Internet Registration

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Internet Registration for Computer-Based Testing

Registration is available on the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There are no deadlines for CBT registrations, but you should plan to register as early as possible before your desired test date, as seating is limited.

Before you register. Because of laws protecting confidentiality and privacy, only you may register yourself for a test. Before you register, be sure to have available your e-mail address, social security number, and credit card information (number, expiration date, and name of cardholder). You may wish to review the "Background Questions" to prepare answers to the questions you will be asked during registration.

You should also know which subtest(s) you plan to register for (see "Test Selection"). Note that if you wish to register for both subtests but take each subtest in a separate four-hour test session you must submit a separate registration for each subtest. You may not change the number of subtests you are taking per test session after registering.

See "Registering for Alternative Testing Arrangements" if you wish to request alternative testing arrangements.

Please note that individuals who take a subtest on computer must wait 90 days before retaking the same subtest on computer.

Payment. Payment must be made at the time of registration using a credit card (VISA or MasterCard only) or a debit or check card that carries the VISA or MasterCard logo and that can be used without the entry of a personal identification number (PIN). Bank cards without the VISA or MasterCard logo cannot be accepted. See "Test Fees and Payment Policies" for complete information about registration fees and payment policies.

How to register. Registration for computer-based testing is a two-part process with a registration step and a scheduling step.

1. Registering for the test. To register, select "Register Now" on the VCLA Web site and follow the instructions provided. You will be asked to provide your personal information and payment information. If you don't have an account, you will be prompted to create one. See "About My Account" for information about creating and using an account. Be sure to have available your e-mail address, social security number, and credit card information (number, expiration date, and name of cardholder). Enter your name as it appears on your government-issued identification.

   Acknowledgment of registration and Authorization to Test. After you have completed the Internet registration process, Evaluation Systems will send you an e-mail acknowledging that you have submitted a registration. Within one business day, Evaluation Systems will send you by e-mail an Authorization to Test. This Authorization to Test allows you to schedule the subtest(s) for which you registered.

   Your Authorization to Test is valid for one year from the date of issue. If you do not schedule a test appointment and take your test within one year, or withdraw your registration within one year, your authorization will expire, and you will receive no refund or credit of any kind.

2. Scheduling your test. Follow the instructions on your Authorization to Test to schedule your test appointment. After you schedule your appointment, you will be sent an e-mail confirming your appointment and providing the address and phone number of the test center, as well as directions to the test center.

Internet Registration for Paper-Based Testing

Registration is available on the Internet 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, during all registration periods.

Internet registration periods end at 5:00 p.m. eastern time on the regular, late, and emergency registration deadlines for each test administration. Registrations submitted after the regular and late registration deadlines will incur additional registration fees and registration options may be limited.

Before you register. Before you register, please review the "Registration Checklist" to ensure that you have all of the information you need to complete the registration process. Because of laws protecting confidentiality and privacy, only you may register yourself for a test.

If you wish to request alternative testing arrangements, submit your request and any required documentation by mail or fax before the regular registration deadline. See "Registering for Alternative Testing Arrangements" for information about how to complete and submit the Alternative Testing Arrangements Request Form.

How to register. To register, select "Register Now" on the VCLA Web site and follow the instructions provided. If you don't have an account, you will be prompted to create one. See "About My Account" for information about creating and using an account. Be sure to have available your e-mail address, social security number, and credit card information (number, expiration date, and name of cardholder). Enter your name as it appears on your government-issued identification. When you register online, you may sign up to receive your scores by e-mail.

Payment. Payment must be made at the time of registration using a credit card (VISA or MasterCard only) or a debit or check card that carries the VISA or MasterCard logo and that can be used without the entry of a personal identification number (PIN). Bank cards without the VISA or MasterCard logo cannot be accepted. Additional fees apply for late and emergency registration. See "Test Fees and Payment Policies" for complete information about registration fees and payment policies.

Confirmation. After you have completed the Internet registration process, you will be sent an e-mail acknowledging that you have submitted an Internet registration. You are not officially registered for the VCLA, however, until you subsequently receive a registration confirmation e-mail. The registration confirmation e-mail will generally be sent within one business day of receipt of your registration information.

After your registration has been processed and you have been assigned to a specific test site, you will receive an admission ticket by e-mail. You may receive more than one admission ticket, depending on the number of subtests for which you have registered. Note that the admission tickets may be sent separately. Print your admission ticket(s) and bring them with you to the test site. You also should print a copy for your records.

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