BCGP exam-day guide
BCGP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the exact form of identification your testing provider requires (typically a current government-issued photo ID with signature). Confirm acceptable ID types and name-matching rules with the provider before test day.
Authorization and scheduling confirmation
Print or save your appointment confirmation, eligibility/authorization number, and any candidate ID the provider issued. Confirm with the provider whether printed copies are required.
Know your test delivery format
Confirm whether you are taking the exam at a test center or via remote proctoring, and review the provider's specific check-in steps for that format.
Arrival or check-in time
Confirm the required arrival time (or remote check-in window) with the provider; arriving late can forfeit your seat and fee under many providers' policies.
Approved calculator or on-screen tool
Confirm with the provider whether a calculator is provided on-screen, permitted as a personal item, or prohibited, and which models are allowed.
Personal item and storage rules
Confirm what may be brought into the testing room (keys, wallet, tissues, medication, water) and how personal belongings are stored. Plan to leave most items behind.
Break and accommodation logistics
If you have approved testing accommodations, confirm arrangements in advance. Otherwise confirm break policy, whether breaks are timed, and whether you can access food, water, or medication.
Rest and travel plan
Plan sleep, meals, and travel so you arrive calm and early; for remote testing, prepare a quiet, private, well-lit room with reliable internet and a charged device.
Content review plan, not cramming
In the final days, review high-yield areas and your own weak spots rather than learning new material; confirm the current exam content outline and blueprint from the provider.
Scoring and results expectations
Confirm with the provider how and when results are released, whether a pass/fail or scaled score is reported, and what the passing standard is.
Rescheduling and cancellation policy
Confirm deadlines and fees for rescheduling or canceling in case of illness or emergency; record the provider's contact information.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the testing provider's contact number in case of delays, technical problems, or questions on test day.
Plan the day
Confirm appointment details, ID requirements, delivery format, and any permitted items with the provider. Review the content outline and your weak areas, take at most one light practice set, and protect sleep. Stop intensive new learning.
Pack ID and confirmation, lay out clothing and travel items, confirm travel route or remote-testing setup (internet, camera, microphone, power). Do a brief high-yield review only, eat well, and go to bed at a normal hour. Avoid last-minute cramming that costs sleep.
Eat a normal meal, hydrate moderately, arrive early or start remote check-in well ahead of time. Leave prohibited items at home or in storage. Do a short calming routine rather than reviewing new material.
Read each question fully, identify what is being asked, and eliminate clearly wrong options. Flag and move past difficult items, manage your time against the number of questions, and use breaks as permitted. Answer every question if there is no penalty for guessing, and review flagged items if time allows.
Rules to check
Bring only the identification and items the provider permits; confirm the permitted-items list with the provider in advance.
Follow all proctor instructions and security procedures; unauthorized materials or devices can lead to dismissal or score invalidation.
Confirm the break policy with the provider: whether breaks are timed, whether the clock stops, and what you may access during breaks.
Do not communicate with other candidates or share exam content; disclosing or reproducing exam questions is prohibited.
Confirm the scoring method and passing standard with the provider; do not rely on unofficial sources for score interpretation.
If a technical problem occurs during remote testing, stop and contact the proctor or provider immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
Confirm rescheduling and cancellation rules and fees with the provider before test day so you know your options if something goes wrong.
Follow the provider's policy on retakes, including any waiting period, and confirm details directly with the provider.