Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology

The Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology (EPPP) is administered by Prometric. Please visit www.prometric.com for more information.

To better serve you, we have compiled the following list of our most frequently asked questions about the EPPP.

Examination, Exam Application & Exam Scheduling FAQs

• Can the EPPP be taken on a computer?
• How many forms of the examination will be available for candidates and how often will they change?
• How much time is given for the examination?
• Is a paper-and-pencil version of the examination available?
• How soon will jurisdictions know about scores?
• How often can the examination be taken?
• In the event of failure, do candidates need to wait a specified period of time before they can test again?
• Where will the examination be available?
• How may examinations be taken
• What are the steps for examination via computer?
• Must candidates test in the jurisdiction in which they are seeking licensure?
• May candidates apply to more than one jurisdiction to take the examination?
• Can candidates reconfirm their appointment before their testing date?
• How will candidates find their local Prometric Testing Center?

Can the EPPP be taken on a computer?

Yes. The examination must be taken on a computer.

How many forms of the examination will be available for candidates and how often will they change?

Four different forms of the examination are available in English. Two bilingual French forms are also available. All forms are available online. Every six months, a new form will be introduced and an older form will be retired. Thus, two new forms of the examination will be introduced every 12 months.

How much time is given for the examination?

Candidates are allowed four hours and fifteen minutes for the Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology. There are 225 items (questions) on the English version of the examination and 200 items on the French version.

Is a paper-and-pencil version of the examination available?

No. Vermont only offers the computer-delivered examination.

How soon will jurisdictions know about scores?

Scores will be reported to jurisdictions on a monthly basis. Scores will not be available at the Prometric Testing Center. Scores will be provided to candidates after they have been reviewed by the Vermont of Psychological Examiners.

How often can the examination be taken?

A candidate may take the examination no more than four times in any 12-month period.

In the event of failure, do candidates need to wait a specified period of time before they can test again?

Yes, candidates must wait for a period of 60 days between administrations. No authorization to schedule testing appointments will be issued by the Professional Examination Service (PES) until 60 days have elapsed since the last testing. It is estimated that much of that time will be taken up by the need to reapply to the licensing authority for each subsequent examination administration.

Where will the examination be available?

The exam is available at any authorized Prometric Testing Center. These sites are open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., six days per week. Centers can schedule evening hours during periods of peak demand.

How may examinations be taken

Candidates must sit for the examination within 60 days of the date on the “authorization-to-test” letter provided by PES. However, they are strongly encouraged to call Prometric to make an appointment as soon as they receive the letter from PES. Testing will be scheduled at the location and on the date and time of the candidates’ choosing, if available. If not available, alternate dates, times and/or locations will be offered. If an alternate is requested, candidates have a right to an appointment within 30 days of the date requested, at a location within a 50 mile radius of the location requested. If a candidate wants an appointment within 30 days of the requested date and is unable to obtain one, the candidate may notify PES and the jurisdiction to which application for licensure was made. (The candidate must provide the date and time of the call to Prometric; the name of the person spoken with; and the date, time, and location of the requested appointment.)

Prometric will always endeavor to accommodate candidates’ scheduling preferences as closely as possible. However, Prometric's only obligation is to provide a testing time within 30 days of the requested date at any center within 50 miles of the preferred center. A candidate may find it more convenient to wait longer than 30 days if, for example, they want to test only at a certain time and/or only on a certain day of the week (e.g., Saturday at 9 a.m. only) or only at a specific testing center.

What are the steps for examination via computer?

• The Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners will submit a list of eligible candidate names, addresses and social security numbers to PES.
• Candidates will receive application materials from PES. These materials will include a computer-scannable application for candidates to complete.
• Candidates will return completed application materials, along with payment of examination fees. (If scannable application is incomplete, PES will return it to the candidate for completion).
• PES will serve as an agent by reviewing and approving scannable applications of eligible candidates. Eligibility will be verified by matching applications received to lists provided by the Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners.
• PES will scan the applications and compile daily eligibility lists.
• PES will send an “authorization-to-test” letter to each candidate containing a toll-free number to call to schedule the examination.
• Candidates will call to schedule an examination. Candidates must sit for the examination within 60 days of the date on the "authorization-to-test" letter provided by PES. If they do not sit for the examination within these 60 days, they will be removed from the eligibility list and will be required to begin the steps for examination again.
• Candidates will sit for the examination at their chosen Prometric Testing Center.
• PES will send scores to the jurisdictions or their agent on a monthly basis. No information regarding pass/fail status will be available to candidates at the Prometric Testing Center. Test results will not be given over the phone.
• The Vermont Board of Psychological Examiners or its agent will mail examination results to candidates. Exam results will not be made available over the phone.
• If a candidate fails an examination and wishes to take the examination again, the candidate must reapply to the Vermont Board, following the steps outline above. Candidates must wait at least 60 days before another appointment to test will be scheduled.

Must candidates test in the jurisdiction in which they are seeking licensure?

No. Candidates may sit for the examination at any of the approximately 300 testing centers in the United States, Unite States territories, and Canada. They are not required to sit for the examination within the jurisdiction in which they are seeking licensure. The examination is available on in the United States, United States territories, and Canada.

May candidates apply to more than one jurisdiction to take the examination?

No. Candidates may apply to only one jurisdiction to take the examination. Candidates may not apply to more than one jurisdiction at the same time. If a candidate submits application forms for more than one jurisdiction, PES will process only the first application form received and register the candidate to take the examination for licensure in that jurisdiction. Once a candidate is registered in one jurisdiction, application forms and fees submitted for other jurisdictions will be returned, less a $30.00 processing fee.

Candidates who do not pass the examination, may reapply to the same jurisdiction or to a different jurisdiction. However, as before, a candidate may apply to only one jurisdiction for each single opportunity to take the examination.

Candidates who pass the examination may then transfer their scores to additional jurisdictions. Score transfers may be arranged through the score transfer service maintained by ASPPB.

Can candidates reconfirm their appointment before their testing date?

Yes. To reconfirm an appointment, a candidate may call the Prometric 1-800 number. Using the confirmation number provided when the appointment was scheduled, a candidate can reconfirm the date, time and location of their appointment using Prometric’s automated system.

How will candidates find their local Prometric Testing Center?

Candidates will receive a listing of Prometric Testing Centers along with their authorization-to-test letter. Candidates may locate nearby testing centers or obtain directions to a testing center at www.prometric.com. Candidates may also access directions through Prometric’s automated phone system when calling the 1-800 number. A candidate may call the local Prometric Testing Center and ask for directions.

For more answers to commonly asked questions, please visit our General FAQ page.

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