The example did not fit
A strong project that does not actually demonstrate the competency being assessed.
Fix: We help you reframe or reselect examples that match the indicator.
CBA Draft Review · For rejected applicants
Rejected on Your P.Eng CBA? Get It Review-Ready Before You Resubmit
You have the experience. After a rejection, the fastest path forward is a professional review of your revised draft. We flag the missing points, weak evidence, and thin competencies, then show you exactly what to fix.
Do not resubmit and hope. One flat-rate review can be the difference between another rejection and an approval-ready CBA.
Review of your draft + CVFlat per-range pricingMaps assessor comments to fixesStructured example guidanceEthical, no ghostwritingCanadian P.Eng focusReview of your draft + CVFlat per-range pricingMaps assessor comments to fixesStructured example guidanceEthical, no ghostwritingCanadian P.Eng focus
Flat pricing per competency range. No hourly billing. No ghostwriting. No approval guarantees.
What your review covers
- Missing points the assessor flagged
- Weak or thin evidence
- Competencies that need more detail
- Structured example guidance from your CV
- A prioritized fix list for resubmission
Flat pricing from $297 · no hourly billing
Two ways we help after a rejection
Whether you have already rewritten your CBA or you are still staring at the assessor comments, start here.
Review my revised draft
You have rewritten your CBA after the rejection and want a second set of expert eyes. We review your new draft and CV and tell you what is still weak before you resubmit.
See pricing →Help me navigate my comments
Send your assessor comments with your draft. We translate the feedback into plain language, map each comment to a specific fix, and show you exactly what evidence is missing.
See pricing →A rejection is rarely about your experience
Most CBAs come back not because the work was not real, but because the writing did not clearly show personal responsibility, engineering judgment, decisions, or outcomes. A focused review finds those gaps fast, so your next submission reads the way assessors need it to.
Show Me What Gets FlaggedWhy P.Eng CBAs get rejected or returned with comments
These are the patterns we catch in a draft review, with the fix for each.
It read like a job description
Team responsibilities instead of your personal engineering actions and decisions.
Fix: We show you where to surface what you personally did and decided.
Engineering judgment was hidden
The assessor could not see your reasoning, trade-offs, or constraints.
Fix: We pinpoint where to add the why behind your actions.
Evidence was thin
Claims without enough detail, outcome, or proof to satisfy the indicator.
Fix: We flag each thin spot and tell you what evidence to add.
How the CBA Draft Review works
Four simple steps from rejection to a resubmission-ready draft.
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Pick your competency range
Choose the package that covers how many competencies you need reviewed and check out securely.
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Send your draft, CV, and comments
Share your revised CBA draft, your CV, and your assessor comments if you have them.
- 3
We review against the indicators
We assess each competency for missing points, weak evidence, and detail gaps the assessor is likely to flag.
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You get a clear fix list
Receive structured example guidance and a prioritized list so you can revise ethically and resubmit with confidence.
CBA Draft Review Pricing
One flat price for your competency range
Pick how many competencies you want reviewed. We review your draft and CV and give you structured example guidance, no hourly billing.
Focused Review
1–10 competencies
$297one-time · flat rate
Best for: A targeted fix on the competencies that were flagged.
- Covers 1–10 competencies
- We pinpoint missing points & weak evidence
- Example guidance built from your own CV
- A clear fix list before you resubmit
Have 8 competencies? Use the remaining 2 for a second review.
Start My ReviewDeeper Review
11–22 competencies
$597one-time · flat rate
Best for: A larger portion of your CBA reviewed before resubmission.
- Covers 11–22 competencies
- Deeper sweep for evidence & detail gaps
- Example guidance built from your own CV
- Prioritized fixes, ready to action
Have 18 competencies? Use the remaining 4 for a second review.
Start My ReviewFull Review
23–34 competencies
$797one-time · flat rate
Best for: A full or near-full CBA review before you resubmit.
- Covers 23–34 competencies
- Full-CBA sweep for gaps & weak evidence
- Example guidance built from your own CV
- A resubmission-ready action plan
Have 30 competencies? Use the remaining 4 for a second review.
Start My ReviewNot sure how many competencies you need reviewed? Get 1 competency reviewed for free first, or book a 1-on-1 consulting session.
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This review is for you if:
- Your P.Eng CBA was rejected or returned with comments.
- You have drafted a revision and want it reviewed before resubmitting.
- You do not fully understand the assessor feedback.
- You want to avoid a second rejection.
- You received comments from PEO, APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, EGM, or another regulator.
- You want flat per-range pricing, not hourly billing.
Honest review, not a shortcut
The CBA Draft Review is feedback and structured guidance on your own work. We do not invent experience, copy examples, or promise approval. We help you understand the gaps and fix them in your own words.
