<p>^You could ask your counselor just to be sure, but its usually a given. You’ll probably have to pay full fare for this exam though. And if he/she says no, remember you can take it at another school. You have to call CB, ask for schools near you, call them and schedule it. So don’t give up even if your counselor says no (which he/she won’t anyways).</p>
<p>EDIT: January sounds fine to start self-studying. It’s an easy class to take/self-study.</p>