ON TEST DAY
ON TEST DAY AT A TEST CENTER
- Report to the test center at least 30 minutes before your appointment. If you arrive after your scheduled testing time, you will not be permitted to test, and will forfeit your test fees. Please view the Study Companion to learn the duration of the test(s) you are taking at www.ets.org/praxis/prepare/materials.
- Review the ID Requirements on pages 18–22 and take the required documents with you. Make sure your name on the ID documents exactly matches the name you used to register for the test. If the required ID documents do not match the name on your registration, you will not be permitted to test.
- Please note: possession of or use of any phones, tablets, wearable technology, and other electronic, recording, listening, scanning, or photographic devices is strictly prohibited in the test center at all times and will result in your dismissal from the test, forfeiture of your test fees, and cancellation of all scores by ETS even if dismissal is not enforced on the day of the test. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing the device, including checking the time, making calls, checking for messages or any other reason at any time during the test administration, including scheduled, optional, or unscheduled breaks. Scores will be canceled for all tests, including all portions of multi-subject tests that you have taken on the test date in violation no matter when you were identified accessing or using your cell phone/device.
- Watches are not allowed in the test room. If you bring a watch to the test center, you will be asked to remove it and store it during the administration.
- Unless you have separately been granted an accommodation, you should not bring personal items to the test center. If you do, you will be required to store them in a designated area before entering the test room. You will not be able to access any personal items until testing is completed, except for food, beverages and medication, which may be accessed during a break.
- You are required to remain inside the test center building. If you leave the test center without permission during the administration or during breaks, you will be dismissed and your scores will be canceled.
ON TEST DAY AT HOME
- After registering and before test day, you will need to run a final equipment check which is provided as a link in your confirmation email. All issues must be resolved before your appointment time.
- Close all browsers and applications not needed for the test. This can help prevent bandwidth issues while you test.
- Make sure any other devices in your home that use the internet are not running.
- Gather the materials you'll need for your test session. (All other materials are prohibited.)
- Passport or other acceptable ID
- Acceptable note-taking materials, such as a whiteboard or plastic transparency sheet, that can be erased in view of the proctor
- Cellphone or hand-held mirror for check-in
- Make sure your testing area meets all environment requirements, including: o The room is quiet and well lit. o The table and surrounding area are clear.
- Make sure you are dressed appropriately, with your ears and face visible to the proctor. Avoid wearing any jewelry or other accessories.
- Face masks may not be worn during check-in or any part of the at-home testing session.
Please note: possession of or use of any phones, tablets, wearable technology, and other electronic, recording, listening, scanning, or photographic devices is strictly prohibited during the testing session, including breaks, and will result in termination of the test, forfeiture of your test fees, and cancellation of all scores by ETS even if termination is not enforced on the day of the test. This includes, but is not limited to, accessing the device, including checking the time, making calls, checking for messages or any other reason at any time during the test administration, including scheduled, optional, or unscheduled breaks. Scores will be canceled for all tests, including all portions of multi-subject tests that you have taken on the test date in violation no matter when you were identified accessing or using your cell phone/device.