What happens if a candidate does not complete the ARE before the current version ends?

• A. Their passed divisions will provide credit toward the corresponding divisions in the next version of the exam.
• B. They are discarded and must be retaken.
• C. They automatically transfer to a different program.
• D. They expire and require a new eligibility application.

Answer: (A)

The key idea is that progress in ARE 5.0 is preserved across version endings. If you don’t finish all divisions before the current version ends, the divisions you have already passed don’t disappear. Those credits carry forward and apply toward the same divisions in the next version of the exam. This means you won’t have to retake those divisions; you simply continue with the new version using the credits you’ve earned.

This approach keeps your hard work from being wasted and allows you to complete the remaining divisions later without starting over. It also means you should keep track of which divisions you’ve passed so you can plan how to finish the rest in the upcoming version.