You're allowed a calculator on at least part of the SAT. While this may seem like an asset, a calculator may end up wasting time and causing mistakes. If you find yourself using it frequently, it's a good sign that you're using your time ineffectively. Here's the raw truth: there are very few SAT questions where a calculator is truly necessary. When the numbers are unyielding, it can certainly help. But questions like that are rarer than you might think. Here are a few wa