Test Luiss exam-day guide
Test Luiss · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original document, not a photocopy or a photo on your phone. Check which ID types the test centre accepts and that the name matches your registration exactly; if your registered name differs (for example a middle name or a transliteration), confirm with the provider before test day whether supporting documents are needed.
Admission ticket or confirmation email
Print or download the confirmation showing your test date, time, and centre. Some centres check it at the door, and it also tells you your reporting time and any candidate number you may need to write on answer sheets.
Exact test-centre address and arrival route
Look up the building entrance, not just the street address, and plan the route including any campus gate or security check. Arrive with a buffer so a delayed train or a wrong building does not cost you your slot.
Reporting time and late-arrival policy
Confirm with the provider how early you must report and what happens if you are late, since admission after the start is often restricted. Do not assume you can join after the test has begun.
Permitted stationery
Check the provider's list of allowed items (pens, pencils, eraser, sharpener) and bring only those. Some centres supply materials and prohibit your own, so confirm rather than guess.
Watch or timing device rules
Find out whether a wristwatch is allowed and whether smartwatches or any device with communication or storage capability are banned. If in doubt, leave the device at home.
Personal items and storage
Assume bags, phones, and notes must be stored away from your desk, and confirm whether the centre provides secure storage. Plan to travel light and switch your phone off before entering the room.
Water, snack, and medication
Check whether food and drink are allowed at the desk or only during breaks, and confirm the procedure for bringing necessary medication with you. Rules differ by centre, so ask the provider in advance.
Break and restroom policy
Confirm how many breaks there are, how long they last, and whether the clock stops. Knowing this in advance stops you from losing time to uncertainty on the day.
Access arrangements or accommodations
If you need extra time, a separate room, or other adjustments, confirm with the provider that your request has been approved and what evidence you must bring. Approval is usually arranged before test day, not on the day.
Scoring and results information
Check how the test is scored, whether wrong answers are penalised, and when and how results are released. This affects how you allocate time and whether you should guess on unanswered items.
Backup plan for disruption
Save the provider's contact details and know the procedure if transport fails or the centre has to reschedule. Confirm with the provider how you would be contacted and what your options would be.
Plan the day
Stop learning new material and switch to consolidation. Reread your own summary notes, redo a small set of previously missed questions, and confirm the practical details: exact address, reporting time, ID requirements, permitted items, and any approved accommodations. Recheck the provider's rules page in case of a last-minute change. Keep sessions short and finish each day with enough sleep; do not attempt an all-night revision push that leaves you tired on test day.
Do a light review only, focusing on formats, instructions, and timing strategy rather than new content. Prepare your bag: ID, confirmation, permitted stationery, water or snack if allowed, and any approved documentation. Charge your phone but plan to switch it off and store it. Set two alarms, check the weather and transport timetable, and decide your departure time with a buffer. Eat a normal meal, avoid unfamiliar food or excess caffeine, and go to bed at your usual time.
Eat a proper breakfast and drink water, then leave earlier than the plan requires. Arrive at the centre with time to spare, locate the room and restrooms, and follow staff instructions for registration and storage of personal items. Keep conversation with other candidates light; last-minute comparing of answers tends to raise anxiety without improving performance. Once seated, check that your materials work and read the on-screen or printed instructions carefully before the clock starts.
Read the instructions for each section before starting and note the time allowance. Work at a steady pace, flag difficult items and return to them rather than stalling, and keep an eye on the remaining time at fixed checkpoints. If the test does not penalise wrong answers, ensure every item has a response before time runs out. Use breaks as intended: stand, drink water, and return promptly so you do not lose time. If something goes wrong, such as a faulty machine or a disturbance, raise it with an invigilator immediately rather than after the test.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID accepted by the provider and make sure the name matches your registration. If there is any discrepancy, confirm with the provider before test day; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital image.
Follow the provider's rules on what may be taken into the test room. Phones, smartwatches, notes, and other unauthorised items should be switched off and stored as instructed; possession of a prohibited device during the test can lead to invalidation.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test, do not look at others' work, and do not attempt to copy, photograph, or share test content. Confirm with the provider how misconduct allegations are handled if you are unsure of a rule.
Arrive by the reporting time stated in your confirmation. Confirm with the provider what happens if you are late, as admission after the start may be refused and fees may not be refunded.
Use only the breaks the provider allows and return when instructed. Confirm with the provider whether the clock stops during breaks and whether food, drink, or medication may be taken at the desk.
Understand the scoring rules before you sit: confirm with the provider whether incorrect answers are penalised, how sections are weighted, and when results are issued. This determines whether you should guess on unanswered items.
If you need adjustments for a disability or medical condition, arrange approval with the provider in advance and bring any required documentation. On-the-day requests are usually not possible, so confirm the process early.
Raise any problem during the test, such as equipment failure, noise, or a timing issue, with an invigilator immediately and ask how it will be recorded. Report it through the provider's official channel afterwards as well, since unresolved issues are hard to remedy later.