Graduate Sales Associate Final Exam Instructions
The final exam portion is a proctored, online exam done through ProctorU. ProctorU is a third party service that ensures academic integrity in online exams by using live proctors, as well as technology and reporting tools. You will need to create a ProctorU account, schedule your testing session and connect with a proctor before you can access the final exam. Sessions must be scheduled a minimum of 48-hours in advance.
Instructions for ProctorU are below and a guide with a detailed walkthrough can be downloaded by clicking here.
There is no cost for you to use ProctorU.
Please note the final exam cannot be taken on a tablet (iPad, Tab, Note, ect.), Google Chromebook or Windows Surface. For system requirements, please visit www.proctoru.com/resources/test-takers/live/.
To create an account with ProctorU:
- Visit www.proctoru.com/resources/test-takers/live/
- Select “Test-Taker”
- For Institution, select “American Gem Society”
- Follow the steps to create and account and schedule your final exam
- Test your system equipment prior to the exam at proctoru.com/testitout
At your scheduled session time, a ProctorU proctor will enter the password for you to access the final exam. You will not be given the password.
If you need help with ProctorU, please visit https://www.proctoru.com/resources/test-takers/live/.
You have 2 hours to complete the final exam. If you score below 75%, you may attempt the proctored exam again after 48 hours. Questions are randomly generated with each attempt.
Upon successful completion of the final exam with a score of 75% or better, you will be granted access to the AGS 101 course, and once completed, you will have fulfilled the requirements to become a Certified Sales Associate, American Gem Society®. You will receive your certificate and CSA pin to recognize your new professional designation.
If you have any questions, contact us at membership@ags.org or 702.255.6500 ext. 1034.