Identity Verification for Test Taking

Photo Requirements

Like the SATs, you must provide a photo when you sign up for the Presidential Scholarship Test. The photo will be part of your admission ticket and the test coordinator or proctor will be able to view the photo to verify your identity on test day to ensure security.

Don't Get Turned Away on Test Day

You won’t be allowed to take the test if your uploaded photo has any of these problems: *One or both of your eyes are not visible or blocked (for example, if you're wearing sunglasses).
*Photos include more than one person.
*Poor photo quality makes you unrecognizable.
*You're wearing a hat or head covering that is not worn for religious purposes.
*Your photo has been digitally altered or tampered with in any other way.

Acceptable Photo Checklist
You can use recent photos—like school pictures or passport photos—or take a new one. Just make sure they meet these requirements:
* You're easy to recognize.
* You're the only one in the picture.
* There's a head-and-shoulders view, with the entire face, both eyes, and hair clearly visible; head coverings worn for religious purposes are allowed.
* You're in focus.
* There are no dark spots or shadows. 

Please check Collegeboard's website for samples of acceptable and unacceptable photos.