Examination Administrations

Examination Administrations

Once applications are approved, testing times and locations will be available on "first come, first served" basis. We strongly encourage you to apply early so that you will have time to respond to any deficiencies in your application and obtain your preferred testing site and time. We expect appointment slots to fill quickly. The sooner you schedule, the better your chances will be to schedule your preferred appointment date and time.

2010/2011 ADMINISTRATIONS:

2010: Testing windows are scheduled for April 23-May22 and the entire month of September.

2011: Testing windows are tentatively scheduled for January (the entire month), April 23-May22, and September (the entire month).

April/May Administration Deadlines:

On-time - March 23. If you would like your application reviewed prior to the April/May exam administration, it must be received in our office by March 23.

Late - March 30. Applications received between March 24 and March 30 that are accompanied by the late fee will be reviewed prior to the April/May exam administration.

Applications received after March 30 may not be reviewed prior to the April/May administration.

September Administration Deadlines:

On-time - August 1. If you would like your application reviewed prior to the September exam administration, it must be received in our office by August 1.

Late - August 7. Applications received between August 2 and August 7 that are accompanied by the late fee will be reviewed prior to the September exam administration.

Applications received after August 7 may not be reviewed prior to the September administration.

Application Fees	BCBA	BCaBA
Coursework/Experience Option	$230	$165
College Teaching/Experience Option Doctorate/BCBA Review Option	$230 $230	N/A N/A
Re-Take (for 2 years after approval)	$130	$115
Certificant Reexamination (for CE)	$130	$115
Late Fee (in addition to fee above)	$125	$125

Examination administrations are conducted in a computer-based testing format though the Pearson VUE international network of testing centers. Once approved by the BACB, candidates must contact Person VUE immediately, either through the Pearson VUE website or toll-free number, and schedule a testing appointment during the next testing window. A list of BACB test sites is available on the Pearson VUE website. Testing times and locations will be available on "first come, first served" basis. Pearson VUE will charge a $75.00 fee for administration payable to Pearson VUE when the appointment is scheduled. A computer-based testing tutorial is available on the Pearson VUE website to acquaint individuals with the CBT format.

Examination Administration Format. Examinations are administered in a computer-based testing format delivered through the Pearson VUE network of high-security, standardized testing centers. Person VUE is one of the largest and best-respected high-stakes certification and licensure testing organizations in the world. Pearson Vue specializes in professional and technology credentialing and has an impressive list of clients including Microsoft, Adobe, Agilent Technologies, IBM, Siemens, Sun Microsystems, American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Surgery, Institute of Business and Finance, and many others. Pearson VUE has over 200 testing sites in the US and over 150 sites outside the US. The BACB has increased the opportunity for examination by typically providing three administrations per year rather than the prior two. Three test windows are scheduled based on university graduation date data to minimize the time between graduation and certification. Together, these measures greatly increased test access and candidate convenience while significantly reducing travel, lodging and costs often associated examination.

Examination Content. The December 2005 administration introduced new examination instruments based on the Third Edition Task List. This development is the result of a multi-year Job Analysis survey examination-renewal process to update the examination content and test item bank.

See Application FAQ for frequently asked questions on applying.

See Exam Information for information on the test instrument & procedures.

See Exam Results Summary for a summary of past administrations.

See Exam Content Task List for the content covered in the examinations.

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