GRP exam-day guide
GRP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID in the name used on your registration. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary ID is required.
Exam appointment confirmation
Have your confirmation number, test center address, and appointment time available. For remote proctoring, confirm the check-in link and system test requirement with the provider.
Admission permit or authorization to test
If your program issues an admission document, print it or save it offline. Confirm with the provider whether it must be presented at check-in.
Approved calculator
Confirm with the provider which calculator models are permitted and whether an on-screen calculator is provided. Do not assume a personal calculator is allowed.
Knowledge of the exam blueprint and question format
Review the current content outline and the number and type of questions from the provider's official materials. Formats and item counts can change between administrations.
Scratch paper and writing instrument policy
Confirm with the provider whether scratch paper, a marker board, or pencils are supplied at the test center and whether you may bring your own.
Personal items storage plan
Plan to leave bags, phones, watches, and notes in a locker or at home. Confirm with the provider what is prohibited in the testing room.
Break and timing strategy
Know your total appointment time, whether breaks are scheduled or optional, and how breaks affect the clock. Confirm the break policy with the provider.
Accessibility or accommodation arrangements
If you have approved accommodations, bring the approval documentation and arrive early. Confirm logistics with the provider in advance.
Travel and arrival plan
Arrive at the test center with buffer time for check-in. Confirm the provider's late-arrival and rescheduling rules before exam day.
Remote testing environment check (if applicable)
For online proctoring, test your equipment, camera, microphone, and internet connection in advance and clear your workspace. Confirm room and desk requirements with the provider.
Rest, food, and hydration plan
Sleep adequately the night before and eat a normal meal. Bring water only if the provider permits it in the testing room.
Plan the day
Re-read the official content outline and your own summary notes. Take one or two timed practice sets under exam conditions, then review errors by topic. Stop learning new material. Confirm your appointment time, test center location or remote check-in link, and ID requirements with the provider. Prepare your bag and clothing for the next day.
Do a light review of high-yield formulas, definitions, and decision rules only. Avoid full-length practice tests. Check travel time and backup routes, or run the remote system test again. Set two alarms. Go to bed at your normal time; do not trade sleep for last-minute cramming.
Eat a normal breakfast and limit caffeine to your usual amount. Recheck that your ID and confirmation are packed. Arrive at the test center early, or log in to the remote proctoring session before the scheduled start. Keep conversation with other candidates minimal and avoid discussing content.
Read each question fully and identify what is being asked before looking at the options. Answer easier questions first if the platform allows navigation, and flag uncertain items for review. Budget time so you can revisit flagged questions and confirm no item is left blank. Use scheduled breaks; stand, stretch, and drink water if permitted. If a technical problem occurs, raise your hand or notify the proctor immediately and note the time.
Rules to check
Present the exact original ID required by the provider; photocopies, expired documents, and name mismatches are commonly grounds for denial of entry. Confirm accepted ID types with the provider before exam day.
Do not bring notes, phones, smart watches, or other unauthorized devices into the testing room. Storage and prohibited-item rules vary, so confirm them with the provider.
Follow all proctor instructions, including desk setup, room scans for remote testing, and permission to leave your seat. Unauthorized movement or communication may lead to score invalidation.
Breaks may be scheduled or optional and may or may not stop the clock. Confirm the break policy and timing consequences with the provider before you begin.
Scoring rules, including whether wrong answers are penalized and how pass/fail is determined, are set by the provider. Confirm the current scoring policy from official materials rather than relying on secondhand reports.
If you experience a technical failure or an interruption, notify the proctor or support line immediately and document the time; do not attempt to troubleshoot in a way that violates testing rules.
Keep exam content confidential. Discussing, reproducing, or sharing questions after the exam may violate the candidate agreement and can result in score cancellation.
If you are unsure about any exam-day policy, contact the provider directly in advance; do not rely on forums, peers, or unofficial summaries.