This will depend on your testing style and your work-life balance. I typically recommend at least 3 months of study time with at least 5 hours a week of independent study time in the first month. Then continue to increase study times as you get closer to your exam date.

This amount will vary depending on how close your exam date is. 30 days from your exam, I suggest 2-3 sessions a week.

A minimum of 30 days before your exam is needed to be taken on as a tutoring client. Eight weeks minimum is needed to receive a study calendar.

Sessions last for a minimum of 50 minutes. You may request longer sessions if you would like.

Depending on your session frequency and the subject areas you are struggling with the most, time will be split between practice question reviews and concept breakdowns.

If This is Your First Session

The first half of the session will be spent:

• Getting a feel for your study style

• Discussing what your experience with the exam has been like for you so far

• Answering preliminary questions you may have

• Going over the resources I’ll be providing to you

The second half of the session will be spent:

• Showing you around counseling exam so you can know which sections are most worth it

• Doing a few questions in a practice narrative so I can see how you’re currently approaching the exam

• Discussing next steps and what I think will be most helpful moving forward.

If You’re A Recurring Client

• Don’t forget to join from your computer since you’ll be sharing your screen during our narrative

• Prepare any questions you may have about what you’ve studied since we last met

Counselingexam.com. You must have a personal subscription to CounselingExam for tutoring sessions.

The initial session is $60. You will receive my NCMHCE Theories Simplified Study Guide, my Study Hall PowerPoint, and a *personalized calendar after this session.

The following sessions are $45 per hour.

You need to have eight weeks remaining before your test to receive a personalized study calendar.

Study Hall is completely free! Sign up for a session here!

I do not offer consultations. However, if you have any questions about tutoring, feel free to fill out the form above, and I’d be happy to assist you!

No-shows and late reschedules/cancellations (less than 24 hours) will incur a full session fee regardless of your ability to reschedule.

15 minutes late without prior communication is considered a no-show.

If you need to cancel or reschedule, please notify me at least 24 hours in advance. Cancellations made after this period may be subject to a fee. Contact me directly for assistance or click the cancelation button on the confirmation email you received.

The Essentials Study Guide is a streamlined question bank for quick review, while the Simplified Workbook is interactive and designed for deeper learning. Both are great for different study styles!

Only my NCMHCE Theories Simplified comes with the initial session.

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Passing scores aren’t state-dependent! The range I have seen is 59-66, but you know the required score for your version until after you’ve finished the exam. Here’s how the NBCC describes their scoring process: 

“Within the 130–150 questions on each form of the NCMHCE, 100 of the questions are scored for the purpose of determining whether the candidate meets the minimum criterion (passing) score for that test form. Each of these 100 questions count for one score point; thus, the maximum possible score a candidate can achieve is 100. The cut score (minimum passing score) for the NCMHCE is calculated through a standard-setting process, which requires a committee of subject matter experts to review and evaluate each question on the examination in order to determine the passing score that would be expected from a minimally qualified candidate (MQC). 

A process of statistical equating is used to determine the cut score for each version of the examination. Statistical equating ensures fairness to all candidates by associating the cut score on a test form with the difficulty level of the items within the form. To ensure fairness, the cut score of each examination version will vary slightly” (Candidate Handbook for State Licensure National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination™ (NCMHCE®), page 20)

Being on a computer is preferred. During the first session I will be sharing my screen. In following sessions you will be sharing your screen when we work on Narratives.

Send me an email or book your first session here! During the first session, we will discuss your testing styles, goals, and study availability.

Free consultations are not available for tutoring.