PhD/PsyD EPPP: Where to begin?

[InYourHead]

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I am just beginning to process of EPPP prep, and it's kind of overwhelming! What hoops do I exactly need to jump through before I can take the test? I have no idea what state I ultimately want to work in, so should I just take it in the state I am doing my post-doc?

Also, any advice on which study materials to get, pros/cons, study tips, etc. would be super helpful.

Thanks in advance!

 

[PBCocce]

Multiple threads that require some reading, but will answer many of your questions:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/search/18124813/?q=eppp&o=relevance&c[title_only]=1&c[node]=57

 

[BuckeyeLove]

Practice tests. That's it. I wouldn't even bother with any of those companies' products as it pertains to content.

 

[WisNeuro]

Practice tests. That's it. I wouldn't even bother with any of those companies' products as it pertains to content.

I'll second the practice tests. But I will say that some borrowed, several year old AR quick study chapters helped to bone up on some material from the I/O, and a couple other areas that I need a quick refresher on. No need to spend money on classes or anything exorbitant. If you're at a postdoc with other postdocs, see if anyone has anything they're willing to share, study/take practice tests for a week or two, and you're good to go.

 

[deleted343839]

I am just beginning to process of EPPP prep, and it's kind of overwhelming! What hoops do I exactly need to jump through before I can take the test? I have no idea what state I ultimately want to work in, so should I just take it in the state I am doing my post-doc?

Also, any advice on which study materials to get, pros/cons, study tips, etc. would be super helpful.

Thanks in advance!

I agree with others that practice tests are essential.

I also found it helpful to use study guides to brush up on topics such as development and I/O that were relative weak points for me. Used study guides will be just fine. There are a few EPPP prep Yahoo groups where you can often find used sets for a reasonable price. I found a set on eBay.

 

[researchgirl]

I'm just starting to study, and I'm SUPER AVERSE to spending money for materials. Although passing the first time around is extremely important to me (see: spending money), I also don't want to waste hours and hours of my life studying... I just want to pass and naively believe I will never have to study for anything ever again because I have a PhD, damn it, and I should be done taking tests by now. I have some old hand-me-down retired practice tests from 2004-2010, the 2012 Academic Review books, and some mp3s. My preliminary study plan is as follows:

1. Take baseline practice test as a gauge
2. Spend 4 weeks reading the Academic Review books and reviewing the practice questions, reviewing my answers to the baseline test, and taking the AR diagnostic test & reviewing those answers (7-8 hours per week for 4 weeks)
3. Take a week off for the holidays.
4. Spend 8 weeks taking 1 (maybe 2) practice tests per week and reviewing the answers to those questions (7-10 hours per week); fill in any extra hours with listening to mp3s or re-reviewing content I'm not doing as well on using AR books or other hand-me-down study materials

This will total to not quite 100 hours of studying if I stick to it. I know that's on the low end of how much people study, but it's hard for me to think I'll realistically study more intensely, but I also think spending 12ish weeks preparing sounds like a long time...

Would love anyone's feedback on my tentative plan or their tips.

 

[WisNeuro]

Got to do what has worked for you in the past. Some study for like a week, some study for several months. As long as you pass, doesn't matter how long you studied. Quick thoughts is that I'd shorten up step one to like a week to see where you're at before going nuts. Then you can see how long you need.