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Today at How To Pass The EPPP Exam Without Even Trying! we continue our review of commercial Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology study programs. Specifically, we continue our review of the PsychPrep program.
PsychPrep EPPP Study Materials
The lecturer on the PsychPrep audio is personable, and the lecture material is well organized with memorable, sometimes humorous, examples. The EPPP study volume is comprehensive, well written, and contains clear examples. The practice tests provide detailed rationales for each answer, with explanations of why each choice is correct or incorrect. The PsychPrep preparation program, while more concise than other programs, has an excellent record of preparing examinees to pass the exam. According to the PsychPrep website, approximately 90% of the users of their test preparation program go on to pass the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.Flashcards
Unlike other EPPP exam preparation programs, the PsychPrep program does not include flashcards. Oddly enough, the PsychPrep program discourages the use of flashcards. Yet, if you read online discussion groups on passing the EPPP, and talk to psychologists who have passed the test you will find that most examinees successfully incorporate the use of flashcards into their preparation. Flashcards, properly used, have an important place in studying for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. However, don’t let the lack of flashcards prevent you from considering the excellent PsychPrep program.
You can make your own EPPP flashcards with the anki app, and these will be better than the premade, generic flashcards included with commerical programs. We will discuss the proper use of EPPP flashcards, including the use of flashcard based learning software, in more detail in the next article.
Free EPPP Study Materials
Free Online EPPP Study Examination
PsychPrep offers a free 15 question online examination with sample study questions and answers for the EPPP exam. The exam is automatically graded as you proceed. A nice feature is that questions are timed. You are given the option to make notes on each question, cross out answers you think are wrong, and an explanation of the correct answer is given as you proceed. Also, you can bookmark items to return to similar to the actual EPPP examination. To access the free sample study questions PsychPrep asks that you sign up with your email address and a phone number.
Free Study Strategies Workshop
PsychPrep offers a free live 5-hour workshop twice a year in Los Angeles. They claim the workshop will enhance your ability to efficiently and effectively study the large volume of material necessary to pass the EPPP and will provide you with information and tools guaranteed to improve your outcome! The workshop includes:
- Overview of the EPPP
- Strategies to enhance multiple choice test-taking ability
- Approach to optimize content study
- Guidelines for structuring study time
- Pitfalls that can lead to failure and how to avoid them
- Techniques for monitoring strengths, weaknesses, and overall progress
- Sample audio that reviews PSYCHPREP’s “Theories and Principles of Learning and Behavior” section
Go to the PsychPrep website for the current prices, promotions, and full details of all their programs and study materials. As of 6/18/2020 PsychPrep has announced on their website that they have temporarily paused the workshops due to COVID-19.
Disclaimer
I have no association with PsychPrep. I am simply describing their program, presenting my opinion, and the opinions that I have heard from psychology students, examinees, and psychologists. My descriptions of the EPPP review programs discussed are not comprehensive and the programs are subject to change at any time. Please check with the PsychPrep website for the specifics of their EPPP exam study program.
Coming Up Next
Next, at How To Pass The EPPP Exam Without Even Trying! we will review the SuperMemo Speed Learning Software, a valuable study tool for passing the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology.
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.
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.
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I used Psychprep and did not pass. My score was lower than the first time when I didn't use Psychprep. I also was able to use AR materials...didn't work. I also had access to AATBS information which wasn't helpful either. I suppose I have to now try the Taylor method and pray for success.
ReplyDeleteHi Anonymous,
DeleteI recommend that you review your study approach, with an EPPP coach, or a friend or professor. Both the study programs you mention have been used successfully by many examinees to pass the EPPP. Good luck!