2020 Exam Update from GARP (updated on a regular basis)
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mattheweidinger
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I only see a defer option, but that does not work either, since the deadline (when I click on it) is March 1 2020. Maybe it just hasn't been updated or GARP is not permitting changing test centers (more likely) due to COVID.
I really hope that everything is under control in January and we can all write at that time...
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I have emailed GARP multiple times now for about a week. They are not answering and I really do not know why. I contacted member services, as instructed, about how I cannot quarantine in Chicago for two weeks and what are my options since I cannot change exam sites. Also, I cannot sign their "exam ticket" registration form because the quarantine order in Chicago is exempted for "essential workers" and I need an answer as to whether or not this test qualifies for that.
Honestly, this is beyond frustrating. If anyone else is taking the test in Chicago in October and you live in a surrounding state, you may want to reach out to GARP as well. You may get lucky and they could answer you. If they do, please share here.
Honestly, this is beyond frustrating. If anyone else is taking the test in Chicago in October and you live in a surrounding state, you may want to reach out to GARP as well. You may get lucky and they could answer you. If they do, please share here.
Try calling instead. They’ll send you an application and give themselves 14 (!) business days to respond. LOL
Hello @manp1216
I just wanted to let you know that I responded to the private message you sent to me. I am very sorry to hear that your family has gone through this (both your brother being hospitalized and the mental toll that it has had on your family). It is very discouraging to hear that GARP is still charging a $150 deferral fee considering the fact that we are in the middle of a worldwide pandemic. I am very sorry, and I wish that there was something that we could do.
Thanks for your response @Nicole Seaman, Just to update you, my brother is back home and doing fine. After going through a very tough time, we are finally relieved. Also Garp has considered my request after seeing all the medical documents and has postponed my exam to May 2021.
Thanks.
Thank you so much.
celclevil89
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Seems NY exams have been postponed too.
UPDATE: OCT 9, 2020
NEW YORK OCTOBER EXAMS POSTPONED TO JANUARY
Due to local restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, GARP is postponing its October 2020 Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) Exams in New York, NY to January 16, 2021. All candidates registered for October’s Exams will automatically be registered for January’s Exams, which will be based on the same curriculum. Candidates do not have to take additional steps to register for January.
NEW YORK OCTOBER EXAMS POSTPONED TO JANUARY
Due to local restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, GARP is postponing its October 2020 Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) Exams in New York, NY to January 16, 2021. All candidates registered for October’s Exams will automatically be registered for January’s Exams, which will be based on the same curriculum. Candidates do not have to take additional steps to register for January.
mattheweidinger
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Online dashboard for anyone delayed from October to January still see October 24 on their Dashboard?
Very glad your brother has recovered! Best to you and your family.
If you don’t mind my asking, how long did it take for you to hear back from GARP once you submitted everything?
UPDATE: OCT 9, 2020
NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER EXAMS IN VIENNA
While GARP's Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) Exams in Vienna will still be administered on October 24, 2020, the Exams will occur at a different venue.
The new venue’s address is:
Vienna Marriott Hotel
Parkring 12a
Vienna, Austria 1010
Candidates do not have to re-print their admission ticket; the address that appears on it in their portal is accurate.
NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER EXAMS IN VIENNA
While GARP's Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) Exams in Vienna will still be administered on October 24, 2020, the Exams will occur at a different venue.
The new venue’s address is:
Vienna Marriott Hotel
Parkring 12a
Vienna, Austria 1010
Candidates do not have to re-print their admission ticket; the address that appears on it in their portal is accurate.
UPDATE: OCT 9, 2020
NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER EXAMS IN SCOTLAND
While GARP's Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) Exams in Scotland will still be administered on October 24, 2020, the Exams will occur at a different venue.
The new venue’s address is:
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
19 North Bridge
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Candidates do not have to re-print their admission ticket; the address that appears on it in their portal is accurate.
NEW LOCATION ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER EXAMS IN SCOTLAND
While GARP's Financial Risk Manager (FRM®) and Energy Risk Professional (ERP®) Exams in Scotland will still be administered on October 24, 2020, the Exams will occur at a different venue.
The new venue’s address is:
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
19 North Bridge
Edinburgh, Scotland, UK
Candidates do not have to re-print their admission ticket; the address that appears on it in their portal is accurate.
I was told I would get a deferral. But it still says October on my dashboard.
For May & November, 2021 exams will the curriculum change?
shuffleshoe
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COVID infections are spreading like wildfire in Europe, with announcements of stricter regulations looming in the upcoming days. I foresee many incoming cancellations in the upcoming week from the bigger countries.
From a grading standpoint, I wonder how those that are taking the October tests will fare--GARP does not say if it is based on country by country; regionally; or global test-takers in total. Seems like East Asia has the best chances of sitting uninterrupted exams in October and they will occupy most of the N population of the distribution. Pandemics do strange things to stats...
Eustice_Langham
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Its an interesting question and I am not trying to focus on just how this may skew the distribution as its a distraction. Presumably those sitting the exam in October will still receive results in January as promised, and that those that are now sitting the exams in January will be sitting a different exam than the one that they would have sat in October.
Like PP said you may have already deferred once. If you have a family emergency, GARP has a late deferral application process that hopefully they’ll let you apply for even if you’ve already deferred once (because of course you can’t predict/control these emergencies). Best thing to do is call them and they’ll send you an application. They’ll want to see documentation, etc. and they’ll want to charge $150.
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