<p>When doing the practice tests, it makes a WORLD of a difference when I use a timer. If I am allowed to bring one and use it when taking the actual SAT which timer should I buy? Most likely, it'll have to be a silent on that doesn't beep.</p>
<p>Why don't you found a digital watch that has a timer and is silent? At least it would appear acceptable.</p>
<p>When I took the PSAT in Oct. of 2005, the proctor allowed me to use a timer. (one of those $10 watches from Walmart). Earlier this month on the fourteenth, when I took the SAT, one person in the room took her watch and placed it on the table. The SAT proctor told her that she "was the official keeper of time", as she put it. My younger B took the PSAT this year and he took a watch and the proctor confiscated it until the end of the exam.</p>
<p>My point: Maybe they changed the rules or something, put you might want to search the CB website to see if personal timers are allowed.</p>
<p>the collegeboard said you can't use timers, or anything that has to go on the desk. you're only allowed a personal unbeeping watch.
I don't have a digital watch, so I just borrow my sisters watch for the test, and it does help.</p>
<p>i usually fold my watch back and put it on my desk, and no proctor complains...hmmmm</p>
<p>it might just be my inordinate good luck</p>
<p>yeah, it really depends on the procter.</p>
<p>But if you keep a watch on your wrist that has a timer, it's a lot easier and no one gets suspicious unless the proctor is really strict.</p>
<p>Use a digital watch as your timer. Keep it on your wrist (it's pointless/stupid to put it on your desk; that'd add to the suspicion and it's just as easy to keep track of time with it on your wrist). I did this for the SAT I/II, the ACT, and all AP tests. Works just fine.</p>