Can You Retake the Series 24 Exam?

Can You Retake the Series 24 Exam?
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✅ Yes, You Can Retake the Series 24 Exam
If you do not pass the Series 24 (General Securities Principal) exam on your first attempt, FINRA allows multiple retakes—but specific waiting periods apply between each attempt.

📅 FINRA Retake Rules for Series 24

• After 1st or 2nd Failure:
  ➔ You must wait 30 calendar days before you can retake the exam.
• After 3rd Failure (and every subsequent failure):
  ➔ A 180-day waiting period applies.

✅ There’s no limit on how many times you can retake, but you must observe the required wait times between attempts.

💼 Re-Enrollment Process

1. Your sponsoring firm must submit a new Form U4 to re-enroll you.
2. You must pay the exam fee again (currently $120).
3. Once FINRA processes your re-enrollment, you can schedule a new date through Prometric.

🧠 Smart Retake Strategy

• Review your score report to identify weak areas
• Shift study focus to topics with heavier weight on the exam
• Use scenario-based practice questions to improve critical thinking
• Aim for consistent 80%+ scores on practice exams before retaking

🎯 Key Tip
The Series 24 focuses heavily on supervision, compliance, and regulations. Retake preparation should include deep dives into FINRA Rules, supervision structures, and disciplinary processes.

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