AEP exam-day guide
AEP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type and name spelling your registration requires; confirm acceptable forms and name-match rules with the provider.
Confirmation / admission document
Print or download your scheduling confirmation and any admission ticket the provider issues; confirm whether a printed copy is required.
Appointment details
Note test center address or remote-proctoring link, start time, arrival window, and time zone.
Login credentials for remote delivery
If testing online, verify your account login and system check beforehand; confirm software and browser requirements with the provider.
Approved calculator or on-screen tool
Confirm whether a physical calculator is permitted or an on-screen calculator is provided; do not assume.
Reference sheet or formula list
Confirm whether any reference material is provided on-screen or must be memorized.
Permitted personal items plan
Confirm storage rules for phone, watch, bag, and notes; assume personal items are not allowed at the testing station.
Comfort items within policy
Bring water or layers only if the provider allows them at the desk; confirm before relying on them.
Rest and logistics plan
Plan travel time, parking or transit, and a buffer so you arrive early; confirm the arrival cutoff with the provider.
Break plan
Know whether breaks are offered, timed or untimed, and whether the clock stops; confirm with the provider.
Scratch materials
Confirm whether scratch paper or an on-screen notepad is provided and what must be returned or destroyed.
Scoring and reporting knowledge
Review how the exam is scored and when results are released; confirm the current policy with the provider.
Plan the day
Re-read the official candidate handbook and confirm logistics: ID rules, arrival time, calculator policy, and break rules. Do light review of weak topics and full-length practice under timed conditions; stop cramming new material.
Run any required system check for remote testing and resolve technical issues early. Protect sleep and avoid last-minute schedule changes.
Pack ID, confirmation, and permitted items. Confirm travel route and start time. Do a short review of formulas or key concepts only, then stop studying and rest.
Eat a normal meal, arrive early per the provider's arrival window, and leave non-permitted items at home or in storage. Do a brief warm-up, not new learning.
Read each question fully, watch for qualifiers, and budget time per question. Flag uncertain items and return to them; answer every question since there is typically no penalty for guessing, but confirm the scoring rule.
Use breaks as allowed, keep track of remaining time, and request proctor assistance through the approved channel if something goes wrong rather than troubleshooting alone.
Rules to check
Bring only the ID and items the provider explicitly permits; confirm the permitted-items list in advance.
Follow all proctor instructions and testing-center or remote-proctoring rules; unauthorized items or behavior can void your result.
Do not communicate with other candidates or use unauthorized materials during the exam.
Confirm break rules before the exam: whether breaks are timed, whether the clock stops, and what you may access during them.
Confirm the scoring method and whether unanswered or incorrect answers affect your score before test day.
If you need accommodations or a schedule change, arrange it with the provider in advance rather than on test day.
Report any technical or environmental problem to the proctor immediately and follow their guidance.