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Every source, and when we last checked it
Each data page cites its own source next to the numbers; this page collects all of them in one table, with the date we verified by hand and the date of the next scheduled check.
Data sources (pass rates and fees)
| Owner · source | What we use | Period | Last verified | Next review |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NCSBN, 2025 NCLEX® Examination Statistics | NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN pass rates, tested and passed counts, calendar 2025 | Calendar year 2025 | Oct 13, 2026 | Mar 1, 2027 |
| NCLEX / Pearson VUE, NCLEX Fees & Payment | Current NCLEX fees by licensure country; refund policy; change fees | rolling — no fixed period | Oct 13, 2026 | Feb 1, 2027 |
| NCSBN, NCLEX Update: NCLEX Fee Changes Feb. 1published / updated Aug 21, 2026 | The NCLEX registration-fee change from Feb 1, 2027 and the registration-date rule | rolling — no fixed period | Oct 13, 2026 | Feb 1, 2027 |
| AICPA & CIMA, Learn more about CPA Exam scoring and pass ratespublished / updated Jul 15, 2026 | CPA Exam pass rates by section, 2025 Q1 – 2026 Q2 and cumulative | 2025 Q1 – 2026 Q2 | Oct 13, 2026 | Nov 15, 2026 |
| California Board of Accountancy, Exam FAQspublished / updated Oct 8, 2026 | California CPA application fees and the NASBA per-section fee | rolling — no fixed period | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| NASBA, Tennessee — Applying for the Uniform CPA Examination | Tennessee CPA education-evaluation, application and section fees | rolling — no fixed period | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| NASBA, CPA Exam — state and jurisdiction pages | The link we send 'other state' candidates to (no figures taken from it) | rolling — no fixed period | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| CFA Institute, CFA Institute reports results for CFA Program Level I testing in August 2026published / updated Sep 24, 2026 | Level I August 2026 result: 43% overall, first-time 49%, after deferral 29% | August 2026 exam | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| CFA Institute, CFA Institute reports results for CFA Program Level II testing in August 2026published / updated Sep 30, 2026 | Level II August 2026 result and the Level III release date (Oct 20, 2026) | August 2026 exam | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| CFA Institute, CFA Institute reports results for CFA Program Level III testing in February 2026published / updated Apr 7, 2026 | Level III February 2026 result and the Level III ten-year average (51%) | February 2026 exam | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| CFA Institute, Exam results and pass rates | The official results page we re-check when new results land | rolling — no fixed period | Oct 13, 2026 | Oct 20, 2026 |
| CFA Institute, Pricing changes for CFA Programpublished / updated Dec 18, 2024 | The 2026 CFA fees, the eliminated enrollment fee and their effective dates | Exams seated February 2026 and beyond | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 |
| CFA Institute, CFA exam dates & fees | The $3,520–$4,570 program range, the $250 reschedule fee, refund and tax wording | rolling — no fixed period | Oct 13, 2026 | Jan 15, 2027 |
Planner sources (exam structure and weights)
| Owner · source | What we use | Period |
|---|---|---|
| NCSBN — 2026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan | Exam structure and topic weights for the NCLEX-RN planner | 2026 test plan (effective Apr 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2029) |
| AICPA — Learn what is tested on the CPA Exam | Exam structure and topic weights for the CPA Exam planner | Current CPA Exam structure (2024– ) |
| AAMC — What's on the MCAT Exam | Exam structure and topic weights for the MCAT planner | Current MCAT format |
| LSAC — LSAT test format | Exam structure and topic weights for the LSAT planner | Current LSAT format |
How we use these sources
We report facts — figures, dates and fees — in our own words and tables, with a link to each source. We do not copy official documents, charts or logos. ExamPeople is not affiliated with any exam organization. Spotted an error or a newer figure? Email [email protected] and we will check it against the source.
Change log
Oct 13, 2026
Wave 2 data added: NCLEX pass rates and fees, CPA Exam pass rates and state fees (California, Tennessee), CFA Program pass rates and fees, this Sources page, and the new trademark line covering CFA Institute marks.
Oct 12, 2026
Site launched with the NCLEX, CPA, MCAT and LSAT study planners.
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