Originally Posted by FangsF15

Said anothe way, updating your app after 3 months IS your reapplication.

You aren't the first, and won't be the last. It sucks to lose 3 months, but hiring has slowed down enough that it won't hurt your timing much. Keep your chin up, and hopefully the next time goes better (there are several places that can help you prepare for the assessment, look around these boards). Best of luck.