Are mechanical pencils allowed on the SAT?

Test Preparation
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<p>The big question: can I get away with using a #2 mechanical pencil on the SAT?
Or MUST I ABSOLUTELY use regular pencils?</p>

<p>My test is in 2 days, so any answers are greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure you can only use regular #2 pencils, which are easier to use in my opinion. What makes you want to use a mechanical pencil more than a regular pencil?</p>

<p>EDIT: I found this on the website when they tell you what to bring:</p>

<p>“Two No. 2 pencils and a good eraser; no pens or mechanical pencils”</p>

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<p>[Let</a> me google that for you](<a href=“LMGTFY - Let Me Google That For You”>LMGTFY - Let Me Google That For You)</p>

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<p>No mechanical pencils. See [thread=1007468]this thread[/thread].</p>

<p>However, you could probably use those mechanical pencils that look like pencils without any issues.</p>

<p>So, I suppose the real answer is: in principle, no mechanical pencils. In practice, probably OK depending on the kind of mechanical pencil.</p>

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<p>I really really want to use one!!
I’m taking it in Australia, so does that make a difference?</p>

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<p>My son accidentally brought a #2.5 pencil to his first SAT. The proctor noticed, reported him, and the ETS sent him a “we’ll let you slide this time, but don’t do it again” nastygram. </p>

<p>Really. </p>

<p>So, there ARE pencil cops at the SAT.</p>

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<p>I used a #4 pencil :S</p>

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<p>lol you misspelled “mechanical” >.<</p>