If you do not meet the education and experience requirements for exam eligibility, which action is recommended?

• A. Attempt the exam anyway without qualifications.
• B. Wait several years and reapply.
• C. Seek an alternative licensure path.
• D. Contact NCARB to learn about alternative methods of receiving exam eligibilities.

Answer: (D)

When you don’t meet the education and experience requirements for exam eligibility, you need official guidance on acceptable paths to eligibility. The recommended action is to contact NCARB to learn about alternative methods of receiving exam eligibilities. They can explain what supplemental education, additional supervised experience, or other credentialing routes may be accepted, and how to document and apply for them. This ensures you follow an approved, verifiable route rather than attempting the exam without eligibility, which would be invalid. While waiting or pursuing a different licensure path could be relevant in some cases, the first step is to get precise, official information from NCARB so you know exactly what options exist and how to pursue them.