Hi everyone! So excited to be contributing to this thread! I passed the EPPP today on my first try with a 661 (NY 87). I was fortunate to have been handed down lots of different study materials but I primarily used: PrepJet summaries and practice exams; AATBS flashcards, audios, and practice exams; PsychPrep audios and practice exams; the retired questions exam; and the SEPPPO. I did not feel like any one company's exams were any more helpful or like the EPPP (except the SEPPPO, which did feel very similar if a little more difficult than the real thing). I appreciated the brevity of the PrepJet summaries and the variety of presentations for material from AATBS.
I studied from mid-January/early-February (intermittently) and buckled down more consistently mid-March. I still couldn't bring myself to study more than 6-10 hours a week, sometimes less than that. I probably studied around 100-125 total hours. I tried to take practice exams as I went since I found that easier than sitting down and reading really boring summaries. Sometimes I would take them in a couple sittings in study mode since I never had trouble pacing myself or completing exams. I didn't feel the need to build up my stamina in that way. By the time my exam rolled around I felt really burned out and at capacity in terms of studying. I never felt "ready" but all my indicators were telling me I was ready, so I decided to just give it a shot.
Similar to how everyone feels, I felt like the exam was very difficult and I didn't know if I was passing the entire time. I wrote "You are going to pass" at the top of my white board and would look at it and take a deep breath when I felt discouraged. It felt like I only really knew like 15% of the answers, was able to easily narrow down to 2 options and then take a best guess 70%, and needed to take blind guesses on 15%. The test felt true to its promise that it was focused on the Big 6 with very few stats, assessment, and test construction questions. I finished with 45 minutes to spare. I had flagged about 15 questions. I reviewed those and only changed 3 responses. Then I just submit it because I was tired, wanted it to be over, and I did not want to review other questions and start changing potentially correct answers if I was borderline-passing (I would have never forgiven myself). I took no breaks other than short 1-2 minute spurts of deep breathing at my station.
Test Scores:
I am so relieved to be done with this monster that has been hanging over my head for 4 months. I wish you all the best of luck on your own journeys.
I studied from mid-January/early-February (intermittently) and buckled down more consistently mid-March. I still couldn't bring myself to study more than 6-10 hours a week, sometimes less than that. I probably studied around 100-125 total hours. I tried to take practice exams as I went since I found that easier than sitting down and reading really boring summaries. Sometimes I would take them in a couple sittings in study mode since I never had trouble pacing myself or completing exams. I didn't feel the need to build up my stamina in that way. By the time my exam rolled around I felt really burned out and at capacity in terms of studying. I never felt "ready" but all my indicators were telling me I was ready, so I decided to just give it a shot.
Similar to how everyone feels, I felt like the exam was very difficult and I didn't know if I was passing the entire time. I wrote "You are going to pass" at the top of my white board and would look at it and take a deep breath when I felt discouraged. It felt like I only really knew like 15% of the answers, was able to easily narrow down to 2 options and then take a best guess 70%, and needed to take blind guesses on 15%. The test felt true to its promise that it was focused on the Big 6 with very few stats, assessment, and test construction questions. I finished with 45 minutes to spare. I had flagged about 15 questions. I reviewed those and only changed 3 responses. Then I just submit it because I was tired, wanted it to be over, and I did not want to review other questions and start changing potentially correct answers if I was borderline-passing (I would have never forgiven myself). I took no breaks other than short 1-2 minute spurts of deep breathing at my station.
Test Scores:
- 1/16 - Diagnostic Prepjet Test - 38%
- 1/22 - Practice Exam #1 - PsychPrep A Test Mode - 97/200 - 48.5%
- 3/17 - Practice Exam #2 - PrepJet 1 Study Mode - 131/225 - 58%
- 4/2 - Practice Exam #3 - PrepJet 2 Study Mode - 145/225 - 64%
- 4/9 - Practice Exam #4 - PrepJet 3 Study Mode 127/225 - 56%
- 4/16 - Practice Exam #5 - PrepJet 4 Study Mode 137/225 - 60%
- 4/28 - Practice Exam #6 - PrepJet 5 Study Mode 145/225 - 64%
- 5/2 - Practice Exam #7 - AATBS 1 Study Mode 151/225 - 67%
- 5/9 - Practice Exam #8 - AATBS 2 Study Mode 146/225 - 65%
- 5/13 - Practice Exam #9 - SEPPPO - PASS - 73%
- 5/17 - Practice Exam #10 - AATBS 3 Study Mode - 68%
- 5/19 - Practice Exam #11 - PsychPrep E Test Mode- 141/200 - 70%
- 5/29 - Practice Exam #12 - RETAKE PsychPrep A - 166/200 - 83%
- 5/30 - Retired Questions (First 100 only because I was burned out, so not a true score) - 80/100 - 80%
I am so relieved to be done with this monster that has been hanging over my head for 4 months. I wish you all the best of luck on your own journeys.
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