The exam officially starts at 9AM but in many places it is indicated that you need to be there at 8.
In my past levels I wasted too much time listening their exam policies etc so this time I plan to sit in my car and read my notes until say 8:30-rish. Maybe 8:50. Is it a safe to do? thanks!
NO, my exam policies say at 8:30am, they will close the door…why to take risk
generally door closes 15-20 min before start.
Don’t take risk, get in at 8:30 ti be safe
Don’t mess with what worked in the past. You’re on the home stretch!
Although getting inside early can seem like a a drag, it is nice to get used to the climate, smell, and layout of the test center.
Once settled in you can grab a quick swig of water, hit the bathroom one more time, and be ready to go without that panicky/rushed feeling that might sneak up on you if you just make it in while the vault door is closing…
don’t show up until 8:59. I’m sure that will be fine.
that will help me 
If you show up after they shut the doors (around 8:30), then you cannot get in until after they do the instructions and start the exam (at 9ish).
don’t be an idiot - get there by 8.15AM
hang out outside until 8.30AM if you like, but why would you take such a risk after all that you’ve (presumably) put into taking this exam?
http://www.cfainstitute.org/programs/cfaprogram/exams/Pages/cfa_exam_day_experience.aspx
You can enter after the exam starts.
That links says have to be there before the exam starts.
Check again.
It doesn’t even say that anywhere.