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# Care + Career
Resources, news and fun for NHA certification candidates and alumni.
## [What to do if you didn't pass your exam](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/what-to-do-if-you-didnt-pass-your-exam)
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Didn't pass your certification exam? It can be discouraging but happens sometimes.
Try not to worry — if you don't pass after the first or second attempt, you are able to re-apply\* to sit for the exam again after 30 days. Since you need to pay for every exam attempt you should use that time to prepare yourself for success.
Here are a few ways and tools to try to help improve your exam score on your second or third attempt.
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## [What's it like to take an NHA certification exam? \[VIDEO\]](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/whats-it-like-to-take-an-nha-certification-exam-video)
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You’ve [studied](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/how-to-maximize-your-study-time), you’ve gotten a good night’s sleep. You’ve had a nutritious breakfast and all the other things that can [help prepare you for your test day](https://info.nhanow.com/blog/how-to-stress-less-on-test-day) – but what else can you expect?
Although your experience may vary test location to location a few things will remain the same for every NHA exam candidate. Let’s take a look at what you can expect that test day, plus how to get your exam results when you're done.
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