{"id":16332,"date":"2019-08-10T15:44:55","date_gmt":"2019-08-10T20:44:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/blog\/prep\/?p=16332"},"modified":"2020-09-11T20:41:27","modified_gmt":"2020-09-11T20:41:27","slug":"how-to-study-the-night-before-the-sat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpapp.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/how-to-study-the-night-before-the-sat\/","title":{"rendered":"SAT Test Day Checklist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Your hard work <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaptest.com\/study\/sat\/\">preparing for the SAT<\/a> won\u2019t matter if you aren\u2019t prepared for the logistics of SAT test day. Read on to learn how to spend your time the night before the SAT, what to bring to the SAT, and what happens the morning of the SAT.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n&nbsp;<br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_heading  avia-builder-el-first  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >The Night Before SAT Test Day<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">First and foremost, try to stay in and go to sleep early the night before the SAT. Give your body time to get adequate rest so that you will awake refreshed and ready to conquer the exam. Before you go to bed, set out what you will wear and the materials you plan to take.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Make sure that your alarm is set to wake you up at least an hour and a half before you need to leave your home for the exam. You want to allow yourself plenty of time to hear your alarm, get dressed, pack your bag, and eat a big breakfast. Also, if you are unfamiliar with the testing location, look up the directions beforehand. Visualizing your route and knowing how long it will take to get there will help you pace yourself and alleviate potential stressors. Plan ahead so you know how you\u2019ll be getting to the testing center: will a parent drive you? Will you drive yourself? Will you take public transportation? Will you carpool with a friend? Knowing this ahead of time and confirming the night before the SAT will make the morning of the SAT smoother and less stressful.<\/span><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-1  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_iconlist  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your SAT Test Day Checklist<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Here\u2019s what to bring to the SAT:<\/span><br \/>\n<div  class='avia-icon-list-container   avia-builder-el-2  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_heading '><ul class='avia-icon-list avia-icon-list-left av-iconlist-big avia_animate_when_almost_visible avia-iconlist-animate'>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8cb' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Your SAT Admission Ticket<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Get it by logging onto your <a href=\"https:\/\/account.collegeboard.org\/login\/login?idp=ECL&amp;appId=115&amp;DURL=https:\/\/nsat.collegeboard.org\/satweb\/login.jsp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CollegeBoard account<\/a>, and be sure to print your ticket out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue840' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Valid Photo ID<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Bring your original ID<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">not a photocopy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">and make sure it hasn\u2019t expired. Check out the CollegeBoard\u2019s<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/sat\/taking-the-test\/id-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> list of requirements for photo IDs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more info.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue836' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Two No. 2 pencils with erasers<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Mechanical pencils and pens aren\u2019t allowed on the SAT, even on the essay section. Using the wrong writing utensil on the multiple-choice sections can affect how your scantron is read and lower your score. Make sure the erasers on your No. 2 pencils are clean and new, so you don\u2019t smudge when you erase, and that your pencils are both sharpened.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue816' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >An approved calculator<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p>Check out the CollegeBoard\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/sat\/taking-the-test\/calculator-policy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">calculator policy<\/a> for information about what calculators are considered acceptable to use on the SAT. Make sure you put in fresh batteries before the test.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue862' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >A watch without an audible alarm (optional)<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The SAT is a strategy driven test. Each section is timed, so it is important that you pace yourself so you have time to cover each question.<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Although the test proctor will be giving you the time periodically on the board, you shouldn\u2019t rely on them to update as often as you\u2019ll want to know the time! Thus, it\u2019s helpful to wear a watch so you can track your own speed without having to ask for the time. A word of caution\u2014avoid using smart watches, because they could be considered a violation of academic integrity. Instead, get a cheap, easy-to-read digital watch with basic time features.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8cd' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >A drink or snack for the break (optional)<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if you eat a substantial breakfast, you may wish you had a snack during the break. Staying full and hydrated will help you be attentive during the test.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<li><div  class='iconlist_icon  avia-font-entypo-fontello'><span class='iconlist-char ' aria-hidden='true' data-av_icon='\ue8a0' data-av_iconfont='entypo-fontello'><\/span><\/div><article class=\"article-icon-entry \"  itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/BlogPosting\" itemprop=\"blogPost\" ><div class='iconlist_content_wrap'><header class=\"entry-content-header\"><h4 class='av_iconlist_title iconlist_title   '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >Extra batteries and\/or backup calculator and watch (optional)<\/h4><\/header><div class='iconlist_content  '  itemprop=\"text\"  ><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even if only to give yourself peace of mind, having backup equipment is a good idea. You\u2019ll need to ask for permission to access these items during the test; they cannot be on your desk.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><footer class=\"entry-footer\"><\/footer><\/article><div class='iconlist-timeline'><\/div><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><br \/>\n<i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Do not bring<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> your cell phone to the SAT. Students can be kicked out of SAT administrations because they\u2019re caught using their phones<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">even if not to cheat<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">or because a phone alarm accidentally goes off. Leave your phone at home, not in your backpack under your desk.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">See the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/collegereadiness.collegeboard.org\/sat\/taking-the-test\/test-day-checklist\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">CollegeBoard website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> for more information about what to bring and what not to bring to the SAT.\u00a0<\/span><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-3  el_after_av_iconlist  el_before_av_heading  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >SAT Test Day Schedule<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Even though test doors open at 7:45 AM, try to get there at least 30 minutes earlier. You can expect a long line of students coming to take the same exam as you are. It gives you an upper hand to be one of the first people in the line. You will be assigned your room first and will have more time to sit and relax before the testing begins. You do not want to be one of the people on the back of line who has to worry about getting a room assignment before the test bell rings. You can also use that extra waiting time to use the bathroom so you don\u2019t need to go outside of the designated breaks.<\/span><br \/>\n<div  style='padding-bottom:10px; ' class='av-special-heading av-special-heading-h2    avia-builder-el-4  el_after_av_heading  el_before_av_sidebar  '><h2 class='av-special-heading-tag '  itemprop=\"headline\"  >SAT Breaks<\/h2><div class='special-heading-border'><div class='special-heading-inner-border' ><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You are allowed to take bathroom breaks beyond the designated break times. 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