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2009 CRC® Exam/Certification Results

The results below pertain to the administration of the CRC® exam(s) during
2009.

As of October 1, 2008, candidates are no longer eligible to register and select
the serial exam option. A new comprehensive examination was administered
in March, 2009 to 208 candidates based on an updated practice analysis of
retirement counselors completed in September 2008.

Number of Candidates who sat for an examination in 2009
502
CRC 1 pass/fail ratio
97%
CRC 2 pass/fail ratio
85%
CRC 3 pass/fail ratio
67%
CRC 4 pass/fail ratio
94%
Comprehensive examination pass/fail ratio
All candidates taking exam
55%
Industry professional candidates (not including Students)
71%
Number of new CRC Certifications in 2009 who met examination and all other eligibilty requirements
415
Total number of active CRC Certificants as of December 31, 2009
1,806

2008 CRC/Exam Certification Results