AACE EVP exam-day guide
AACE EVP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used on your registration. Exact accepted ID types vary by testing provider and location - confirm with the provider before test day.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation email or scheduling record with the appointment time, location or remote-testing link, and any registration or eligibility number.
Provider-specific login or launch credentials
For remote or computer-based delivery, verify your account username, password, and any required check-in code the day before. Confirm the exact login process with the provider.
Approved calculator
Confirm with the provider which calculator models are permitted and whether an on-screen calculator is supplied. Do not assume a personal calculator is allowed.
Acceptable writing materials
Bring only what the provider allows (for example, scratch paper and pencil if permitted, or an approved erasable board). Confirm the rules with the provider.
Remote-testing environment check (if applicable)
If testing remotely, verify webcam, microphone, internet stability, and a clean, private workspace meeting the provider's requirements. Confirm technical requirements with the provider.
Review the published exam content outline and scoring rules
Know the domains, question format, time limit, and how the exam is scored from official provider materials.
Plan your route and arrival buffer
For in-person testing, confirm the address, parking, and recommended arrival time (often before the appointment) with the provider, and build in a buffer.
Rest and logistics plan
Arrange sleep, meals, and hydration so you arrive alert; note any break policy in advance.
Personal items plan
Plan where to store phone, watch, bag, and other personal items, since many providers restrict items in the testing room. Confirm the storage policy with the provider.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Review your own summary sheets and the official content outline; do short practice sets to stay sharp, then taper. Confirm appointment details, ID, and any remote-testing setup.
Re-read the provider's test-day rules (ID, permitted items, breaks, calculator) so nothing surprises you at check-in.
Do a light review only. Prepare clothes, ID, confirmation, and approved materials in one place. Confirm travel or internet setup. Get a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal meal, arrive or log in early per the provider's guidance, and avoid cramming. Do a quick calm-down routine before starting.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers, and pace yourself against the time limit. Flag uncertain items and return to them. Answer every question; there is typically no penalty for guessing unless the provider states otherwise - confirm the scoring rule.
Use breaks only as the provider permits, and manage the clock so you leave time to review flagged questions.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching your registration name; confirm accepted ID forms with the provider.
Follow the provider's rules on permitted and prohibited items (phones, watches, notes, calculators); confirm the list before test day.
Breaks, if any, are governed by the provider's policy; confirm whether breaks are scheduled, optional, or counted against your time.
Understand the scoring method and passing standard from official provider materials; do not rely on third-party claims.
If testing remotely, comply with proctoring requirements (room scan, camera on, no unauthorized people or materials); confirm specifics with the provider.
Arrive or check in at the provider's recommended time; late arrival handling is set by the provider - confirm the policy.
Report technical or testing irregularities to the proctor immediately and follow the provider's incident process.
Do not attempt to record, share, or reproduce exam content; follow the provider's confidentiality and conduct agreement.