"Sentence" in PRC context refers to the formal result statement issued after board exam grading. Common phrases:
- "Sentence: Pass" — you passed
- "Sentence: Failed" — you didn't pass
When sentence is issued:
- Typically 4-8 weeks after exam date
- Released via PRC website + posted at PRC offices
- Topnotcher list released alongside
Post-pass steps:
1. Pay PRC registration fee
2. Submit oath-taking requirements
3. Attend mass oath-taking ceremony
4. Receive PRC ID (Professional Identification Card)
5. Begin practice as licensed professional
What it means for you:
- Don't make career commitments until sentence is final
- Failed sentence: review specific subject scores, plan retake strategy
- Passing sentence: move quickly to oath-taking and PRC ID acquisition
- PRC ID release timeline varies (sometimes weeks, sometimes months)