Here is a checklist for those who will be taking the SAT soon from The College Board (collegeboard.com). It will provide a guide on what to do before the test date, on the test date, going to the testing center, and during the test.
Before SAT test day:
- Two No. 2 pencils and an eraser
- SAT Admission Ticket and a photo ID.
- Fully charged and working calculator
- Portable watch
- A small snack for break
- Sleep early the night before test day
- Well balanced breakfast in the morning
Leave your cell phone at home. (Having your phone ring during testing could risk your test scores. If you’re seen with a cell phone or any other prohibited electronic devices during testing, you may leave and your scores could get cancelled.)
Going to testing center:
- In bad weather, check if testing center is open.
- Leave your house early.
- Arrange ride home in advance.
- Go to center specified on admission ticket.
Taking the test:
- Use a No.2 pencil. (Fill in the answer circle darkly and completely.)
- Use the breaks to eat the snacks and drink that you’ve brought.
- Most importantly, pace yourself.