another71.com: Another widely held sentiment about score releases is that if a candidate doesn't receive their score in Wave 2 of a testing window, then they are “borderline” – i.e., 72-77. Would you say that in general, the most candidates who don't receive their score by Wave 2 are “borderline?”
AICPA: There are several possible reasons why some scores are released faster than others. If psychometric analysis is required, for example, the scores of all candidates who took a articular examination version – whether passing, failing or on the brink – are held until the analysis is completed. For those who took AUD, FAR or REG, the “second reads” of written communication responses may also be a factor. “Second reads” are additional reviews of essays for candidates whose scores are close to passing.
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