Wonderlic SLE exam-day guide
Wonderlic SLE · Prepare for the day ahead.
Your checklist
Valid government-issued photo ID
Bring the original document, not a photocopy. Acceptable forms vary by site, so confirm the exact list with your test provider before test day.
Appointment confirmation and testing location or login details
Have your confirmation number, the site address, and any candidate ID or password issued to you. For remote testing, confirm the link works the day before.
Knowledge of your arrival or sign-in time
Arrive or log in early - 15 to 30 minutes is a common recommendation, but confirm the specific window with your provider.
Quiet, well-lit room and a stable internet connection (remote testing only)
If you are testing remotely, use a private room with a door, a charged device, and a backup plan such as a phone hotspot. Confirm the provider's room and equipment requirements.
Computer with working camera and microphone (remote testing only)
Many remote sessions require video monitoring and a room scan. Confirm the device and browser requirements with your provider in advance.
Scratch paper and a pencil, if permitted
Some administrations allow scratch paper; others prohibit it or supply it themselves. Ask your provider whether you may bring your own, and expect any materials to be inspected or collected.
Leave the calculator and phone out of reach unless explicitly approved
The test is designed to be answered without a calculator. If you have an approved accommodation, get it confirmed in writing beforehand.
Glasses, hearing aids, or other personal aids you normally use
Bring what you need to read and hear comfortably. Any device beyond a standard aid should be cleared with the provider first.
Water and a light snack for before or after the session
The timed portion is short, so eat beforehand rather than planning to eat during the test.
Any approved accommodation paperwork
Accommodations almost always must be arranged before test day, often with documentation. Confirm the process and deadlines with your provider.
A plan to arrive unstressed: route, parking, or backup transport
Scout the route in advance. Late arrival can mean being turned away, and policies on lateness vary - confirm with your provider.
A watch or awareness of timing
The test is strictly timed and short, so pacing matters. Confirm whether a watch is allowed in the testing room, since some sites prohibit them.
Plan the day
Confirm every logistics detail in writing: date, time, location or login, ID requirements, permitted materials, and accommodation status. Resolve anything unclear with the provider now rather than on test day.
Do two or three short, strictly timed practice sets so you feel the pace. The test rewards fast, decisive answering rather than deep deliberation. Do not attempt to memorize question content.
Protect your sleep. Being rested matters more than any last-minute review on a short, speed-based test.
Pack your ID, confirmation, and any permitted items in one place by the door or in your bag.
Do a technical dry run if testing remotely: camera, microphone, browser, connection, and the sign-in link.
Re-read the instructions or sample questions if your provider offers them, so nothing about the format is new to you. Stop studying early and go to bed at a normal hour.
Eat a normal breakfast, hydrate, and avoid anything that makes you jittery. Skip heavy caffeine if you are not used to it.
Leave with buffer time. For in-person testing, aim to arrive well before your slot; for remote testing, log in early and clear your desk area.
Put your phone away and out of the testing area unless the proctor tells you otherwise. Do a final restroom stop before the timed portion begins.
Read each question once and answer immediately if you know it. The test is fast - roughly a dozen to fifteen seconds per question is a common working pace, so do not linger.
Never leave a question blank if time is short. There is normally no penalty for a wrong answer, so make your best guess and move on.
If a question stalls you, pick an answer and advance rather than losing time you need for easier items later. Keep an eye on the clock but do not check it after every question.
Follow the proctor's instructions exactly. If something goes wrong - a disconnect, a missing screen, a distraction - raise it immediately rather than waiting until the end.
Rules to check
Bring the identification your provider specifies and be ready to show it at check-in. If you are unsure which documents are accepted, ask the provider in advance rather than assuming.
Follow all proctor and administrator instructions, including where to sit, what may be on your desk, and when you may begin.
Do not use a calculator, phone, smartwatch, notes, or any other aid unless it has been formally approved as an accommodation. Confirm permitted items with your provider beforehand.
Answer every question if you can. Scoring is typically based on the number of correct answers, with no deduction for incorrect responses - confirm the scoring policy with your provider if it matters to you.
Breaks are generally not part of the timed portion because the test is short. If you need an accommodation such as extra time or a break, arrange and confirm it before test day, not at check-in.
Do not discuss, photograph, or reproduce test questions afterward. Test content is confidential, and sharing it can invalidate your result.
If your session is disrupted by a technical failure, stop and contact the proctor or provider immediately; do not attempt to restart or retake the test on your own.
Ask the provider directly about score reporting timelines, retake policies, and how your score will be sent to the receiving institution - these details vary and are not something to guess at.