 The September Advancement Cycle will be here before you know it. We all know that studying for your exam is a must if you want to be promoted. But studying is not everything. Don't let something like your security clearance or time and rate affect your ability to take the exam. View your profile on Navy Knowledge Online and check with your security manager to see if your clearance is up to date. Verify your profile sheet is current, including degrees and awards such as Navy achievement medals or flag letters of accommodation. These points can make the difference between make and rank or not. For the September exam dates, view the nav admin and remember the September Cycle bibs and topic sheets are available on the Navy Advancement Center website.