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Each state has its own path, so it\u2019s important to review the details early as they could determine your next steps. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.americanboard.org\">Find your state here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Ready to Move Forward?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Step 6:<\/strong>\u00a0Click\u00a0<strong>\u201cEnroll Now\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0from your dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 7:<\/strong>\u00a0Choose your subject area and select\u00a0<strong>\u201cPurchase Course\u201d<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Step 8:<\/strong>\u00a0Complete checkout and begin your certification journey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Questions About A<\/strong>merican Board&#8217;s Certification<strong>?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re here to help. Contact us at\u00a0<strong><a>info@americanboard.org<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0or call\u00a0<strong>877-669-2228<\/strong>\u00a0for personalized support. 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