Article verified for Release 15.2 on December 5, 2025.
In the YouTestMe – GetCertified application, you can assign extra points to an individual candidate by creating a test authorization. This allows you to grant special scoring adjustments without modifying the overall test settings for everyone.
Follow the steps below to create an authorization and add additional points.
- From the list of tests, open the desired test. At the top of the page, switch to the Test administration tab.
- In the Test administration menu on the left side, click Authorizations to open the authorization list.
- In the top-right corner of the Authorizations page, click Create new to open the authorization window.
- Click Select candidate and choose the test taker for whom you want to create the authorization.
- Set expiration time
- Add an external ID
- In the Additional points field, enter the number of extra points to grant to the selected candidate.
- Provide a short explanation in the Additional points description field (recommended for record keeping).
- Click Create to finalize and apply the authorization.
How Additional Points Are Displayed in the Candidate Personal Report
When a candidate receives extra points through authorizations, both the candidate and the admin have clear visibility into how these points affect the test results. This ensures transparency and accurate record-keeping.
Candidate View
In the candidate’s personal test report, additional points are displayed prominently in the Summary Report section. Candidates can see:
- Passing score – the minimum points required to pass the test.
- Achieved points – total points after including any additional points.
- Achieved score – the percentage score relative to the maximum possible points.
- Raw points – points earned from completing the test questions.
- Additional points – extra points awarded via authorization, along with the description.
- Result – the final status (Pass/Fail) after all points are calculated.
This allows candidates to understand exactly how their final score was determined and why they might have received a higher result than the raw points earned from the test questions alone.
Admin View
For administrators, the summary report provides a detailed breakdown of all scores, including additional points. The key fields include:
- Passing score – the minimum points required to pass the test.
- Achieved points – total points after including any additional points.
- Achieved score – the percentage score relative to the maximum possible points.
- Raw points – points earned from completing the test questions.
- Additional points – extra points awarded via authorization, along with the description.
- Result – the final status (Pass/Fail) after all points are calculated.
This transparent reporting enables admins to track adjustments to a candidate’s score and maintain accurate performance records.
Note: When a candidate’s average is close to the maximum grade, additional points are added only partially, up to the maximum grade.
For instructions, you can access the following materials:
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How to create an authorization: Watch this video
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How to access the Personal Report: Read this guide
