<p>Ok, so I have this really lucky red pen and I would like to write all the scratch work in the test booklet with it. The answer sheet is of course going to be bubbled in with pencil. But I was just wondering if its okay to write with a red pen on your test booklet.</p>
<p>Thanks :)</p>
<p>ETS pays no heed to what you write in the scratch work spaces. However, the supposed issue with pens and mechanical pencils is that answers can be stored in the tubes; hence, ETS does not permit them.</p>
<p>Do not be one of those sentimental louts who value inanimate objects for some “enchanted” significance. Reality is that writing with a pen will really prove to be of no benefit. In fact, writing with a pen will slow one down, as one must take those precious seconds to switch from pen to pencil.</p>
<p>I’m ambidextrous, it will not slow me down. I like using the red pen on critical reading</p>
<p>I don’t see the point of using it on the PSAT, if you can’t use it on the SAT?</p>