# SAT Test Day Checklist: What to Bring and What to Do

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## SAT Test Day Checklist

A test-day checklist prevents avoidable mistakes before the SAT starts. Use this the night before and again before leaving home.

### Download this resource

- [Download the SAT test-day checklist (PDF)](https://1600.now/downloads/sat-test-day-checklist.pdf)

![SAT Test-Day Checklist: what to do from seven days before to after testing, what to pack, and three pacing rules](https://1600.now/downloads/sat-test-day-checklist-preview.png)

### Bring these

Policies can change, so confirm College Board rules before test day. This checklist covers the standard planning items.

- Acceptable photo ID
- Admission ticket or registration details
- Approved testing device
- Charged battery and charger
- Approved calculator if bringing your own
- Pencils or pens for scratch work if allowed
- Snack and water for break

### Do not bring these into testing

Keep prohibited items away from the testing room to avoid cancellation risk.

- Smartwatch
- Phone during testing
- Notes or formula sheets
- Unapproved calculator
- Extra electronic devices

### Next steps

[Open SAT countdown](https://1600.now/sat-test-countdown) [Take timed modules](https://1600.now/modules) [Open the question bank](https://1600.now/bank) [Use score calculator](https://1600.now/score-calculator)

### FAQs

#### Can I bring a calculator to the SAT?

Yes, but the built-in Desmos calculator is also available throughout Math.

#### Should I study the morning of the SAT?

Only light review. Heavy last-minute studying usually creates more stress than points.

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- [SAT Score Release Calendar](https://1600.now/sat-score-release-calendar)

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- [SAT Cram Plan](https://1600.now/sat-cram-plan)

  SAT cram plan for the final days before the test, focused on high-yield review, pacing, and avoiding last-minute mistakes.
- [SAT Timing Chart](https://1600.now/digital-sat-timing-chart)

  SAT section and module timing: 27 Reading and Writing questions in 32 minutes, 22 Math in 35, plus pacing checkpoints and the 10-minute break.

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