Total Exam Time
The maximum exam time is 75 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes), unless you have been approved for an extended time accommodation. Due to the relatively short duration of the exam, it does not include a break, except as an approved accommodation.
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Section |
Timing |
|---|---|
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Check-in |
5-15 minutes |
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Examinee Agreement |
5 minutes |
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Exam Time |
75 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes) |
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Void or Score Question |
5-10 minutes |
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Check out |
5-10 minutes |
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Total Exam Time |
75 minutes (1 hour, 15 minutes) |
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Total Session Time |
95-115 minutes |
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Post-Test Survey (optional) |
5-10 minutes |
Total session time may vary due to the required technology check for remote-proctored, online exams. You may shorten the time needed by ensuring before your exam check in that your workspace is clear of prohibited materials, your technology meets all the required specifications, and your applications and programs are all closed.
Appointment Time
It is recommended that you log in to your exam session 15 minutes prior to your exam time to test your equipment again and to make sure you are ready.
Before Your Appointment Time
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Step |
Action |
|---|---|
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Step 1 |
Install the Guardian Secure Browser if you have not done so already. |
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Step 2 |
Log in and test your equipment one last time. Optional: View the tutorial one last time before beginning your exam. |
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Step 3 |
Have your government issued ID ready to show the proctor. Remember, it must be a physical copy. Digital IDs and renewal paperwork is not accepted. |
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Step 4 |
Check your appointment confirmation for instructions on how to log in to your appointment. |
At Your Appointment Time
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Step |
Action |
|---|---|
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Step 5 |
Log in to the PREview Portal. Select “Write Exam” to begin the check-in process. The online proctor will be there to guide you as needed through system requirements, identification authentication, exam rules, and the process of securing your testing environment. You must log in to your session on time. Late arrival may result in your exam being marked as a “no-show.” If you have trouble connecting to your session, or if you wait for more than 5 minutes for a proctor, please click the “Support” section in the upper left-hand corner of the screen to be connected to support via chat. |
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Step 6 |
Upon successful completion of Step 5, the proctor will grant you access to the exam. |
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Step 7 |
Agree to the AAMC Examinee Agreement and Meazure Learning Terms and Conditions. |
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Step 8 |
Complete the exam. You will have 75 minutes. |
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Step 9 |
Determine whether you want your exam SCORED or you want to VOID your exam. If you choose to have your exam scored, you will not be able to cancel your score at a later date. |
Score or Void Your Exam
When you complete your exam, you will be given the opportunity to void or score your exam. You will have a maximum of 10 minutes to complete this task. Please note that if you do decide to void your exam, it will count as an attempt. You will see the below message regarding the time permitted at the end of your exam:
The maximum time to make your selections is 10 minutes. If you do not submit your selections before the 10 minutes expires, you will see an error message, and any selections you have made will not be saved.