Is a mechanical pencil OK on SAT?

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<p>Is a mech. pencil OK on SAT? If it's .5 lead?</p>

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What to Bring to the Test Center</p>

<pre><code>* Your Admission Ticket
* Acceptable photo identification
* Two No. 2 pencils and a soft eraser; no pens or mechanical pencils are permitted
* An acceptable calculator (for the SAT Reasoning Test or Subject Tests in Mathematics)
* For a Language with Listening Subject Test, an acceptable CD player with earphones
</code></pre>

<p>It's Also a Good Idea to Bring:</p>

<pre><code>* A watch (without an audible alarm)
* A bag or backpack (to be kept under your seat)
* A snack and drinks
* Extra batteries and backup equipment
</code></pre>

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I hope that answers that.</p>

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<p>Regular pencils are easier for MC...but I can definitely see why you would prefer mech pencil for the essay. I used one - proctor asked me if it was a pen, I said no, and she let me be. Rules are against mech pencils probably because of the possibility of hiding papers in the lead compartment to cheat...but I doubt any proctor would kick you out for using one. At most, they would probably tell you to switch...if anything.</p>

<p>And in terms of lead, it will work. People have used up to 6B pencils and had it scored correctly...so im pretty sure your lead is #2 (I can never find mech pencil lead that isnt).</p>

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<p>For the record, people I know have used a mechanical pencil on the multiple choice and done fine, (<em>shifty</em>) but I'd just use... (ewww) regular pencils.</p>

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<p>Actually, I've heard that some proctors confiscate mechanical pencils.</p>

<p>Bring no 2 pencils just in case.</p>

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<p>I used a mechanical pencil on the PSAT. </p>

<p>Usually proctors are just fine with that (especially if they're just a teacher getting paid a little extra to be a proctor), but I would second sainclaire and say bring regular pencils in case.</p>

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<p>i prefer the mechanical pencil on the SAT essay. Only I left my stuff in the car when i got down at the test centre!!</p>

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<p>They don't want you using mechanical pencils because they are more likely to rip through the paper.</p>

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<p>I have also heard that people have used mechanical pencils to cheat (not exactly sure how; Maybe they stuck something inside of it?)</p>

<p>In any case, I know that CollegeBoard doesn't want people using them...</p>

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<p>You can't use mechanical pencils because the lead could easily break off and roll around inside your test booklet and mark it up.</p>