{"id":2819,"date":"2021-08-26T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-26T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bocatc.org.user.server321.com\/how-to-avoid-common-boc-exam-application-mistakes\/"},"modified":"2024-03-11T22:13:07","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:13:07","slug":"how-to-avoid-common-boc-exam-application-mistakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bocatc.org\/newsroom\/how-to-avoid-common-boc-exam-application-mistakes\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Avoid Common BOC Exam Application Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"

A student puts forth a great deal of effort into their athletic training studies, working toward successful program completion. Making a mistake during the BOC certification exam application process in the final hours can delay their ability to achieve the ultimate goal of becoming a Certified Athletic Trainer. Nothing is more disappointing than an error that stalls progress. To avoid any delay, candidates should apply the four tips below to take their application process to a successful finish.<\/p>\n

\"\"Use Legal Name \u2013 Not Nickname or Shortened Name <\/strong><\/p>\n

Candidates are required to enter their legal first, last name and suffix as it appears on a valid, government-issued photo ID (i.e., driver’s ense, passport, state-issued ID) when creating their BOC profile. The use of incorrect legal name is one of the most common errors.<\/p>\n

On exam day, candidates must present both their government-issued photo ID and exam admission ticket that is generated from their BOC profile. Their legal first, last name and suffix as it appears on a valid, government-issued photo ID must match the name reflected on the exam admission ticket. If candidates use a nickname or shortened name, the candidate will not be admitted into the exam. Candidates who have a change of name (e.g., marriage, divorce, second last name, suffix) are required to notify the BOC by completing the name change request found in their BOC profile.<\/p>\n

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MUST MATCH<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Government-Issued Photo ID<\/td>\nBOC Profile Name (Admission Ticket on Exam Day)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Legal first, last name and suffix exactly as it appears on their valid government-issued photo ID (acceptable IDs include driver’s licenses, passports and state-issued IDs). School IDs will not be accepted.<\/td>\nBOC profile name under “Personal Information” is used to generate the candidate’s admission ticket on exam day.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Complete BOC Exam Application in Two Steps<\/strong><\/p>\n

The BOC exam application process has two steps<\/strong>. Candidates often complete the first step but then do not complete “AT102: Exam Application” by the exam application deadline<\/a>. The process is broken down below.<\/p>\n

Apply for Exam (step 1 of 2)<\/p>\n