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What the Research Says.
Peer-reviewed findings on the EPPP, competency measurement, and what actually predicts exam performance. We read the papers so you can study smarter.
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What the EPPP Actually Measures: A Look at the Research
Peer-reviewed studies suggest the EPPP may correlate more strongly with general cognitive ability than with clinical competence. Here's what that means for your prep.
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Your GRE Score Predicts Your EPPP Score Better Than Your Psychology Knowledge
A large-scale analysis of 14,560 examinees found GRE scores predict EPPP performance at r = .56–.64. The psychology subject GRE? Only r = .37.
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Can Clinical Competence Actually Be Measured? New Research Says Yes.
A 2023 study linked competency ratings to a 42% reduction in client attrition. The implications for how we think about licensure are significant.
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81% of EPPP Performance May Be Determined Before Grad School
Research shows that pre-training variables — GRE scores, undergrad GPA, admission selectivity — explain the vast majority of EPPP score variance.
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