SAT Test Day: The Complete Checklist for Bangladeshi Students

The Week Before Your SAT

• Take one final full practice test under timed conditions
• Review your most common error types — but don't try to learn new content
• Confirm your test center location and plan your route to avoid Dhaka traffic delays
• Check your admission ticket on your College Board account and print it
• Ensure your passport is valid and ready

The Night Before

• Stop studying by 8 PM — your brain needs rest more than extra review
• Pack your bag: admission ticket, passport, approved calculator (if you prefer your own), pencils, eraser, snacks, water
• For Digital SAT: the test is on the testing center's computer — you don't need to bring your own device
• Sleep for at least 8 hours. Sleep deprivation can cost you 50+ points
• Lay out your clothes for the morning

The Morning of the SAT

• Wake up at least 2 hours before your test start time
• Eat a proper breakfast — avoid sugary foods that cause energy crashes
• Arrive at the test center 30 minutes early
• Leave your phone in your bag once you enter the testing room

During the Test

• Module 1: Answer every question. If stuck, flag it and continue — return later
• Adaptive strategy: Do your best on Module 1. A strong Module 1 gives you a harder Module 2 (with higher scoring potential)
• Use the Desmos calculator for math — even for mental calculations, it reduces careless errors
• For RW vocabulary questions: always read the full passage context, never just the sentence with the blank
• Use the break between Math and RW to reset mentally — stand up, breathe, drink water

What NOT to Do on Test Day

• Don't try to review your notes in the car — it increases anxiety
• Don't skip breakfast to save time
• Don't wear uncomfortable clothing
• Don't leave any question blank — there is no penalty for wrong answers on the Digital SAT