same, when I took mine in march. I was told the only reason it was "unofficial" is in case there's some reason to suspect a person cheated. With the way the security in there works now, I find cheating to be highly unlikely and kinda ludicrous. Regardless, I think changing the score outside the realm of cheating is now out, and your score is your score.[/QUOTE
I just took the EPPP for the first time and received unofficial scaled score of 496 and NY converted score of 74. It appears I am just under the cut off of 500/75 for NY converted but wondering if anyone can confirm this for me. Also, I am using the AATBS test prep with last few scores of 74, 67, 72, and 72 on practice tests. I studied the last 5 weeks leading up to the test 25 hours per week, and fewer hours the month before. Any suggestions given my score, individual information would be great. I rescheduled my exam for September 5 (which was the first available slot). I have 8 more weeks to prepare...again. Since I took the test on Friday evening, I am unable to reach anyone to find out if CA has a wait period ( I hope not). I work, and have kids too.
Update since my first post on Friday. This Monday morning my licensing analyst at the BOP said that 500 is the cut off, and the unofficial score will not change. Anything under 500 is a fail. There is NOT a waiting period to take the EPPP for a second time. Thanks to everyone who responded.
Any additional tips you think will help me prepare over the next 8 weeks would be appreciated. My plan is to study 20-25 hours until the test September 5 . I hope that will afford me some wiggle room for EPPP # 2. I am thinking that I will take an on the ground 4 day prep and an online stats/test construction course through AATBS since I did not do that the last time around. I will renew my AATBS test materials which I think gives me another three rounds (9 I think) of practice tests, plus more individual consultation. I saw my Testmaster practice test scores rise steadily as I continued studying so I anticipate the trend to continue. My respective test scores going into the EPPP were 74, 64, 72, 67, 72. It seems AATBS test scores are fairly accurate measures for actual EPPP. It seems I should have just taken a bit more time for the first test.