can change, so check the dates page before you register.
| Test date | Register by | Changes and late registration by |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 5, 2026 | Nov. 20, 2026 | Nov. 24, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | Feb. 19, 2027 | Feb. 23, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | Apr. 16, 2027 | Apr. 20, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
No January 2027 date is listed. Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. To borrow a College Board device, register at least 30 days before test day. Source: College Board dates and deadlines.
| Fact | What College Board says |
|---|---|
| Reading and Writing | 54 questions in two 32-minute modules, 64 minutes in all. |
| Math | 44 questions in two 35-minute modules, 70 minutes in all. |
| Total test time | 2 hours and 14 minutes. |
| Break | One 10-minute break between the two sections. |
| Tools in Bluebook | A built-in timer, highlighting and notes, crossing out answer choices, and marking questions for review. |
Source: College Board test structure and what to expect on test day.
| Time | What happens |
|---|---|
| 7:15 a.m. | Students using a loaned College Board device arrive. |
| 7:45 a.m. | All students check in. |
| 8 a.m. | Test center doors close. |
| 8:15 to 8:30 a.m. | Testing starts. |
| 10:45 to 11 a.m. | Standard testing ends. |
The schedule can differ. Your admission ticket tells you the exact times.
| Bring | Notes |
|---|---|
| A fully charged device with Bluebook installed and exam setup completed | A backup device is a good idea. |
| Your admission ticket | Available in Bluebook starting 5 days before the test. A printed ticket is preferred. |
| An acceptable photo ID | It must be a physical document, not electronic. |
| Pencils or pens for scratch work | |
| Your College Board username and password |
Phones and other devices that are not allowed must be put away. College Board says scores are canceled if you do not follow the rules around devices. Read the full rules on the what to bring page.
Question. A student with their own device wants to check in on time.
| Step | What you think |
|---|---|
| Find the check-in time. | Check-in is at 7:45 a.m. |
| Find the doors-close time. | Doors close at 8 a.m. |
Your turn: what is the latest time the student should arrive? Then check the Worked Example section of the answer key.
Decide whether each statement about the test is true. Set the timer for 3 minutes, or play without it. Choose an answer for each item, then press Check.
Replay Game 1 and try to beat your score.
A full practice test only helps if you review it. This part gives you a pacing plan and a simple cycle.
| Minutes into the module | About how many questions finished |
|---|---|
| 8 | 6 to 7 |
| 16 | 13 to 14 |
| 24 | 20 |
| 32 | All 27, with a minute or two to check |
If you are stuck for about a minute, choose your best answer, mark it for review, and move on. A hard question is worth the same as an easy one.
| When | What to do |
|---|---|
| One week before | Take your last full practice test, if you have not. Review the mistakes. Do not start new topics. |
| Five days before | Find your admission ticket in Bluebook. Print it if you can. |
| Two days before | Replay your two favorite games. Open Bluebook and make sure it still works. |
| The night before | Charge your device. Pack your ID, ticket, pencils, and a snack. Go to bed on time. |
| Test morning | Eat. Arrive by 7:45 a.m., or the time on your ticket. |
| After the test | Write what felt hard on the My Mistakes tab while you remember it. |
Question. You are 16 minutes into a 27-question module.
| Step | What you think |
|---|---|
| Half the time is gone. | Sixteen minutes of 32. |
Your turn: about how many questions should you have finished? Then check the answer key.
These are original practice questions. The Form asks how sure you are on each one, scores your answers, and explains every choice.
Trouble with the box? Open it in its own tab.
Prefer paper? Open the printable module doc and answer there.
Read the explanation for every choice, including the questions you got right. Write your score on the My Scores tab of your tracker. For each question you missed or rated 1 or 2, add a row on the My Mistakes tab. Each explanation names the sticking point to choose. Leave the Trap column blank for now.
Read the situation, then decide what to do. About 1 minute and 10 seconds per question is the average. Set the timer for 3 minutes, or play without it. Choose an answer for each item, then press Check.
Replay Game 2 and try to beat your score.
Read the mistake, then choose the module to review. Set the timer for 3 minutes, or play without it. Choose an answer for each item, then press Check.
Word bank: Module 2, Module 3, Module 4, Module 5, Module 6, Module 7
With a family member or friend: Take turns reading a mistake out loud. The other person names the module and says why.
Answer all 5 questions without your notes. When you submit, choose View score and read why each answer is right or wrong. Write your score on the My Scores tab of your tracker. Add any question you missed to the My Mistakes tab.
Trouble with the box? Open it in its own tab.
4 or 5 right: you are ready for your return day. 3 or fewer right: replay Game 3 and reread Parts 1 and 2 before your return day.
Set your return date. Pick a date one to two weeks from today. Write it on the Next Step tab of your tracker and on your calendar.
4 or 5 right: open the Next Step tab, return to the module for your top sticking point, and schedule your next full practice test. 3 or fewer right: open the help for the questions you missed, then retake the Exit Check in a few days.
Use this module after each full practice test. Review your mistakes the same day, pick your top sticking point, and return to that module.