ASLI exam-day guide
ASLI · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact ID type and name match the testing provider requires. Confirm with the provider which forms of ID are accepted and whether a secondary ID is needed.
Admission or scheduling confirmation
Have your appointment confirmation, registration number, or admission letter available (printed or on your phone) in case staff need to verify your booking.
Know your test location and arrival time
Confirm the exact address, building, and room, plus how early you are expected to arrive. Arrival and late-admittance cutoffs vary; confirm with the provider.
Review the provider's permitted-items list
Check in advance what is allowed in the testing room (calculator, notes, water, watch, etc.). Do not assume; confirm with the provider.
Plan transportation and a buffer
Map the route, identify parking or transit options, and add extra time for delays so you arrive calm and early.
Prepare any permitted reference materials
If the exam allows formula sheets, dictionaries, or other aids, prepare them exactly as permitted. Unapproved materials are typically not allowed; confirm with the provider.
Leave prohibited items at home or in the car
Phones, smartwatches, notes, and bags are commonly restricted in the testing room. Storage may or may not be available; confirm with the provider.
Get a full night's sleep and plan meals
Sleep well the night before and eat a normal meal beforehand. Bring water or a snack only if the provider permits it.
Re-read the scoring and timing format
Know the number of questions, time limit, and whether there are scheduled breaks. Confirm break rules with the provider.
Have a backup contact plan
Save the provider's contact number in case of an emergency or delay on exam day.
Plan the day
Confirm your appointment, ID requirements, location, and permitted items with the provider. Do a light review of weak areas rather than cramming new material. Prepare your bag with ID and confirmation.
Stop heavy studying. Re-check the route and arrival time. Lay out clothes, ID, and confirmation. Avoid alcohol and late nights; aim for a full night's sleep.
Eat a normal breakfast, arrive early with your ID and confirmation, and leave prohibited items behind. Stay calm and do a brief warm-up only if it helps.
Read each question carefully, watch the clock, and budget time per section. Answer easier questions first if allowed, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Use breaks only as permitted.
Rules to check
Bring valid, unexpired photo ID that matches your registration name. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider.
Arrive by the required time; late admittance policies vary. Confirm the cutoff with the provider.
Follow all instructions from proctors and testing staff; their directions govern conduct in the room.
Do not bring or use prohibited items or materials unless explicitly permitted. Confirm the permitted-items list with the provider.
Breaks, if any, are governed by provider rules; confirm whether unscheduled breaks are allowed and how they affect timing.
Understand the scoring format in advance (number of questions, time limit, pass standard). Confirm scoring details with the provider.
Maintain academic integrity: no copying, communicating with others, or using unauthorized aids.
If an emergency or illness affects your test, contact the provider promptly about rescheduling or accommodations. Confirm their policy with the provider.