The Kaplan Commitment promises support to pass your state exam on the first try.  If you don't, we are committed to helping you at no extra cost.  (Think of it as an insurance policy for your program.)

• Click into the course in your LMS and watch the 3-minute video.

• Return to your dashboard and take the one-question final exam (we promise you will pass).

• You'll know it's complete when you see a green checkmark on the Course icon under “Required For Completion” on your Dashboard.

• If you don’t see the green checkmark, the course is not yet complete.

• Complete the course within 14 days of your enrollment to satisfy the first eligibility requirement.

Note: Only students who purchased a complete licensing with exam prep package are eligible for the Kaplan Commitment. If you purchased a single licensing course or exam prep-only package, you are not eligible for the Kaplan Commitment.

Here is the order that you should follow to complete your prelicensing coursework:

1. Principles of Real Estate in Texas I

   •  The errata sheet for the Modern Real Estate Practice textbook used in the Principles I course can be found here. 

2. Principles of Real Estate in Texas II

3. Texas Law of Agency

4. Texas Real Estate Finance

5. Contract Law in Texas

6. Texas Promulgated Forms

Important: Per TREC Regulations, you cannot register and complete a course on the same day; at least twice the number of credit hours for which the course is given must have elapsed since you registered for the course. In addition, Texas will not award credit for more than 12 hours of study per day.

For each course:

• You must complete all course modules.

• For online text-based courses, you must complete all of the content within the course to receive credit.

• You'll know it's complete when you see a green checkmark in every section of the  Table of Contents.

• If you don’t see the green checkmark, the course is not yet complete.

• Online courses and exams require student authentication. 

  • You will be required to select security questions that will periodically be asked throughout the course.

• As you move through the course, be sure to attend the LEARN sessions.

  • These live sessions strengthen your understanding and allow you to ask instructors any questions you have.
    
    

Important: If you're inactive for 10 minutes, the course will time out, and you'll need to log back in.

You have 180 days (6 months) from your purchase date to complete everything. Start now. Don’t wait! 

Texas requires you to take a final exam after each of your six courses.  

Things to know about the finals:

• All final exams are open-book Final Exams.

• A score of 70% or higher is considered passing.

• You have 2 attempts at each Final Exam. 

  • If you fail the exam, you must make the same proctoring arrangements to retake your exam.  

  • Your second exam attempt must be completed within 90 days of your first exam attempt.

  • If you do not pass the final exam after 2 attempts or do not take your 2nd exam attempt within 90 days of the first attempt, you will be required to complete the course again. 

  • To ensure you have enough time for a second exam attempt, please make sure to review your course expiration date and plan your studies accordingly. 

• The exam is designed to be taken in one sitting; 10 minutes of inactivity will cause the exam to be graded and will be considered a valid attempt.

After passing your exam:

• Go back to your Dashboard.
  
  

• Click the “Affidavit” icon and follow the instructions to accept it.
  
  

• This step is required to officially complete your course.

Repeat this step for each exam.

Once you finish the course, pass the final exam, and accept the affidavit:

• You will see a “View Certificate” on the right side of your dashboard.

• Please print or save this certificate for future use. 

Repeat this step for each exam.

• Before taking the exam, you must finish all required courses and apply to the Texas Real Estate Commission (TREC). 

  • Review the application process and apply for a license [here].

• Once your application is approved, TREC will send you an eligibility letter with an ID number you'll need to schedule your State exam.

• After applying online, you will need to email your course completion certificates to Documents@trec.texas.gov.

  • Not completing this step will create significant delays in the licensing process.
    
    

• Candidates must schedule a fingerprint appointment with IdentoGO by IDEMIA.

  • Use your TREC ID number from the eligibility letter when scheduling.

  • Read the requirements and make your appointment [here]. 

  • Bring your eligibility letter to your appointment. 

  • Keep the receipt you are given after you are fingerprinted and photographed as required by the Texas Department of Public Safety.

• Your State exam can be scheduled once you have emailed your course completion certificates to TREC (see Step 6) and TREC sends an eligibility letter to authorize you to take the exam.  We recommend setting a date for your exam a few weeks out from when you finish your coursework.

• Visit Pearson VUE. 

  • When using Pearson Vue for the first time, you will be required to create a web account. 

  • Reference the TREC eligibility letter to find the ID number you will need to schedule your State exam.

  • School name: Kaplan Professional Schools 

  • Kaplan School Code: 1288

• National Exam: 80 questions (150 minutes).

• State Exam: 30 questions (90 minutes).
  
  

Get Ready for the National Licensing Exam – 2-Day Plan 

Day 1: Pre-Test & Review

1. Take the Pre-Test
   
   

   • In your LMS, open the National Real Estate Exam Prep Online Video Course.
     
     

   • Take the National Pre-Test (allow 2 hours).
     
