When I started my program in Texas I did finger printing, back ground check, etc. through the Texas BON. I am clear apply to take my exam through TX BON right now, but then I would have to transfer my license by endorsement. I am not sure how long the endorsement process takes. To apply for licence by exam in MI I would still have to send my fingerprints background check, plus I would have to send a hard copy of my transcripts directly to the MI BON, before I could even apply for licence by exam through MI. (So I couldn't apply until after I graduated) But I wouldn't have to transfer my license by endorsement. I was hoping to find someone who had been in a similar situation, and would be able to tell me which route may take less time.