<p>Hi. I was just wondering if we were allowed to bring a silent timer or watch to the testing center on the day of the test to use during the test?
It's a necessity of mine to look at how much time I have left and etc. lol.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>yeah you can wear a watch, as long as it does not beep like on the hour etc. I always feel more comfortable wearing a watch while taking a test.</p>
<p>A similar question was asked here:
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/act-preparation/458274-there-any-way.html%5B/url%5D">http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/act-preparation/458274-there-any-way.html</a>.</p>
<p>I think they're supposed to let you bring a watch, as long as it doesn't make noise and isn't disruptive. But you might not get lucky; my friends had a proctor who wouldn't let them use watches on the January test :/</p>
<p>^^
If this happens to you, insist on talking to the test supervisor.
If that does not solve the problem tell them that you'll file a complain with the College Board and ETS, and that you know about an instance when "supervisor and proctor have been told they will never be rehired by ETS." (see SAT</a> Monitors Napped, Ignored Rules, Teens Say - washingtonpost.com).
Don't be shy: you have the tight to assert your rights without retaliation.</p>
<p>Here's what the College Board says:</p>
<p>What to bring to the test center</p>
<p>Students should group together everything they must bring for the test beforehand. They must bring:</p>
<pre><code>* Admission Ticket
* Acceptable photo ID (international restrictions may apply)
* Two No. 2 pencils and a good eraser; no pens or mechanical pencils
* Acceptable calculator with fresh batteries
</code></pre>
<p>It's also a good idea to bring:</p>
<pre><code>* Snacks (to eat during breaks)
* A watch (without an audible alarm)
* A backpack or bag (to be kept under the seat)
* Extra batteries
</code></pre>
<p>Remind students to:</p>
<pre><code>* Bring items that are in good working order
* Use a No. 2 pencil onlyessays written in pen cannot be scanned and will receive a score of 0
* Use equipment with which they are familiar
* Time themselves with a watch
* Store snacks in a backpack or bag
</code></pre>
<p>(from Tips</a> for Your Students).</p>
<p>"The SAT for Dummies", too, says:
[color=brown]Be sure to have ... * Watch: In case the wall clock is missing, broken, or out of your line of vision, a watch is crucial. Don't bring one that beeps, because the proctor may take it away if it disturbs other test-takers.<a href="from%20%5Burl=http://www.dummies.com/WileyCDA/DummiesArticle/Sailing-through-SAT-Day-Morning.id-2806.html%5DSailing%20through%20SAT-Day%20Morning%20-%20For%20Dummies%5B/url%5D">/color</a>.</p>
<p>I rest my case.:D</p>
<p>what if you use the stopwatch function on the watch and it beeps once only to start. that shouldn't be too bad, right?</p>
<p>...then it beeps again when you
stop
clear
start again
etc...</p>
<p>Yes, you are allowed to bring a watch with you, as long as it doesn't make noise.</p>
<p>Thanks everyone for the help! This is GREAT news!</p>