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Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Review of The Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences EPPP Study Materials

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In our last article at How To Pass The EPPP Exam Without Even Trying! we discussed the importance of time in studying for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, the types of EPPP study materials available, and the use of commercially available EPPP test preparation materials. Today we will discuss the most popular commercially available preparation programs.

Three main companies comprise the most widely used test preparation materials for studying for the EPPP. These companies are:
  1. The Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences  (AATBS)
  2. Academic Review (AR)
  3. PsychPrep
The Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences

In today's article we will review the Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences program. The AATBS, as it is known for short, is a very popular source of EPPP study materials. It is also called The West Coast Program, as the company is located in California. The AATBS has the reputation of providing the most comprehensive EPPP study materials. Depending on the package you choose, the preparation materials include: Written psychology volumes, nine online practice exams (use is time limited), 17 audio CD summary lectures on the materials, exam strategies book, study tips audio lecture on CD, flashcards, online workshops (time limited), in-person workshops, telephone consultation regarding the exam, studying, and the preparation materials.

As you can see, comprehensive is the word of the day with the AATBS EPPP study materials. Some students find the amount of material to be overwhelming and anxiety producing. Other students question whether The Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences materials are a bit of overkill. But, without doubt, this company offers very solid programs for those examinees who prefer a very comprehensive approach to EPPP exam preparation.

Check the AATBS website for the specifics on the EPPP study materials they offer, and for current pricing. They frequently have sales on some of their materials. For example, as of this writing they are offering $100-$300 off of three of their programs. Check their website for the current specials, as they change frequently. If you do nothing else, at least be sure to go to the AATBS website to register for the free online EPPP study strategies workshop that they offer.

I have no association with The Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences. I am simply describing their EPPP preparation program, presenting my opinion, and the opinions that I have heard from psychology students and colleagues. Please check with the AATBS website for the official details and specifics of the EPPP exam preparation program reviewed. The descriptions of the EPPP review programs discussed are not comprehensive and the programs themselves frequently change or are updated.

In our next article we will discuss the Academic Review preparation program for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. Remember to bookmark or favorite How To Pass The EPPP Exam Without Even Trying! and check back frequently for more tips and articles.

Have you used the The Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences study materials, or other study materials such as PsychPrep, Academic Review, or Taylor Study Method? Are you thinking of switching to a different program? Are you satisfied with your current program? Share your experiences by posting your comments below.


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