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Comprehensive Examination : what are my options if I fail the exam?
If you fail the examination, the first option is to resubmit another exam. You are allowed three attempts to pass the exam. If you failed only part of the exam, resubmit that portion of the exam. Before resubmitting the Comprehensive Exam, however, you will meet with your Program Advisor and make an agreement regarding the steps you will take to prepare for resubmitting the exam.
A second option is to appeal the results of the examination. This appeal must be made in writing to the Department Chair, who will bring it before the faculty for review and decision. This decision can be appealed to the Academic Standing Committee of the School of Education and that ruling may be appealed to the Graduate Academic Council. The GAC's ruling is final.