Your PANCE score is a scaled score, which means that it does
not report the number of items you answered correctly, or your
percent correct, or your percentile. Rather, the scaled scoring
system involves the number correct as well as the relative
difficulty of those items. There are different versions of the
exam, which differ slightly in difficulty. A slightly lower
percent correct is required for examinees receiving a more
difficult version of the test, while a slightly higher percent
correct is required for examinees receiving a slightly less
difficult version of the test.
Examinees who fail to answer at least 162 questions will not
receive a score report. A scaled score of 75 or better is
considered passing. Score reports are sent about two weeks after
your exam date.
PA graduates from 2003 on have up to six attempts in six years
to pass the exam, and may take the exam once in any 90 day period
or 3 times in a given year. Those who graduated PA school prior
to 2003 may retake the exam as many times as necessary.
Once examinees have registered for the PANCE, and have
received their three-month eligibility window, they can request a
letter from the NCCPA verifying their eligibility status to be
sent to their state board in order to obtain a temporary license.
Requests may be sent by fax, email, or regular mail, and must
include the applicant�s name, social security number and date of
birth. Check the NCCPA Connect web site for specific addressing
information (www.nccpa.net) for the applicable sending
method.
