ABOG FEES & DEADLINES
The following lists the deadlines and fees for the Certifying Examination. Deadlines cannot be extended.
CERTIFYING EXAMINATION DEADLINES
February 1, 2018 - Applications available on-line
April 30, 2018 - No applications accepted after this date
July 13, 2018 - Candidates will be notified to submit case lists , a photograph and to pay the examination fee
August 1, 2018 - Last day for receipt of case lists, photograph and examination fee without additional late fee
August 2, 2018 to August 15, 2018 - Late fee applies
August 15, 2018 - No case lists or examination fees accepted after this date.
CERTIFYING TEST FEES: APPLICATION FEES
February 1, 2018 to March 15, 2018 - $840
March 16, 2018 to April 16, 2018 - $840 + $360 late fee = $1200
April 17, 2018 to April 30, 2018 - $840 + $840 late fee = $1680
CERTIFYING TEST FEES: EXAMINATION FEES
July 1, 2018 to August 1, 2018 - $1025
August 2, 2018 to August 15, 2018 - $1025 + $395 late fee = $1420
After approval, if the candidate experiences an event that prevents sitting for the Certifying Examination, the ABOG should be notified immediately. If the request is made prior to September 15, 2018, and if the review committee agrees that the request is due to circumstances beyond the control of the candidate, the examination portion of the fee may be refunded minus a $400 administrative processing fee. However, the application fee and late fees are not refundable.