ACE Application Process
Are you ready to apply for your ACE?
Application
- Ensure you have all documents (applicators license, two letters of reference) in digital format (e.g: PDF, .DOC, .JPEG) ready to upload. If you are an international applicant, you will not need your applicator's license.
- Updated instructions for creating and submitting your ACE application in our new database coming soon!
- Once your application is submitted and reviewed by a staff member, you will get a system generated email indicating that your application has been approved. From this date you have one year to take and pass the exam. The first two exam attempts are covered by the application fee, but a fee of $75 ($50 for ESA members) is required for any subsequent attempts.
Application Fee: $395 ($355 for ESA members)
Selecting a Proctor & Scheduling Your Exam
- Starting July 2026, all exam scheduling will be done by the applicant through their ESA account. All proctoring will be remote through ProctorU.