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New, restructured National Board examinations will be implemented during 2009-10.
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::July 3, 2008
Information for the new 2009 Part I (Applied Basic Science) has been posted online.
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::July 3, 2008
The new 2009 Examination Restructure Content Matrix has been posted online.
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::June 13, 2008
April Part III (Patient Care) Scores have been posted online and official score reports have been sent to the state boards.
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::June 13, 2008
Injection Skills continues to be Pilot-Tested on the August 2008 Clinical Skills Examination.
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::April 03, 2008
Stand-Alone TMOD Examination to be Phased Out.
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::March 06, 2008
Online registration is now available for the August 2008 Part I (BS), Part III (PAM & CSE), Law, and June 2008 ACMO examinations.
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::June 13, 2008
Injection Skills to be Pilot-Tested again on the August 2008 Clinical Skills Examination.
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::March 05, 2008
Verification Letters for the April 2008 Part II (CS), Part III (PAM & CSE), Law, and TMOD examinations have been posted online.
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::March 05, 2008
Instructions to Candidates for the April 2008 Part II (CS), Part III (PAM & CSE), Law, and TMOD examinations have been posted online.
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::March 4, 2008
Important Change to the Clinical Skills Examination (CSE) Equipment that Candidates Must Supply
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::November 27, 2007
Mr. Michael R. McFarland was named the recipient of the 2007 Dr. Norman E. Wallis Award for Excellence.
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::  Is it possible to transfer my exam registration to a later exam date?   Top of Page

The National Board does not allow candidates to transfer registration to a different administration. If you wish to withdraw from an exam, follow the guidelines for withdrawal listed on the web site. When you are ready to take the exam you must reapply.



::  What is the procedure for withdrawing from an exam?    Top of Page

In case of withdrawal, the fee(s) less a $150 service charge will be refunded if written notice of withdrawal is received by the National Board no later than the posted withdrawal deadline.

Notification of withdrawal must be in writing and may be sent by mail, e-mail, or fax. Examination fees will be forfeited if a candidate does not take the examination or if the National Board receives the written notice of withdrawal after the withdrawal date.



::  How do I report an address change to the National Board?  Top of Page

Please use our online address change form to submit address changes.

You may also submit address changes in writing by mail, e-mail, or fax. Be sure to include your name, social security number (only last 4 digits if via email), new address, and telephone number.

To receive your NBEO certificates, please remember to notify the National Board of your change of address after graduation.



:: How do I report a name or ssn change to the National Board?   Top of Page

A name or ssn change must be made in writing with legal documentation supporting the requested change. Please click here to use our new online form.



:: What calculator models are acceptable for use during NBEO exams?   Top of Page

Permissible calculators for use during NBEO Part I and II exams. Only calculators within the TI-30 series will be permitted.  Examples of allowable calculators include the TI-30Xa, TI-30X IIS, TI-34 II, and TI-36X. Any calculator within the TI-30 series is permissible.

Calculators from any other manufacturer other than Texas Instruments (TI) are prohibited, regardless of capability or similarity to the TI-30 series. Also, no other TI calculator (e.g., TI-25X) will be permitted, even if it is less powerful than the TI-30 model.

For more information on this policy, click here.



:: How do I have official NBEO score reports sent to me and the state boards?   Top of Page

STUDENTS: Please be reminded that upon verification of graduation and completion of Part III, the National Board will send a free cumulative score report to you and the state boards you selected during your registration for Part III.

NON STUDENTS: Score reports for any state board can be quickly and easily ordered online, and your request will be processed will be processed in 24 hours! You can even order an official copy for yourself! Click here to order your score report.



::  When are students' test scores sent to the state boards and what is the fee?   Top of Page

Upon verification of graduation and completion of Part III, the National Board will send a free cumulative score report to the state boards you selected during your registration for Part III.


:: How do I have official NBEO score reports sent to residencies?   Top of Page

The NBEO automatically transmits the necessary score information to the Optometry Residency Matching Service (ORMS) through the ORMS residency application process.


:: How do I have official NBEO score reports sent to a fellowship program?   Top of Page

You can quickly and easily order online an official copy of your NBEO score report to be sent to you for distribution to the program. Your request will be processed in 24 hours!


:: How do I apply for NBEO exams if I am a graduate of a foreign optometry school?   Top of Page

Click here for sponsorship information.



:: How do I apply for NBEO exams if I don't have a U.S. social security number?   Top of Page

If you wish to apply on-line but do not have a US social security number, call the National Board to request an NBEO ID number. Use this assigned number when you submit your application, and for all subsequent applications.

Notify the NBEO if you later receive a US social security number.