     

   • Use scratch paper, a pencil, and a calculator.

2. Review Your Results

• Go through every question: know why each answer is right or wrong.
  
  

• Check the Performance Tracker and note your weakest topics.
  
  

• Write down any questions to ask during a Live Exam Prep Session or in the Community Forum.

3. Watch the Video Course

• Use your Exam Prep Workbook (PDF), highlighter, and pen.
  
  

• Watch the video, highlight key info, and mark tested areas.
  
  

• Look up answers to any tricky pre-test questions.

4. Reinforce Your Knowledge

• Review your workbook and test results.
  
  

• Use the Drill & Practice QBank located in the LMS to create practice quizzes on weak topics.
  
  

• Focus on understanding the why behind each answer.

Day 2: Post-Test & Final Review

1. Take the Post-Test
   
   

• In your LMS, take the National Post-Test (allow 2 hours).
  
  

• Compare your post-test results to your pre-test.
  
  

2. Target Weak Areas
   
   

• Review the Performance Tracker.
  
  

• Use the Drill & Practice QBank located in the LMS to quiz yourself on weaker topics.
  
  

3. Check Your Score
   
   

• If you scored 80% or higher – great! You’re ready for the exam.
  
  

• If below 80%, review those areas again and keep practicing.

Get Ready for the State Licensing Exam – 2-Day Plan 

Day 1: Pre-Test & Review

1. Take the Pre-Test

   • In your LMS, open the Texas Real Estate Exam Prep Online Video Course. 

   • Take the Pre-Test (allow 2 hours).

   • Use scratch paper, a pencil, and a calculator.

2. Review Your Results

• Go through every question: know why each answer is right or wrong.
  
  

• Check the Performance Tracker and note your weakest topics.
  
  

• Write down any questions to ask during a Live Exam Prep Session or in the Community Forum.

3. Watch the Video Course

• Use your Exam Prep Workbook (PDF), highlighter, and pen.
  
  

• Watch the video, highlight key info, and mark tested areas.
  
  

• Look up answers to any tricky pre-test questions.

4. Reinforce Your Knowledge

• Review your workbook and test results.
  
  

• Use the Drill & Practice QBank located in the LMS to create practice quizzes on weak topics.
  
  

• Focus on understanding the why behind each answer.

Day 2: Post-Test & Final Review

1. Take the Post-Test
   
   

• In your LMS, take the Post-Test (allow 2 hours).
  
  

• Compare your post-test results to your pre-test.
  
  

2. Target Weak Areas
   
   

• Review the Performance Tracker.
  
  

• Use the Drill & Practice QBank located in the LMS to quiz yourself on weaker topics.
  
  

3. Check Your Score
   
   

• If you scored 80% or higher – great! You’re ready for the exam.
  
  

• If below 80%, review those areas again and keep practicing.

Your state exam will be taken with a third party.  You should have scheduled an appointment and have the date on your calendar.

Pro-Tips:

• Don't cram the night before your scheduled exam. Get a good night's sleep so you are well-rested on exam day.

• Know where you are going and arrive at the testing center at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled testing time. 

• Bring a valid (not expired) photo ID.

• Eat a meal or have a snack before the exam. You do not want to be hungry during your examination.

• We want to hear from you! Please fill out this brief survey and let us know how you did. 

Upon passing your State exam and clearing the background check, TREC will email your license in 5-10 business days.

🎉 Congratulations on passing the State exam! Now it's time to turn that achievement into a thriving real estate career.

Take the next step by completing the Real Estate Accelerator Course. This hands-on, career-focused program is designed to help you hit the ground running. You’ll leave with:

• A personalized business plan

• A ready-to-implement marketing strategy

• Coaching from experienced industry experts (who’ve been where you are)

• Tools and confidence to launch your real estate business

Remember, starting a career in real estate isn't like getting a traditional job. You are launching your own business while working under a Managing Broker (Principal Broker).

Set yourself up for long-term success. Your career starts now!

• Access this course by returning to your LMS and clicking on Real Estate Accelerator Online Video Course and Live Online Training.

Note: If you purchased this course (either bundled with your pre-licensing courses or separately),  it will be listed in your LMS.  We recommend taking it once you start exam prep or after passing your State exam(s). 

If you have not purchased this course, but would like to, you can call customer service (800.636.9517) to upgrade your package.  Click [here] to learn more about the course.

• Course content questions:
  📧 releadinstructortx@kaplan.com or the Community Forum (link is in Your Live Online Learning Hub)
  
  

• Tutoring:
  🌐 Private Tutoring

• Extensions:
  🌐 Extensions

• Technical issues:
  📧 REtechsupport@kaplan.com
  
  

• General questions, certificates, materials:
  📧 REstudentsupport@kaplan.com
  📞 Call: 800-636-9517
  
  

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