PCAT: Can you bring a highlighter?

[tealish]

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Anyone know whether bringing/and using a highlighter is in line with the rules?

The only relevant information I've read is:

Bring several sharpened No. 2 pencils to the Test Center, but do not bring a calculator, cell phone, other electronic device, or reference materials. If found with a prohibited item during testing, your scores will be cancelled, and your fees will not be refunded.

 

[dahopeful]

Anyone know whether bringing/and using a highlighter is in line with the rules?

The only relevant information I've read is:

I don't think it will be wrong to bring one. I mean you can bring it and asked the proctor first is it ok to use.

 

[charfdorn]

Anyone know whether bringing/and using a highlighter is in line with the rules?

My only possible concern is that you could use a highlighter to signal answers to another test-taker. It's easier to see highlighting at a distance than it is with pencil. If you worked out a system in advance, you could tell someone else what the answers were. I would follow the other poster's advice and ask when you get there, and be prepared not to have it available to you.

 

[diastole]

In my room, we were allowed regular pencils. I brought some mechanical ones in but I had to put them away. I highly doubt that you can use a highlighter if they are taking mechanical pencils.

 

[mug3n]

The proctors will definitely outline everything for you before the start of the test so don't worry. I'd say no though if the proctors follow Pearson's guidelines to the letter which happened at my PCAT sitting (particularly if these are the type of people that typically do not oversee these types of tests), but doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[UH Pharm]

Well it specifically says on "pg 18 of the candidate information booklet" that highlights are prohibited to bring, but I haven't taken test yet, so you might want to ask your proctor before using it.

 

[DallasCowboys22]

can you bring a watch?

 

[Espada]

I believe you can bring a watch with the exception of a watch that makes sounds.


I'm going to bring a watch.....but its not digital nor does it make any sounds.

 

[dahopeful]

My only possible concern is that you could use a highlighter to signal answers to another test-taker. It's easier to see highlighting at a distance than it is with pencil. If you worked out a system in advance, you could tell someone else what the answers were. I would follow the other poster's advice and ask when you get there, and be prepared not to have it available to you.

LMAO! I actually heard of someone doing that during a school exam. If people put more effort to study than they do into cheating they will be better off.

 

[tealish]

@UH Pharm,

I didn't see that, thanks.

A highlighter would've been great for reading those long and boring articles. Ah well.

 

[UH Pharm]

@UH Pharm,

I didn't see that, thanks.

A highlighter would've been great for reading those long and boring articles. Ah well.

This is copied straight off the booklet.

Do not bring prohibited items to the test. Prohibited items include:
Food, beverages, calculators (including watch calculators), books, papers,
highlighters, rulers, notes, pagers, PDA's, cellular phones, recording devices,
cameras, headphones, or any other electronic devices or reference materials into
the testing room. You may not wear or take a hat with a bill or brim into the
testing room, unless worn for a religious or medical reason. (Please submit an
Accommodations Request Form with the appropriate documentation explaining
the need for this accommodation.)

I'm sorry its actually on pg 12 of the pcat candidate information booklet.