Hokkaido Entrance Science exam-day guide
Hokkaido Entrance Science · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Admission ticket / exam voucher
Print a paper copy if the provider allows it, and keep a digital copy on a device that will be switched off and stored. Check your name, examinee number, venue, date, and subject selection. Confirm with the provider whether a digital ticket alone is accepted - needs_review.
Photo identification
Bring the exact ID type named in your instructions (for example passport or residence card). The name must match your application. Confirm accepted ID types and whether a copy is acceptable with the provider - needs_review.
Pencils, eraser, sharpener
Bring several HB pencils and a good eraser. Confirm whether mechanical pencils and pencil sharpeners are permitted in the hall - needs_review.
Non-smart watch
A simple analog or digital watch with alarms disabled helps you pace sections. Confirm whether watches are allowed and whether smartwatches must be left outside - needs_review.
Transparent bag for belongings
Use a clear bag if your instructions require one, and keep only permitted items inside. Confirm the venue's bag policy with the provider - needs_review.
Phone switched off and stored
Switch off all devices before entering the hall, disable alarms, and store them as instructed. Do not keep a phone on your desk or in a pocket. Confirm storage arrangements - needs_review.
Transport and backup route
Plan the route, check the weather, and identify a backup train or bus. Aim to arrive well before the reporting time. Confirm the exact reporting time and entrance with the provider - needs_review.
Venue map and room number
Save an offline map and note the building and room. Campuses can be large, so allow extra walking time. Confirm the room assignment on the day if it is posted - needs_review.
Water and light snack for breaks
Bring water and a small snack only if the provider permits food and drink in the hall or waiting areas. Confirm the policy - needs_review.
Clothing layers
Room temperature may vary. Wear layers that are easy to adjust and avoid noisy accessories. Confirm any dress restrictions - needs_review.
Formula and unit review sheet
Use a personal summary sheet for last-minute review outside the hall, then put it away before entry. Do not bring unauthorized notes into the test room.
Sleep and health plan
Protect sleep in the final week, eat normally, and prepare any permitted medication. Confirm whether medication must be declared - needs_review.
Plan the day
Confirm venue, reporting time, subject selection, and ID requirements with the provider. Re-read the official instructions for permitted items. Review core formulas, units, and lab conventions in short blocks rather than starting new topics. Check transport timetables and weather. Set a sleep schedule that matches exam-day wake-up time. Pack the bag early and place the admission ticket and ID in a fixed pocket.
Do a full pack check: ticket, ID, pencils, eraser, sharpener, watch, clear bag, water, layers, and any permitted medication. Confirm the route and backup route. Prepare clothes and breakfast. Do light review only - skim formula sheets, unit conversions, and common calculation traps. Avoid intensive cramming and late-night screen use. Set two alarms and tell someone your plan. Check the provider's site once for any last-minute notice.
Eat a normal breakfast and hydrate. Leave earlier than the calculated travel time. Switch off your phone before entering the venue and store it as instructed. Arrive with enough time to find the room, use the restroom, and settle. Keep last-minute review outside the hall and put notes away. Listen carefully to proctor instructions and confirm where to place your ticket and ID.
Read the cover instructions before starting, including time limits, answer format, and whether units or significant figures are required. Allocate time by section and keep a margin for checking. Show working where required, write units clearly, and do not leave ambiguous answers. If a question stalls you, mark it and move on. Transfer answers accurately and check that your examinee number is written correctly. Use breaks only as permitted and return promptly.
Rules to check
Follow all instructions from proctors and venue staff. If an instruction is unclear, raise your hand and ask before the test begins rather than guessing.
Bring the identification required by the provider. If you arrive without acceptable ID, entry may be refused; confirm the exact ID policy with the provider before exam day.
Switch off phones, smartwatches, and other devices and store them as instructed. Do not keep any device on your person during the test.
Do not bring unauthorized notes, formula sheets, or electronic aids into the hall. Use only the writing materials and instruments the provider permits.
Leave the room during the test only if permitted and escorted. Confirm the break and restroom policy with the provider - needs_review.
Write answers in the specified format and language, and include units where required. Unclear or improperly formatted answers may not receive credit.
Do not assume a scoring rule such as partial credit, section weighting, or a penalty for wrong answers. Confirm the scoring policy with the provider and answer accordingly.
Maintain academic integrity. Do not communicate with other candidates, look at others' papers, or share materials during the test.