- Applicants who want someone to write or fabricate their experience
- Applicants who want a guaranteed approval promise
- Applicants who want to copy another person's CBA
- Applicants who do not want to revise their own work
Not quite what you need?
Pick your situation and we will point you to the right next step.
I have not submitted yet
Get a draft review before your first submission, not after a rejection.
See Review PricingI need 1-on-1 guidance
Prefer a live session? Book CBA Writing Consulting for hands-on help.
Book ConsultingI am rebuilding from scratch
Restructuring many competencies? CBA Pro helps you draft them correctly.
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How much does a CBA draft review cost?
CertNova's CBA Draft Review uses flat pricing per competency range: $297 for 1–10 competencies, $597 for 11–22 competencies, and $797 for 23–34 competencies. There is no hourly billing. Each package reviews your CBA draft and CV and provides structured example guidance for the competencies in that range.
Can someone review my CBA before I resubmit?
Yes. After a rejection, CertNova reviews your revised CBA draft and CV, identifies missing points, weak evidence, and areas that need more detail, and gives you structured example guidance so you can revise ethically before you resubmit to your regulator.
What do you check in a rejected CBA?
We check whether each competency clearly shows your personal engineering role, judgment, and outcomes, whether the example fits the indicator, and where the evidence is too thin. If you send your assessor comments, we map each comment to a specific fix.
Do you rewrite my CBA for me?
No. CertNova does not ghostwrite, fabricate experience, or guarantee approval. The CBA Draft Review gives you feedback and structured example guidance based on your own CV so you can improve and resubmit your own work.
Your CBA must stay based on your own engineering experience. CertNova reviews your draft, flags gaps, and shows you how to strengthen your evidence. We do not ghostwrite, invent experience, or guarantee regulator approval.
CertNova is not an engineering regulator. The final assessment decision belongs to your association.
CBA Draft Review FAQ
It is a professional review of your Competency-Based Assessment before you submit or resubmit. CertNova reviews your CBA draft and CV, identifies missing points, weak evidence, and areas that may need more detail, and provides structured example guidance based on your CV for the competencies in your chosen range.
Pricing is flat per competency range: $297 for 1–10 competencies, $597 for 11–22 competencies, and $797 for 23–34 competencies. You pay once for the range you choose, with no hourly billing.
Each package covers a range, so if you do not use the full count you can apply the remaining competencies to a second review. For example, with 8 competencies in the 1–10 package you can use the remaining 2 for a second review later.
Send your CBA draft, your CV, and your assessor comments or rejection feedback if you have them. The comments help us map each point to a specific fix, but they are not required to start a review.
No. CertNova is not an engineering regulator and cannot guarantee approval. Your regulator makes the final decision. We help you strengthen clarity, evidence, structure, and alignment so your resubmission is as strong as possible.
No. The CBA Draft Review is feedback and structured guidance, not ghostwriting. Your CBA must remain based on your own engineering experience. We help you understand the gaps and show you how to fix them in your own words.
Choose the package that covers how many competencies you want reviewed. If only a few competencies were flagged, the 1–10 package is usually enough. If you are rebuilding a large portion of your CBA, the 11–22 or 23–34 package gives you a deeper, full-CBA sweep.
CBA Pro is a self-serve tool that helps you draft and structure competency examples from scratch. The CBA Draft Review is an expert review of a draft you already have. Many applicants use CBA Pro to revise and then book a Draft Review before resubmitting.
We support applicants across Canadian engineering regulators, including PEO, APEGA, APEGS, EGBC, EGM, and others that use Competency-Based Assessment. The review focuses on how clearly your experience demonstrates the required competencies.
Yes. Internationally trained engineers applying for P.Eng licensure in Canada can use the CBA Draft Review if their CBA was rejected, returned, or commented on by a Canadian engineering association.
Summary: CBA Draft Review for rejected applicants
CertNova's CBA Draft Review helps Canadian P.Eng applicants whose Competency-Based Assessment was rejected or returned with comments. The service reviews your CBA draft and CV, identifies missing points, weak evidence, and areas that need more detail, and provides structured example guidance based on your CV. Pricing is flat per competency range: $297 for 1–10 competencies, $597 for 11–22 competencies, and $797 for 23–34 competencies. CertNova does not ghostwrite, does not guarantee approval, and is not a regulator. CertNova also offers CBA Pro, CBA Writing Consulting, and NPPE Pro across the P.Eng licensing journey.
Do not resubmit the same problem twice
Get a flat-rate review of your revised CBA draft and walk into your resubmission knowing exactly what you fixed.
Ethical support. No ghostwriting. No approval guarantees. Just clear guidance for a stronger resubmission.