SAT Test Guide

Test Center Closings:

Regularly verify whether your test center remains open and unchanged, especially just before the test date.

 

Arrival Time:

Arrive at the test center by 7:45 a.m. Entry is barred post 8 a.m. or once testing begins.

 

Required Materials:

Bring all necessary items, as late or absent candidates must re-register and pay fees.

 

Testing Protocol:

Testing starts between 8:30 and 9 a.m. Follow the proctor's instructions and stay within each test section's time limit; do not skip or return to sections.

 

Breaks:

Expect one 10-minute and one 5-minute break, the only opportunity to eat, drink, and without accessing electronic devices.

 

Identification:

Keep your ID and admission ticket on hand for room re-entry checks.

 

Dismissal:

Tests generally conclude around noon.

 

Electronic Devices:

Unauthorized device use, including during breaks, leads to immediate dismissal and score cancellation. Test staff may secure devices, and the College Board isn't liable for personal belongings.

 

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Allowed Items:

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• Valid ID and admission ticket

• Pens and pencils

• Eraser

• Calculator (specific models only)

• Small bottles of water and snacks (for use during breaks only)

• Not Allowed Items

• All electronic devices (cell phones, watches, except for specified calculators)

• Food and drinks (except during breaks)

• Backpacks or large handbags

• Any papers or books (not related to the test)