Of all the things students prepare for before the SAT - the test dates, timing strategies, and practice drills - the humble pencil rarely makes the list. Yet every year, countless test-takers walk into their exam room only to be told: "That pencil isn't allowed." For 2026 candidates, the situation is more nuanced than ever. The SAT has been fully digital since March 2024 for most U.S. test-takers, meaning your answers are submitted on-screen. However, paper-based administrati

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