Proctor and site fees must accompany the request for establishing an alternate site. All applicants requesting an alternate site will be advised of their eligibility to sit for the examination, as well as the designation of the alternate site, by August 1. However, candidates who are not part of the original group requesting an alternate site, may request to sit for an examination at a BPS-approved alternate site. Examination dates for BPS specialty certification examinations are set by the Board and remain the same regardless of site. A TEST SITE Identify a potential exam site in your area, using the requirements noted below.
Hotels are a last option.
If there is a fee for the test room, the applicant group is responsible for paying this fee. The Board's testing consultant will contract with local individuals to proctor the examination. BPS staff will coordinate all exam logistics with the testing consultant. The examination room needs to be as quiet a space as possible with good ventilation and lighting. Rest rooms and a water fountain must be nearby.