How is a candidate's application file affected if they do not meet the exam requirements?

When a candidate does not meet the exam requirements, the appropriate action regarding their application file is that it is closed. This indicates that the process for that specific application has reached a conclusion, as the candidate has not fulfilled the necessary criteria to proceed further. Closing the application means that the candidate will not be able to take the exam or progress in the licensing process until the requirements are adequately met and a new application is submitted if the governing board allows it.

In contrast, options such as placing the application on hold, reviewing it again, or updating it would imply that some further action is required or possible. However, if the foundational requirement for taking the exam is unmet, the logical conclusion is to close the application rather than maintaining it in a state of limbo or re-evaluating it without a basis for moving forward. This process reflects a structured approach to maintaining regulatory standards within the psychology licensing framework in Florida.