{"id":94,"date":"2026-05-20T14:27:01","date_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:27:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/?p=94"},"modified":"2026-05-20T14:47:24","modified_gmt":"2026-05-20T05:47:24","slug":"uscpa-04-how-to-apply-for-the-uscpa-exam-nts-exam-scheduling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/?p=94","title":{"rendered":"USCPA 04 \u2013 How to Apply for the USCPA Exam (NTS &amp; Exam Scheduling)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello everyone, this is Global CPA ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the previous post, I organized how to complete the FACSUSA evaluation process for states such as Maine and Vermont.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post, I wanted to briefly summarize:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how to apply for the NTS (Notice to Schedule)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and how to actually reserve your exam date.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overall Process<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FACSUSA Registration<br>? Evaluation Application &amp; Document Submission<br>? Fee Payment<br>? NTS Issuance<br>? Exam Scheduling<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Applying for the NTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-1. Creating a NASBA Account<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your FACSUSA evaluation has been completed (which usually takes around one to one and a half months), the next step is creating your NASBA account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NASBA stands for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">National Association of State Boards of Accountancy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since CPA licensing in the United States is managed separately by each state board, NASBA essentially functions as the central coordinating organization.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Official Website:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nasba.org\">https:\/\/nasba.org<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-1-1. Accessing the CPA Portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the NASBA homepage:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-07b8a22e-d8d3-41aa-a60a-91adf3c8768c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"508\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-15.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-102\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CPA EXAM<br>? Select your state (for example, Maine)<br>? Apply Now<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-3cfb95e7-6ed5-4cfd-9fde-97ed6b88aec5\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"498\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-16.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-103\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-93b63db2-91e3-405f-ad51-b4e40bbfb4dd\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-17.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-104\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then proceed to create your NASBA account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-1-2. Agreeing to Terms &amp; Accessing the CPA Portal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-c93cc79b-dd0e-40c3-8b9b-4bb469e4306f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"203\" height=\"402\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-14.png?w=203\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-100\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After registration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>agree to the terms and conditions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enter the CPA Portal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>select your state board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One small detail:<br>you usually must scroll all the way to the bottom before the \u201cAccept\u201d button becomes clickable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then select:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u201cNew Candidate\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choose your state (Maine in my case)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and continue with the application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-1-3. Entering Personal Information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this stage, you will enter:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>personal details<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>academic information<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>accounting credit hours<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and educational background.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-0e045d4d-1ac6-4939-93ee-8a8f229da1f3\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-18.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-105\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-15629b1c-fded-418d-b80e-761784c77f5e\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"372\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-19.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-106\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-136182d1-e42d-49ec-a7ea-a8c2000e9c31\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"346\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-20.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-107\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-0b710a70-4801-44a7-939d-132d8e90af89\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"356\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-21.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-108\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One section that sometimes confuses international candidates is the Social Security Number field.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A Social Security Number (SSN) is somewhat similar to a national identification number used in the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is generally issued to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>U.S. citizens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>permanent residents<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and foreign workers with authorized employment status.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most international candidates will not have one, and leaving the field blank is completely normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-1-4. Selecting the Evaluation Agency<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Toward the final section of the application, many international candidates become confused because their foreign universities may not appear properly inside the NASBA system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">That is completely normal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-849d225f-4ae9-4916-8cc5-4fdcb0c7a6ee\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"477\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-22.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-33c7f032-2b58-4573-8bff-691c14abc4de\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"397\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-23.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-112\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-f311bc99-11fb-47d8-b984-2afab3847e79\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"272\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-24.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-113\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-3572e3ea-1492-4c6f-92fc-6707e3fcb23c\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-25.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-114\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-2474ba2d-0ba0-49aa-a70f-ac2760fc100f\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"657\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-26.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-116\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since your academic evaluation has already been completed through FACSUSA, simply select:<br>\u201cFACSUSA\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-a0a9ba8b-6de2-4ccc-bb5a-8c1c73e0f413\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"295\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-27.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-117\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">as your evaluation agency and continue entering the remaining information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At this point, another fee payment appears\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-3ebce63c-f5d4-4f5b-9189-9335f6fa78e9\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-28.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-118\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Around $90 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1-2. Paying for the NTS<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once your NASBA registration is completed, I highly recommend bookmarking the CPA Portal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You will use it constantly throughout your USCPA journey for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>NTS applications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>score releases<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>section status checks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and licensing updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After your FACSUSA evaluation is fully processed, your status inside the portal will eventually show:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEligible\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-65534e7a-50d5-4e28-94c5-88141f61f121\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"243\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-29.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-119\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once that appears, you can immediately proceed to:<br>\u201cExam Selection\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure data-spectra-id=\"spectra-7eb181bb-e129-4d48-bdc6-bd36a6d8b604\" class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"625\" height=\"326\" src=\"https:\/\/gaap-bridge.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/image-31.png?w=625\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-121\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and submit payment for the section you want to take.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From what I remember, each NTS application cost roughly around $360 per section, which felt incredibly expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Approximate Costs So Far<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By this stage, the approximate expenses were:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><th>Item<\/th><th>Cost<\/th><\/tr><tr><td>FACS Evaluation Fee<\/td><td>~$385<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Notarization<\/td><td>~26,000 KRW<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NASBA Registration Fee<\/td><td>~$90<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>NTS Fee (per section)<\/td><td>~$360<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So before even taking the exam itself, the total cost had already exceeded approximately 1.1 million KRW.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Compared to domestic exams, the USCPA process definitely feels significantly more expensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately, unlike the evaluation process, NTS issuance itself is relatively fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Usually, once payment is completed, the NTS is issued within a few days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Scheduling the Exam<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once the NTS has been issued, there is only one final step left:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Scheduling the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The website used for scheduling is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/proscheduler.prometric.com\">https:\/\/proscheduler.prometric.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One major difference from the Korean CPA exam is that the USCPA does not have a single fixed nationwide exam date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As long as seats are available, candidates can choose their own exam date and time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So if you find an available seat that fits your schedule, I strongly recommend reserving it immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your preparation is not going well later, rescheduling is usually possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2-1. Searching for Availability<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Inside Prometric:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>click \u201cSearch Availability\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choose:<br>\u201cUniform CPA Examination\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The official U.S. exam name is:<br>Uniform CPA Examination<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">since the same exam is administered uniformly across multiple state jurisdictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When selecting your exam section, make sure to choose the:<br>\u201cInternational\u201d version of the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For location, you can simply type:<br>\u201cSeoul\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">and choose your preferred date range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The search window usually allows up to two weeks at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At least when I took the exam, Seoul was the only testing center available within Korea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are taking the exam in another country, it may be helpful to first confirm whether a Prometric center exists in your city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2-2. Selecting Your Exam Time<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once availability appears, you simply choose:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>your preferred date<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and available time slot.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, available sessions are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>9:00 AM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>or 1:30 PM<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">depending on seat availability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2-3. Final Scheduling<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To officially schedule the exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>select \u201cSchedule\u201d inside Prometric<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>enter the information shown on your NTS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>choose your seat and confirm the reservation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Once completed, your exam reservation is officially finished<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In this post, I organized:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>the NTS issuance process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and how to schedule the actual exam.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every time I look back at the process, I still feel that the USCPA application system is surprisingly complicated \u2014 and expensive <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But despite all of that, I genuinely believe the long-term value of the license makes the process worthwhile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So for everyone currently preparing to begin the USCPA journey, I sincerely wish you the best of luck ?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the next post, I\u2019ll finally begin sharing:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>how I studied each section<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>my personal strategies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>and what helped me pass all four sections while working full-time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thank you again for reading!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">P.S. 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