# \#pencils

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## [What happens if I use a number 3 pencil on the SAT/ACT?](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-happens-if-i-use-a-number-3-pencil-on-the-sat-act/7459)

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**Author:** [@Laura\_PrepScholar](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/u/Laura_PrepScholar)\
**Replies:** 1\
**Last updated:** [January 7, 2016, 6:54am UTC](https://experthub.prepscholar.com/t/what-happens-if-i-use-a-number-3-pencil-on-the-sat-act/7459 "2016-01-07T06:54:08Z")

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When I was taking the ACT, I realized halfway through the test that the pencils I had grabbed as I was running out the door this morning were No. 3 pencils instead of No. 2. Argh! Will this affect the grading of my test…