First of all are, are you talking precision or non-precision. It doesn't really matter though. Do not accept the clearance if you have to dive like a madman to get on profile. Ask for vectors or fly a procedure turn. Do something proactive. Don't be forced to do something unsafe.

They are looking for judgement and good airmanship on a sim ride. On my Alaska NDB I ended up pretty far left of course. I turned toward the airport and could see that it was going to be ugly. I went around. The sim instructor said he would have busted me if I had tried to make it. Lesson learned.