May 2012 ABO/NCLE Exam

[OPTI_]

Has anyone (ABO or NCLE) who took the May 2012 Exam seen a change in their status from pending to active on the website?

http://www.abo-ncle.org/certificationlogin/

Apparently a change from "pending" to "active" indicates passing the exam!

[GAgal]

This is correct..I'm assuming congratulations are in order!

[mybecerra]

Still waiting .... not patiently.... keep me posted

[OPTI_]

I know... it takes sooooooooooo long. Scoring for the entrance exam for optometry school which is for more complicated takes 2-3 weeks. These people take so long :/

[mybecerra]

Because they know they can.... if anybodys status updates please let us know.... thanks....

[erwoks]

I took the ABO-Advance on May 2012, I'm still waiting for the result. I'm really positive to pass that exam.

[mybecerra]

anybody out there results yet????????? may 2012 abo ncle........... anybody

[OPTI_]

anybody out there results yet????????? may 2012 abo ncle........... anybody

Called the other day.. they said "It will take a minimum of 7 weeks and it's only been 4 weeks so far." They didn't seem too friendly either.

[Judy Canty]

Not unlike a patient who calls after 4 working days when told the job will take 7?

[Wes]

Called the other day.. they said "It will take a minimum of 7 weeks and it's only been 4 weeks so far." They didn't seem too friendly either.

Probably because they get 100+ calls a day asking about the results, despite the fact that they gave advance notification that results will post within 8 weeks of exam completion.

[OPTI_]

Probably because they get 100+ calls a day asking about the results, despite the fact that they gave advance notification that results will post within 8 weeks of exam completion.

Thanks for attacking me everyone. Felt real great.

I just wanted an update. Also, when I took the exam I was told by the people at the testing facility 4-6 weeks. So it's strange how that turned into a MIN of 7weeks. I wont post anymore. Obviously, some people are just on here to bring other people down.

[Judy Canty]

No one is attacking you any more than the ABO folks are witholding your test results. Some things just take time.

[Wes]

That was hardly an attack. It was an explanation for why the staff might get exasperated. How much do you suppose the results are delayed by having the staff constantly answering the phone rather than perform their assigned duties?

[OPTI_]

That was hardly an attack. It was an explanation for why the staff might get exasperated. How much do you suppose the results are delayed by having the staff constantly answering the phone rather than perform their assigned duties?

I'm not sure what duties they have. Entrance exams for pharmacy, med, optometry, etc which are much more advanced in grading systems are taken by more people are scored in 2-3 weeks tops.

[Wes]

I'm not sure what duties they have. Entrance exams for pharmacy, med, optometry, etc which are much more advanced in grading systems are taken by more people are scored in 2-3 weeks tops.

All of the formally trained professionals taking the exams you mentioned have similar training and education. That's hardly the case for those sitting for the NOCE and CLRE. Some have a AS/AAS and others were selling shoes the week prior. Most fall somewhere in between. This disparity in background makes it much more difficult to create a defensible exam. It also makes it harder to score which can take longer.

[4eyes526]

I feel for you Opti. I too am waiting for my results. We were told 4-6 weeks, so I understand that if you were told on the phone 7 weeks - that is unacceptable. I also surely hope that the receptionist isnt the one grading our tests. Also, in my humble opinion, a test is a test no matter who is taking it. I don't understand the logic that the ABO would be delayed due to a person's background. (As this was not part of the criteria to be considered for my grade.)

[Wes]

I feel for you Opti. I too am waiting for my results. We were told 4-6 weeks, so I understand that if you were told on the phone 7 weeks - that is unacceptable. I also surely hope that the receptionist isnt the one grading our tests. Also, in my humble opinion, a test is a test no matter who is taking it. I don't understand the logic that the ABO would be delayed due to a person's background. (As this was not part of the criteria to be considered for my grade.)

Professional Examination Services grades the exam. The staff is responsible for processing and posting the grades.
What do you know about legally defensible psychometric testing? I have posted about this numerous times on these forums. Perhaps this is a case of you "not knowing what you don't know".

[4eyes526]

Wes, I think you are way overthinking this test. Opti, good luck. Cheers.

[Wes]

Not really. If you'd like to know a little more, check out this thread from a couple months ago. http://www.optiboard.com/forums/show...801#post418801

[junebuggy]

They must be updating the website, I haven't been able to log in all day. I have an iPhone riding on this LOL.

[OPTI_]

I feel for you Opti. I too am waiting for my results. We were told 4-6 weeks, so I understand that if you were told on the phone 7 weeks - that is unacceptable. I also surely hope that the receptionist isnt the one grading our tests. Also, in my humble opinion, a test is a test no matter who is taking it. I don't understand the logic that the ABO would be delayed due to a person's background. (As this was not part of the criteria to be considered for my grade.)

I agree. I'm happy someone gets what I am talking about. Good luck to you too!

[erwoks]

Wow! I've been trying to log in since yesterday, but of no avail. Hopefully, they will give us the result this week. I'm just so excited to know the result.

[OPTI_]

Wow! I've been trying to log in since yesterday, but of no avail. Hopefully, they will give us the result this week. I'm just so excited to know the result.

I noticed an issue with logging on the other week also and it came back up the next day. Perhaps this time it's the real deal! lol

[kalkan]

Impatiently waiting as well also told 4-6 weeks hopefully not being able to log in means they are updating statuses! Good luck everyone!

[ampeyes]

I have not received my results yet I was wondering if anyone has as of yet ugh its july 4th