How many attempts can one make to pass the entry-to-practice exam?

An applicant may make three regular attempts at the approved exam(s). Where more than one entry examination has been approved for use by applicants of a particular profession, a maximum of three attempts at the relevant exams will be allowed, regardless of the exam or combination of exams the applicant chooses to attempt. For example, you attempt Exam A and fail on the first attempt. You have two remaining exam attempts. You can then attempt Exam B. Should you fail you now have one remaining exam attempt at either Exam A or Exam B.

Following 3 unsuccessful attempts at the entry examination, the application for ACSLPA registration will be refused.

A cooling-off period of 6 months will be imposed during which no further applications will be accepted. A fourth and final attempt at the entry examination will be considered by the Registration Committee after the 6-month cooling-off period has occurred, and a new application has been submitted.

Authorization of a fourth attempt at the entry exam without a cooling-off period will be considered based on extenuating circumstances including illness, illness of an immediate family member, or sudden or unexpected changes to one’s personal circumstances. ACSLPA reserves the right to request verification in the form of a medical certificate or other supporting documentation as required. These requests will be considered by the Registrar or designate who will provide a decision. In situations where it is unclear if extenuating circumstances apply, the request will be taken to the Registration Committee for their decision.

Should it come to light that an applicant who passed the exam did so without following the prescribed attempt limits and cooling off periods, an additional period of supervised practice may be imposed by the Registration Committee for the purpose of confirming competence. This will be evaluated and documented on a case-by-case basis.

The maximum number of attempts at the entry examination is typically four. If additional qualifications are obtained, a new application and any additional relevant documents will need to be submitted for review by the Registration Committee.