What to Bring
And what not to bring to the test center
What to Bring to the Test Center
- Your Admission Ticket
- Acceptable photo identification
- Two No. 2 pencils and a soft eraser; no pens or mechanical pencils are permitted
- An acceptable calculator (for the SAT Reasoning Test or Subject Tests in Mathematics)
- For a Language with Listening Subject Test, an acceptable CD player with earphones
It's Also a Good Idea to Bring:
- A watch (without an audible alarm)
- A bag or backpack (to be kept under your seat)
- A snack and drinks
- Extra batteries and backup equipment
Important Reminders
- Cell phone use is prohibited; students are strongly encouraged not to bring cell phones 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 device may be confiscated. This policy also applies to any other prohibited digital and/or electronic device such as a Blackberry, pager, PDA, camera or other photographic equipment, or a separate timer of any kind. We strongly advise you not to bring them.
- Follow the guidelines for marking answers:
- Use a No. 2 pencil and a soft eraser. Do not use a pen or mechanical pencil. An essay written in pen will not scan and receives a score of zero.
- Make sure you fill in the entire circle darkly and completely.
- If you change your response, erase as completely as possible.
- Use a watch to time yourself—no separate timers or audible alarms are allowed, as they distract other test-takers.
- You must store your snacks out of sight in your backpack or a paper bag. Snacks may be consumed only during breaks.
- You are responsible for bringing equipment in good working order. Test center staff does not have extra batteries, calculators, CD players, or earphones. You are not able to share equipment with another test-taker.
What Not to Bring to the Test Center
You may not bring the following items into the test room:
- Cell phone, pager, personal digital assistant, or any other digital and/or electronic equipment
- Scratch paper
- Notes, books, dictionary
- Compass, protractor, ruler, or any other aid
- Highlighter or colored pencils
- Portable listening or recording device (unless you're taking a Language Test with Listening)
- Camera or other photographic equipment
- Separate timer of any kind or watch with audible alarm
