What do I take to the test center?

• your admission ticket
• two #2 pencils and an eraser
• one piece of acceptable identification
• an acceptable calculator (this applies ONLY if you are taking the SAT I, SAT II: Math Level IC or Math Level IIC tests.

You should not take:

• a watch with an audible alarm
• food or drink
• scratch paper
• notes, books, dictionaries
• compasses, protractors, rulers, or any other aids
• highlighters, colored pens or pencils
• portable listening or recording devices (with or without earphones) or photographic equipment. (for SAT II Listening Tests acceptable cassette players with earphones are required)
• cellular telephone or pager.

What is an admission ticket?

Your admission ticket will confirm that you are registered to take the test on a specific date, at a specific test center. You will need to take the ticket with you on test day. Be sure to check the information on your ticket is correct. If you do not receive your admission ticket at least one week before your test date, call 1 609 771 7600 and ask for your registration number as well as the name and address of your test center.

What would be acceptable identification?

• your driver’s license with recognizable photo, or,
• school identification card with recognizable photo, or,
• valid passport with current, recognizable photo, or,
• a brief physical description of yourself written on school stationery that you must sign in the presence of your principal or school counselor, who must also sign it.

Social security cards, credit cards (including those with photo), parent’s driver’s license and birth certificates are not acceptable forms of ID.

You will not be permitted to take the test if you do not take acceptable ID to the test center.**

What is an acceptable calculator?

Almost any four-function, scientific, or graphing calculator is acceptable for the SAT I or SAT II Math Level IC and Level IIC.

Hand-held minicomputers, laptop computers, electronic writing pads or pen input devices, pocket organizers, calculators with typewriter like keypads, calculators with paper tape, calculators that make a noise, or calculators that require an electrical outlet are not acceptable.

You will not be allowed to share calculators.

Although no questions on the SAT I require a calculator, it is recommended that you take a calculator on test day.

Some test questions on the SAT II: Math Level IC and Math Level IIC require a calculator. If you take these tests without a calculator, you will be at a disadvantage from those answering the questions with a calculator.

What is an acceptable cassette player? (This applies only if you are registered to take the SAT II: Language Test with Listening.)

An acceptable cassette player must be:

• personal (with headphones where only you can hear the cassette.)
• portable (it must fit in your hand)
• battery-operated
• using standard-size cassette (no mini or microcassettes)

What happens if I have a disability?

SAT Services for Students with Disabilities provide test modifications and accommodations (such as sign language interpreter or extra testing time) for students who have documented disabilities.

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