Bringing a Timer/Watch on test day.

Test Preparation SAT Preparation
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<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>

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<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>

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<p>A similar question was asked here:
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/act-preparation/458274-there-any-way.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/act-preparation/458274-there-any-way.html&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;

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<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>

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<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](<a href=“http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/16/AR2006111601981.html]SAT”>http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/11/16/AR2006111601981.html)).
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 only—essays 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](<a href=“http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning/test-day/tips]Tips”>What to Bring and Do on Test Day – SAT Suite)).</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=dummies - Learning Made Easy”>/color</a>.</p>

<p>I rest my case.:D</p>

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<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>

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<p>…then it beeps again when you
stop
clear
start again
etc…</p>

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<p>Yes, you are allowed to bring a watch with you, as long as it doesn’t make noise.</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone for the help! This is GREAT news!</p>