Break 15 or 25

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Suchitra Van

July 18, 2020 23:12

FYI- Just gave PDD exam at 1 Penn Plaza, NYC. Waiting for my score.

I tried to confirm if NCARB's new break of 25 minutes was in effect or not. At Prometric, 2 people looked up the rules and said only 15 minutes was allowed.

During the exam when I took my break it was 25 minutes.

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  NCARB July 20, 2020 13:10

  Hey Suchitra,

  I can confirm that the break time is 25 minutes on all divisions of the ARE. This change was made to alleviate candidate concerns about the new extended check-in process. See page 2 of the ARE 5.0 Guidelines. 

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  Eric Dempsey August 08, 2020 04:54

  Yes, the break time is now 25 minutes.  It has been suggested to time your break with a problem requiring some calculation...  This way you can continue contemplating the question during your much needed bathroom break.  These are long tests.  You should utilize every minute of your break.  Stretch, coffee, etc.  Prometric allows you some time to get settled back in your chair before checking back in on the timer.  There is however NO cellphone use or access to your locker during the break.  

  Could someone from NCARB please confirm if this is considered acceptable?  Thanks!

   

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  Suchitra Van August 09, 2020 02:16

  we are allowed access to our locker for snacks and water.

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  NCARB August 10, 2020 13:52

  Hey Eric and Suchitra,

  I can confirm that you can access your locker for snacks and water during your break but not for a cell phone or study material. 

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