What is the difference between the Practical Examination and the Specialty Examination?
The Practical Exam typically has an audio-visual component and examinees will only be in the room with others who are testing in the same practice category. The Specialty Exam is strictly a paper-based test and is generally much longer than the Practical Exam. The Specialty Exam for all practice categories takes place at the same time in the same room. Both exams take place over the first or second weekend of November in Chicago.