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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Review Of PsychPrep EPPP Study Materials (Part 1)

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In our last article at How To Pass The EPPP Exam Without Even Trying! we continued our discussion of the types of EPPP study materials available, and in particular, the use of commercially available EPPP test preparation materials. I discussed another popular commercially available EPPP study program, the Academic Review program (AR). Today, I continue our discussion of commercially available EPPP study materials by reviewing the PsychPrep program.

PsychPrep EPPP Study Materials

The PsychPrep EPPP program is somewhat newer than either The Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences program (AATBS), or the Academic Review program. PsychPrep has been around since the 1980's. The PsychPrep program, like the AATBS program, hails from California.

Similar to the other programs reviewed, the PsychPrep program is a very popular EPPP preparation program. The PsychPrep program offers four different packages of study materials, as well as the option to purchase individual preparation materials. The PsychPrep packages include some, or all, of the following: one comprehensive study volume of written psychology material covering all the domains on the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, a 15 day live in person seminar on psychology content, 38 audio CDs or audio MP3's of live recordings of the lectures from the comprehensive seminar, PsychPrep's EPPP chapter quiz questions online (4 to 9 months access), two day weekend workshop on the test's content and test taking strategies, and lastly, a home version of the weekend workshop. Be aware that, like the AATBS program and the AR program, access to the PsychPrep online tests and online materials are time and frequency limited. That is, you may only use the practice exams, workshop questions, and quizzes a limited number of times within a specified time period. To get an idea of what the EPPP questions on the practice tests are like, you definitely want to visit the PsychPrep website where they offer access to free EPPP sample questions online.

The PsychPrep EPPP preparation program is unique in that all of the written materials for the test content are contained in one volume of text, not in multiple volumes as in other programs. The PsychPrep program has the reputation of being the most concise EPPP preparation program. It attempts to cover only the material that you need to learn to pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology, rather than an exhaustive review of the entire field of psychology. Many students have reported that using the PsychPrep study materials is easier, takes less time to complete, and is less anxiety provoking than the perhaps overly comprehensive study materials in the competing commercial test preparation programs.

PsychPrep In Person Seminar

PsychPrep offers a comprehensive 15-Week Seminar in Los Angeles. The seminar meets for three hours weekly. Each class includes a lecture, hands-on experience applying and mastering concepts with quiz questions, individually-tailored expert feedback, and question and answer time. Of course, you need to go to LA to attend. 

PsychPrep Study Packages

Three different premium study packages are available. The packages include various combinations of study materials. 
  • 15 class sessions
  • PsychPrep's EPPP Study Materials (hard copy and digital eBook)
  • PsychPrep's EPPP Online Testing Program (up to 9 months access)
  • PsychPrep's EPPP Weekend Workshop live
  • PsychPrep's Comprehensive Audio CD Set (38 CDs or downloadable)
  • Study Strategies Package
  • Individualized Expert Feedback
  • A recommended study plan 
The premium program packages range in price from $1,500 to $1,675. Any of PSYCHPREP’s individual products can be purchased either alone or in combination.

How Long Does Studying For The EPPP Exam Take?

Psychprep claims that you can prepare for the EPPP examination well enough to pass using their premium programs in 3 to 4 months.

Coming Up Next

In our next article at How To Pass The EPPP Exam Without Even Trying! we continue our review of the PsychPrep program and tell you of more free offers!

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

(revision in process 6/18/2020)