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As the March SAT approaches,
here are some tips that will
help you to do your best on test
day.
Before Test Day
Get organized:
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Make sure you have two
No. 2 pencils and a soft
eraser. A No. 2 pencil
is required to answer the
essay and the
multiple-choice questions.
Mechanical pencils are not
allowed. Pens are not
allowed. |
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Have your SAT Admission
Ticket and acceptable photo
ID ready. You will need
your
Admission Ticket
and
photo
ID for
admission to the test
center. |
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Check your calculator and
put fresh batteries in it.
You will need a scientific
or graphing
calculator for
the SAT Reasoning Test™. |
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Locate a watch to take
with you. You can use a
watch that has no audible
alarm to time
yourself—separate timers are
not allowed. |
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Prepare snacks to bring
with you. You may stow
food and drinks under your
chair or desk and consume
them outside the testing
room during breaks. A
healthy snack will go a long
way in keeping you alert
during the entire test. |
Prepare yourself like an
athlete:
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Get plenty of sleep the
night before the test.
Your brain will work better
if you are rested. |
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Eat a good breakfast that
morning. |
On Test Day
Leave your cell phone at
home. Don't run the risk of
having your phone ring during
testing. It could cost you your
scores! We strongly advise you
not to bring a cell phone or any
other prohibited electronic
device to the test center. If
your phone makes noise, or you
are seen using it at any time
(including breaks), you may be
dismissed immediately, your
scores may be canceled, and the
phone may be confiscated. This
policy also applies to any other
prohibited digital and
electronic devices such as
BlackBerrys, pagers, PDAs,
cameras or other photographic
equipment, or separate timers of
any kind.
Getting to the Center:
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In bad weather, check to
see if your test center is
open. Tune into your
local media (as you do for
school closing
announcements) to make sure
that your test center has
not been affected. You can
also visit
www.collegeboard.com
starting on Friday evening
for a list of test center
closings. |
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Leave early. Unless
otherwise noted on your
Admission Ticket, arrive at
the test center no later
than 7:45 a.m. Plan enough
extra time in case traffic,
weather conditions, flat
tires, or anything else
slows you down. |
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Arrange your ride home
ahead of time. Testing
should be completed between
12:30 and 1 p.m. |
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Go to the center
indicated on your Admission
Ticket. Even if it's not
your first choice, you are
only guaranteed admission to
the test center listed on
your Admission Ticket.
Seating may be limited at
other test centers, and you
will be charged an extra fee
for changing test centers. |
Taking the Test
Make sure you use a No. 2
pencil. You must fill in the
entire circle darkly and
completely. If you change your
response, erase it as completely
as possible. It is very
important that you follow these
instructions when filling out
your answer sheet.
Keep Focused:
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Use breaks to eat or
drink any snacks you have
brought with you. You
will have several breaks
during testing. Use them to
relax and eat a snack, so
you can stay alert. |
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Pace yourself during the
test. Remember, each
question counts the same. If
you find yourself spending
too much time on one
question, move on to the
next question. |
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