AIT exam-day guide
AIT · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID the testing provider requires; the name must match your registration. Confirm accepted ID types and name-match rules with the provider before test day.
Confirmation / admission document
Bring your appointment confirmation or admission ticket if the provider issues one. Confirm whether a printed copy is required or a digital copy is acceptable.
Know your test location and arrival time
Confirm the exact address, room, and required arrival time (often earlier than the start time for check-in). Verify with the provider; do not assume.
Transportation and parking plan
Plan the route and a backup option, and build in buffer time for traffic or transit delays. Arrive early rather than cutting it close.
Permitted items only
Confirm with the provider what is allowed in the testing room (e.g., whether a calculator, scratch paper, or notes are permitted). Leave prohibited items at home or in storage.
Personal items storage plan
Most providers require phones, bags, and watches to be stored away. Confirm the storage rules and secure-phone policy with the provider.
Review the test-day instructions / candidate handbook
Read the provider's candidate handbook for check-in, conduct, break, and scoring rules. This is the authoritative source.
Sleep and nutrition plan
Prioritize a normal night's sleep and a light, familiar meal before the test. Avoid trying new foods or heavy caffeine on test day.
Backup logistics contact
Have the provider's contact number and a plan for who to call if something goes wrong (delay, illness, missing item).
Confirm scoring and results timeline
Know how and when results are released and whether a preliminary score is shown. Confirm details with the provider; do not assume.
Medication / accommodation confirmation
If you have approved testing accommodations or need to bring medication, confirm the procedures with the provider in advance. needs_review
Dress in layers
Testing rooms can be warm or cold; dress comfortably in layers, subject to any provider dress or security rules.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material. Do light review of your own summary notes and weak areas only. Confirm all logistics (location, time, ID, permitted items) with the provider. Protect sleep.
Pack your ID, confirmation, and any permitted items. Re-confirm the start time and route. Do a short, low-stress review, then stop. Eat a normal meal and go to bed at a reasonable hour.
Eat a light breakfast, hydrate, and arrive early. Leave prohibited items behind or stored. Do a brief calm review of key reminders only, then put notes away.
Read each question carefully, manage your pace against the clock, and flag difficult items to revisit. Answer every question if there is no penalty for guessing (confirm the provider's scoring rule). Use breaks as permitted and return on time.
Note how you felt and any topics that challenged you while it is fresh. Confirm the results timeline with the provider and plan your next steps.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired government-issued photo ID matching your registration name; confirm accepted forms with the provider.
Follow all check-in and security procedures, including any item storage, phone, or electronic-device rules. Confirm specifics with the provider.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, and do not access unauthorized materials or devices.
Follow the provider's rules on breaks, including whether breaks are timed and whether you may leave the room. Confirm with the provider.
Understand the scoring and guessing policy before test day (e.g., whether unanswered questions are penalized). Confirm with the provider.
Report any testing irregularity or technical problem to the proctor immediately.
Follow any accommodation procedures exactly as approved; confirm arrangements with the provider in advance.
Comply with the provider's misconduct policy; violations can result in score cancellation. Confirm the specific policy with the provider.