I am in the EXACT same boat! I took my second attempt at the EPPP today. My first attempt was in 2014 and I didn't purchase any study program, just used information that I got online and some 2007 hand-me-down test materials from a coworker. I got 485 on my first attempt, and just figured "lesson learned" and decided to purchase a proper program.
I bought the Academic Review program about 6 months ago and studied diligently every week (about 10-20 hours weekly). I felt I knew the material inside and out and my most recent practice test scores were 87%, 88%, 92%, 90%, 90% and 94%. I also took the PEPPPO (online practice exam) and passed with no issue and my score breakdown showed "strong" in each area. I walked into the exam feeling well prepared and confident, only to be faced with a series of questions that were NOWHERE outlined in my study program. My final score... 485... AGAIN! I'm feeling completely defeated, distressed, embarrassed (all my coworkers and supervisors know I took it a second time today) and not sure what to now. How can I approach this differently?
Also, what happens if you fail 4 times? Is that it!?! Do my dreams of being a psychologist end with 2 more failed attempts? I'm petrified to take the test a 3rd time and have no idea how to approach this differently. Any advise is appreciated.
="PsychDr05, post: 17699248, member: 767023"]I am reaching out to everyone and anyone after feeling extremely defeated.
I have now taken the EPPP 4 times (yes you read that correctly) with no success. Let me start out by saying the first time I took the test was last March 2015, then August 2015, November 2015, and just today. Since last March, my scaled score has declined overall. It is mind boggling being that my study has been consistent and in fact how I am studying has changed to incorporate more (if that makes sense). I would say on average I study approximately 15-18 hours per week. Yes there are weeks I study less due to weekend events or such but I usually make up that time. Recently, the scores on my practice tests were in the high 80s. Not to mention that I felt extremely prepared for the exam.
What gives?! How is it that my studying has remained consistent, I have good scores on practice tests, yet my scaled scores are declining over the months??!! Honestly, I am not sure what else to do at this point. Does anyone have any advice, pointers, etc. I am all ears.