Last Updated on March 14, 2024 by Mack Barnes
The Oklahoma Real Estate Commission (OREC) is transitioning to a new exam provider, Pearson VUE. This change brings an updated exam format and new options for Oklahoma real estate license candidates. Let’s break down what you need to know.
Key Changes & Important Dates
- March 15th, 2024: OREC will stop sending applicant information to PSI for exam scheduling.
- March 20th, 2024: Applicants can start registering and scheduling exams with Pearson VUE.
- March 31st, 2024: Last day to take the real estate licensing exam with PSI.
- April 2nd, 2024: First day to take exams with Pearson VUE.
- Temporary Application Pause: OREC will halt processing new applications from the evening of March 15th until March 19th.
Exam Changes
- Two-Part Exam: The Oklahoma exam will now be split into state and national portions. Candidates can pass each portion separately, only needing to retake the failed portion if necessary.
- Enhanced Questions: OREC has worked to revise the exam. Outdated and trivial questions have been removed to provide a more focused and relevant testing experience.
- Content Outline: Review the updated exam content outline.
- Testing Options: Pearson VUE offers both in-person testing at multiple Oklahoma locations and remote proctored exams for flexibility.
- Fees: Review the updated exam fees in the Candidate Handbook.
What This Means for Students
- If you’ve scheduled with PSI: Your exam appointment remains valid as long as you take the exam before March 31st, 2024.
- New Applicants: Starting March 20th, you’ll register for your exam through Pearson VUE.
- Overall Benefits: The changes aim to streamline the exam process and provide a better testing experience for all candidates.
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