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Fees for Tests & Services

Retake fees cover the cost of an authorization to take an examination an additional time with PearsonVUE.

Product Amount DescriptionDuration
Additional Certification Area (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, General Science, Elementary Education, English Language Arts, History, Reading Endorsment or Mathematics)$850You may purchase an additional certification in any area. The cost reflects American Board subject specific materials and test authorization.6 months
Subject Area Change:Changing from one subject area to another.
Before taking subject area exam and/or being in the program for three months$175
After taking subject area exam, or being in the program for more than three months$850
Essay Feedback$100Essay feedback fees covers additional, official essay feedback from a grader. Internal essay counseling is free but unofficial.
Extension Request$389Extends candidate eligibility for a period of 6 months from the date which their current enrollment in the program expires.6 months
Additional Score Reports$25This applies to each official copy of your American Board score report beyond the first.
Additional Certificate Copies$25This applies to each copy of your American Board certificate beyond the first.
E-Learning Classroom Assessment$90This online tutorial focuses on the subject of testing and classroom assessment concepts.3 months
Vantage Practice Writing Package$20The PTK essay practice package including 4 scored submissions on 2 different practice prompts. Buy Here1 Year
AppealsPayable directly to the American Board for a review or reconsideration of a decision made regarding your request for a rescore or accommodation; or an incident involving your background check, transcript, or testing misconduct.
Accommodations$100
Background$150
Misconduct$25
Procedural$150
Examination Rescore$100
Transcript$25
Late cancellation/ Rescheduling$195If you fail to cancel or reschedule your examination more than 24 hours before the original time, you will be subject to this fee before you can schedule a new appointment.
Mentoring (Oklahoma)$595Includes application and document processing, coaching & training, 6 face- to-face mentor observations, access to the Prepare to Teach workshops, and CLASS video library.1 year