Downside to taking EPPP early?

[temppsych123]

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I'm currently in my last year before internship; I matched to a site that starts in September. My schedule is really open right now before internship starts, and I was thinking of trying to take the EPPP early to get it out of the way (my state allows it). Is there a downside (other than the financial cost) to taking the EPPP and not passing?

 

[smalltownpsych]

Nope. It doesn't matter when you pass, so long as you pass you don't have to worry about that hurdle again. It is one of the few nationally standardized aspects of licensure. If you have the time, go for it.

 

[deleted343839]

I'm currently in my last year before internship; I matched to a site that starts in September. My schedule is really open right now before internship starts, and I was thinking of trying to take the EPPP early to get it out of the way (my state allows it). Is there a downside (other than the financial cost) to taking the EPPP and not passing?

None at all. One less thing to worry about when you are going through the licensure process. Good luck!

 

[temppsych123]

Sweet! I didn't know if it was the kind of thing like the SAT/ACT/GRE where all your scores get sent off one way or another, so there's a downside to taking it multiple times with not great scores. Time to look into studying!

 

[temppsych123]

And, did more thorough digging, and it looks like I can't do it in the state I thought I could. Any suggestions on which state is easiest to get approval to take the EPPP early? For some states where you take it for a master's level credential (e.g., Kentucky), they also require a written exam on Kentucky laws, which would be hard to manage since I'm not physically there. Anyone aware of states that facilitate people from out-of-state applying for master's level licensure in order to get approved for the EPPP?

 

[deleted343839]

In any state you need to initiate some sort of licensure application before you can sit for the EPPP. You may as well start the process for your own state unless a master's-level option isn't available.

Go to http://www.asppb.org/HandbookPublic/ and look up Summary Reports. There is one called "Earliest Time the EPPP Can Be Taken By Jurisdiction & License Type." The information is a bit vague but it gives you some idea.

 

[Shooter]

not taking it sooner.. @MamaPhD is on point