Can you give me some background on the YouStudent assessment system?
The assessment system used by YouStudent is accredited in the UK and is widely used across the USA, UK, Europe, the Middle East and Africa. The system is used by organisations such as The Department of Employment and Learning in the UK, The UK Military, BDO, Deloitte, The Ethics Institute and Etihad Airways, to name a few.
How can I obtain the best results?
For best results, YouStudent recommends that the assessments are completed in a test-like environment. Any
possible distractions should be turned off, for example mobile phones, TV, music. Concentration is needed
throughout the assessments, so if you are completing it at home or work, ensure other people are aware they
should not disturb you until you are finished.
Can I complete practice assessments?
We have a link to a practice booklet on our website here. You will also receive it when you receive your log in
details for the assessment. Candidates can look through the relevant assessments in the practice booklet to
familiarise themselves with the type of questions they will be asked on the day of testing. During the actual test,
candidates will also be given practice questions before each assessment to ensure they understand the
questions before beginning the timed assessment.
Can I cheat the assessments?
No. Our Cognitive Assessments have been developed by item generation theory which indicates new questions
can appear for every test. There are no right or wrong answers in personality questionnaires. Our Personality
questionnaire has inbuilt warning mechanisms to determine results which may have been distorted or faked.
Reasonable Adjustments
If you require any particular adjustments because of a disability, please contact YouStudent to discuss any
concerns you may have. Please note that it is essential that special arrangements concerning any matter are
made in advance as retrospective arrangements cannot be made after the test has been completed. You will be
asked to provide supporting documentation later in the selection process.
I am having problems logging in
Please note that all usernames and passwords are case-sensitive. If you are continuing to have problems logging
in please contact YouStudent directly to confirm your log in details.
Do I need an internet connection?
The system is designed to generate all assessment questions at the beginning of each assessment. If your
internet connection drops you can continue with the assessment provided the connection is restored before the
end of the assessment. If the connection is not restored, a candidate can log back into the system at a time when
there is an active connection and will have an opportunity to begin the assessments from the last fully completed
assessment.
What if the internet connection drops?
The system is designed to generate all assessment questions at the beginning of each assessment. If your
internet connection drops you can continue with the assessment provided the connection is restored before the
end of the assessment. If the connection is not restored, a candidate can log back into the system at a time when
there is an active connection and will have an opportunity to begin the assessments from the last fully completed
assessment.
Can I stop during the process?
For optimum performance it is advised that all assessments should be completed in one session. This should be
carried out under test conditions; a quiet environment with no interruptions. However, if a situation arises where
the assessments cannot be fully completed by a candidate, they can log back into the system at another time
and continue from the last fully completed assessment.
Technical Requirements
To complete the assessments, candidates require a computer which has an internet connection and a modern
web browser installed (Internet Explorer 8 or higher, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome, Opera, Safari or equivalent
browsers). YouStudent does not recommend that assessments are done on mobile phones.
What is PayPal
PayPal is an online payment service that allows individuals and businesses to securely transfer funds electronically using encryption software. Once you have opened a PayPal account, you can pay by using PayPal credits, your credit card or EFT. When you sign up for a PayPal account, you type in the credit cards and bank accounts you wish to use for purchases one time on the PayPalsecure system. Once that is accomplished, you never again have to disclose your credit card information online.
What is PayFast
PayFast enables South African businesses to accept payments online. It enables easy, secure and instant transfer of money from online buyers to sellers. Payments can be made using credit cards, debit cards, EFT and Bitcoin. PayFast is developed with the same demands on security as web sites used for banking services. Your account login, personal details, and all money transactions are secured using Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technology with high security 256 bit encryption.