AACE PRMP exam-day guide
AACE PRMP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original ID required by the provider; the name must match your AACE PRMP exam registration exactly. Confirm accepted ID types and whether a second form is required with the provider.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your scheduling confirmation or admission letter available in the format the provider accepts, whether printed or digital. Confirm whether a printed copy is required.
Test center or online-proctor logistics
Write down the address, parking or transit details, and check-in location, or complete any system check for online proctoring. Confirm the delivery method and start time with the provider.
Candidate handbook review
Read the current handbook section on exam-day conduct, allowed items, breaks, and scoring. Confirm you have the latest version from the provider.
Approved calculator
If a calculator is permitted, bring only a model on the provider's approved list. Confirm whether an on-screen calculator is provided and whether personal calculators are allowed.
Arrival time plan
Plan to arrive earlier than the appointment time to allow for check-in and security. Confirm the provider's recommended arrival window and late-arrival policy.
Personal items plan
Leave phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags at home or plan to store them as directed. Confirm locker or storage availability at the site.
Rest and nutrition plan
Protect sleep in the nights before the exam and plan a normal meal. Confirm water and break rules so you are not surprised on test day.
Final review materials
Prepare a one-page summary of formulas, terms, and process steps for light review in the final 24 hours. Do not bring notes into the exam room.
Accommodations confirmation
If you requested testing accommodations, confirm approval and logistics with the provider well before exam day.
Backup travel plan
Identify a backup route or contact number for the test center in case of transport delays. Confirm the provider's policy for emergencies.
Timekeeping plan
Confirm whether a clock or timer is visible and whether you may bring a watch. Many providers prohibit smartwatches, so check before relying on one.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, ID requirements, delivery method, and test center or proctor requirements with the provider. Resolve any name mismatch, missing confirmation, or accommodation issue now.
Do a light review of your weakest AACE PRMP domains and formula sheet. Stop studying new topics and focus on consolidation.
Plan travel and a backup route; check weather, parking, and transit schedules. Confirm the recommended arrival time with the provider.
Pack your ID, confirmation, permitted calculator, and any allowed comfort items. Lay out clothes and keep prohibited items separate.
Reconfirm the start time and arrival instructions one last time. Set two alarms and aim for a full night's sleep.
Avoid cramming. Review only high-level summaries and key definitions, then stop early enough to relax.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, and leave early. Avoid heavy caffeine if it increases anxiety.
Leave prohibited items at home or in the car. Carry only what the provider allows into the testing area.
Read the tutorial and instructions carefully. Note the time limit, how to flag questions, and how to review marked items.
Pace yourself. On the first pass, answer what you know, flag uncertain items, and return if time permits.
Use breaks only as allowed and confirm whether the clock stops. Stretch, reset, and return with a clear plan.
If unsure, eliminate options and answer. Confirm before the exam whether wrong answers are penalized before guessing blindly.
Rules to check
Bring valid government-issued photo ID; the name must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID forms and expiration requirements with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions. Unauthorized materials, phones, smartwatches, notes, and recording devices are prohibited; confirm the full list with the provider.
Breaks are governed by provider policy. Confirm whether breaks are scheduled, optional, or counted against your time, and do not assume extra time.
Scoring and pass/fail determination follow the provider's published policy. Confirm how and when results are released.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the exam and do not share exam content. You may be asked to accept a confidentiality agreement.
Late arrival may result in forfeiture or rescheduling. Confirm the provider's late-arrival and emergency policy before exam day.
Request any accommodations in advance and confirm approval. Do not expect on-the-spot adjustments at the test center.
Personal items may need to be stored. Confirm locker availability and what the provider considers prohibited before you arrive.