timers on the PCAT

[ChemistI]

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can we bring in our own timers when taking the actual pcat?

 

[ForcedEntry]

You cannot bring electronic devices; however, they allow wrist watches w/ chronometers. I sure am glad my Ironman isn't electronic 😉

 

[BackeyWackey]

No digital devices, but I brought my watch which has a stopwatch feature! its a must have to keep myself on pace. I highly reccommend getting a cheapy one with a timer. I got mine for like 9 dollars from target.

 

[PowerBar]

I know this is an old post, but they don't allow any digital devices on the PCAT including digital watches? Does anyone bring some method of timing themselves or do you all rely on the proctor to tell them when there's five minutes left?

 

[mustang sally]

I just estimated the time left using a regular wristwatch. I didn't really feel the need to know the exact amount of minutes and seconds left for a section.

 

[bill7531]

well, kaplan did say u can turn your watch to 12:00 and let it run at the start of the test

 

[omnione]

I know this is an old post, but they don't allow any digital devices on the PCAT including digital watches? Does anyone bring some method of timing themselves or do you all rely on the proctor to tell them when there's five minutes left?

They are talking about devices that do more than tell time, such as a calculator or transmitter. You can't use your cell phone as a timer for obvious reasons. You can find a digital watch that doesn't do anything else but tell time. Personally, I prefer the Kaplan strategy above regarding an analog watch set to 12:00 and started when the proctor says go. You won't have the exact time, but you really only need to have an estimate of your time left for pacing purposes. If a person is spending time calculating his or her pace to the second with a digital watch, then he/she is wasting time.