MBA AMP exam-day guide
MBA AMP · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Bring the original, unexpired ID whose name matches your registration exactly. Confirm with the provider which ID types it accepts and whether a secondary ID is required; do not rely on a photocopy or a digital ID.
Admission confirmation and test-center details
Print or save your appointment confirmation, including the test-center address, arrival time, and any confirmation number. Re-check the address the day before, since test centers occasionally relocate.
Know your delivery format and timing
Confirm with the provider whether the exam is delivered at a test center or online with remote proctoring, and how many questions and how much time you get. Do not assume a format from another exam.
Permitted items list
Check the provider's rules on what you may bring: calculators, scratch paper, pens, water, and personal items. Many programs supply scratch materials and prohibit your own; confirm rather than guess.
Arrival buffer
Plan to arrive well before your scheduled start, allowing for check-in and ID verification. Confirm the provider's stated arrival window and late-arrival policy.
Online-proctoring setup, if applicable
If testing remotely, confirm system requirements, run any required equipment check in advance, and verify your room and internet meet the rules. Mark this needs_review until you have confirmed the provider's specific requirements.
Break and refreshment plan
Confirm whether breaks are offered, how long they are, and whether they count against your time. Pack a snack and water only if the provider permits them in the testing area.
Scoring and results expectations
Know how the exam is scored and when results are released. Confirm with the provider whether you receive a preliminary score at the test center or only a later report.
Rest and logistics the night before
Confirm your route and travel time, set two alarms, and protect sleep. Avoid last-minute cramming of new material; review only summaries and your own notes.
Accommodations confirmation, if applicable
If you requested testing accommodations, confirm with the provider that they are approved and arranged for your appointment. Mark this needs_review until confirmed in writing.
Emergency contact and provider phone number
Save the provider's contact number in case of delay, illness, or a technical problem. Know the reschedule and cancellation policy before test day.
Leave prohibited items at home
Review the list of banned items, such as phones, smartwatches, and notes, and plan to leave them behind or store them as directed. Confirm storage options with the provider.
Plan the day
Shift from learning new material to consolidating. Review your own summary sheets, formula lists, and error log, and do one or two timed mixed sets to rehearse pacing rather than to discover new topics. Confirm your appointment details, ID, and route, and check the provider's rules on permitted items and breaks. Protect sleep and keep the last evening light.
Do a short, low-stakes review only: key frameworks, common traps, and your personal checklist of mistakes. Pack your ID, confirmation, and any permitted items. Confirm the start time and arrival window, set alarms, prepare clothes and food, and avoid heavy study or alcohol. If testing remotely, run the equipment and room check and confirm your internet connection.
Eat a normal meal, arrive with buffer time, and complete check-in and ID verification without rushing. Keep pre-test talk with other candidates minimal to avoid anxiety contagion. If a technical problem occurs during a remote session, stay calm and contact the proctor or provider immediately rather than troubleshooting alone.
Read each question fully and watch for qualifiers such as 'most likely' or 'except.' Answer easier questions first if the format allows navigation, flag uncertain ones, and return to them. Keep an eye on the clock and allocate time so you can reach every question. Use breaks as permitted, and if you must guess, eliminate options first. Do not change answers without a reason grounded in the question.
Rules to check
Bring the original government-issued photo ID that matches your registration name. Confirm with the provider which ID types are accepted and whether a secondary form is required.
Follow the provider's rules on personal items. Phones, smartwatches, notes, and similar items are typically prohibited in the testing area; confirm storage arrangements in advance.
Confirm the break policy before test day. Whether breaks are offered, their length, and whether they count against your time vary by program, so verify with the provider.
Understand how the exam is scored and when results are released. Confirm with the provider whether a preliminary score is shown at the test center or only a later official report is issued.
Do not communicate with other candidates during the test or attempt to record, photograph, or share exam content. Treat all materials as confidential under the provider's rules.
If you arrive late, become ill, or experience a technical failure, contact the provider promptly. Confirm the late-arrival, reschedule, and incident policies in advance rather than assuming an outcome.
If you have approved accommodations, verify them in writing with the provider before test day and confirm how they will be delivered at your appointment.
Follow all proctor instructions exactly, including identity verification and any room or desk requirements. If a rule is unclear, ask the proctor before the test begins.