Psychology
Licensure
Prep

The EPPP has 225 multiple-choice questions, but only 175 are scored. The other 50 are “test” questions, kind of like practice dummies. You won’t know which is which, so yes, you have to take them all seriously.

You get 4 hours and 15 minutes. That’s basically the length of two Marvel movies back-to-back, except with fewer explosions and way more brain sweat.

The exam covers eight domains: biological bases of behavior, cognitive-affective bases, social-cultural bases, growth and lifespan, assessment, treatment and intervention, research methods, and ethical/legal issues. Everything you’ve ever learned in psych school shows up at the party.

The passing score is typically scaled to around 500 out of 800, though it can vary slightly depending on your state board. Think of it like a really high-stakes video game where the “level-up” number changes depending on which state you live in.

You’ll take it at a Pearson VUE testing center, which is basically the DMV of exams but with stricter silence policies. Some states are also rolling out remote proctoring.

The exam itself costs $600, plus additional state and application fees that can easily add a few hundred more. In other words, it’s a very expensive way to prove you actually studied.

First, your state licensing board has to approve you. Then you’ll get the green light to schedule through Pearson VUE. So, yes, you need both state permission and corporate permission, like a psychological Hunger Games.

The EPPP is offered year-round, so you can schedule a date that works for you. Just don’t schedule it right after a wedding weekend or in the middle of flu season. Timing is everything.

Yes. You generally need a doctoral degree in psychology and board approval from your state. You don’t just roll out of Psych 101 and sign up.

Yes. Most states allow multiple retakes, though some require a waiting period. Just remember, it’s a retake, not a time loop. You still need to prep differently the second time around.

Some states also require an oral exam, a jurisprudence (law/ethics) exam, or additional supervised hours. The EPPP tests your broad psych knowledge, while these extras test whether you actually know the local rules or can apply knowledge without sounding like a robot.

 We’re sorry to see you go, and if you’ve already passed your exam, congratulations! 🎉

Canceling is simple and can be done right from your phone:

• On iPhone (Apple ID):
  Go to your device Settings > [your name] > Subscriptions or use this link: Manage Subscriptions on iPhone.
• On Android (Google Play):
  Open the Google Play Store > Account > Subscriptions, select EZ Prep, and tap Cancel subscription. You can also go directly here: Manage Subscriptions on Android.

If you need help at any point, reach out and we’ll walk you through it.