Hey everyone! Hope your day's going well. Quick question, what time does the SAT start and end? I'm not finding a clear answer online and feel overwhelmed trying to plan my day. Any help would be amazing!
Hi there! The timing of the SAT exam can depend on a few different factors, including when you arrive, how long check-in takes, and how punctually the proctors run the session. However, here's the general idea of a test day:
- You should plan to arrive at your test center by 7:45 AM. The doors will close at 8 AM, and students who arrive later are typically not admitted.
- The actual exam generally starts sometime between 8:30 and 9:00 AM, after everyone has checked in and settled into their testing room.
- The total testing time for the SAT (without the essay, which has been discontinued) is about 3 hours and 15 minutes, including breaks.
- Given these times, you can expect to finish sometime between 11:45 AM and 12:15 PM, but it might be a little later if there are unexpected delays at the start of the test.
Keep in mind that you won't have access to your phone during the test, so let anyone who needs to know where you are (such as parents) know in advance when to expect you to be done.
Remember to manage your time wisely, meaning arrive early and leave some room in your schedule afterwards to destress. I hope this helps! Good luck on your test day!
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