i just applied my application to the CA BON, i filled out all the necessary application requirements that i downloaded on the internet and sent all my documents to their office in sacramento vai DHL. i also paid all the necessary fees thru bank draft. regarding the SSN, i did not fill it up on my application. and after 3 months they gave me my eligibility letter. and i believe that they approved my application to take the exams. it was very rewarding for me to pass the exam which i took last may 28 in hongkong. i just study hard thru aswering questions on my computer. i used kaplan cd's which is very familiar on the actual exam. i just finished it on number 75. you can do it!!!! just study hard and stay focus.