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Hey guys -

So I know that we have to use the laminated pages during the test, but I have just been practicing with scratch paper, trying to squeeze as much onto each page as possible. Is it that big of a deal? Have you ever run into problems with administrators not giving you extra sheets if you need them? I end up writing a lot for my math problems...

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Hey guys -

So I know that we have to use the laminated pages during the test, but I have just been practicing with scratch paper, trying to squeeze as much onto each page as possible. Is it that big of a deal? Have you ever run into problems with administrators not giving you extra sheets if you need them? I end up writing a lot for my math problems...

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No problems here. You get a good amount of sheets to start off but in the event that you run out of room just raise your hand and they'll bring you a new pad. One thing you can do is to ask for a new pad between AWA and Q and then again between Q and V to ensure you have maximum space for each section.

Make sure your pen works before you go into the test room. Just make sure you say something to the test proctor along the lines of, "Can I make sure this pen works before I go in?" before you go writing on your pad before sitting down. That way they don't think you're writing down crib notes or anything like that.
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When you say pad, is it just one sheet, or 5? Thanks for the info!
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When you say pad, is it just one sheet, or 5? Thanks for the info!
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It's about 6? sheets of double-sided laminated paper bound into one pad. The sheets are longer than normal sheets, around 8"x14". One word of caution is the ink smudges really easily since it's dry erase. Some find this annoying but if you're the type that doesn't care then no worries!
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Do not worry about the scratch paper. They usually provide the paper as soon as I raise your hand during the test.
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Thanks everyone!
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As I've said, the proctors are minimum waged heartless people. Well, not all of them.

So, take control of the test. Do not "depend" on the proctor for a new notepad. Make do with what they give you. Doodle with the pen/marker before you go into the test. You just don't want to leave it to chance.

I, as well as others here, have had horrible experiences with proctors.

Create 4 imaginary quadrants. If you're a righty, use quadrant 2, then 1. Then move down to quadrant 3, then 4. You'll get less crap on your hand, which is also inevitable.