NCE EXAM REVIEW || National counselor exam study material and test taking *secrets*

[@SureFeelsGood]

This exam is so ridiculous--no counselor needs to know 99% of the stuff on it

[@allyssapowers]

Its almost like trivia from grad school...not easy to study for, but the test for the LPCC is much more focused and actually makes sense IMO.

[@biancsburgess6643]

Exactly

[@Sheila-sv1ue]

Amazingly so!

[@emilybear14]

In Texas, there is not a second test. When you apply for the LPC-A, you take the NCE and the Texas Jurisprudence Exam (pass/fail). All you need to level up to LPC is the completion of your required, supervised hours.

[@allyssapowers]

AH that is so nice, I wish it were that way here!

[@stephaniecurrie2286]

Thanks! This was super helpful and made me decide to looking into grad school in TX. I was planning on moving back anyway.

[@shonnaf4588]

I am taking the exam this May. Thank you for the free resources!

[@allyssapowers]

Good luck on your exam!

[@Joyhopefaithlove]

I was just about to purchase the purple book. Didn't know it was available online! Thanks!

[@toddleva]

I am overwhelmed by studying for this exam. I don’t even know where to begin.

[@allyssapowers]

I have another video with even more study resources, I would start with the purple book...it's the holy grail for the NCE.

[@toddleva]

@@allyssapowers how did u study it? It seems so daunting. I’m like a type out my own notes kind of guy but with everything required for the NCE that seems like a lot of extra work and time.

[@allyssapowers]

@@toddleva I would read through it and take notes on sections I didn't remember as well, for me that was assessment and research.

[@eztestprep]

Indeed Helpful! Thank you!

[@allyssapowers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cars8459]

Thank you. I finished my internship and hired as a licensed associate but need 3000 hours and to take this exam to get fully licensed. I think the sooner the better. Thank you for this video

[@whitneybeatty6352]

Super helpful! I’m halfway through my program and wanted to get ahead on retaining the knowledge. Deff keeping my notes!! And course materials

[@allyssapowers]

Glad it was helpful!

[@riechellemcallister3041]

Thank you! This is great information and good resources.

[@allyssapowers]

Glad it helped!

[@dstswann]

Thank you for this information will start to study

[@brianw9944]

I didn’t finish my hours in time so I am having to retake the NCE for a second. A little nervous but it will come back to me. Glad I found your channel. Soaking it up! :)

[@allyssapowers]

You got this!

[@brianw9944]

@@allyssapowers Thanks! :)

[@Maaraujo7]

Thank you Allyssa!!! Any more tips ? Give us test practice questions ? 😅

[@allyssapowers]

Maybe a follow up video should be in the works!

[@PrettyGirlSinger1]

What do u suggest on what to focus on? Dr. Pam stated that the exam changes every 90 days

[@allyssapowers]

@@PrettyGirlSinger1 I would take the free practice test I linked and then I would focus on whatever your areas of weakness are based off of those results.

[@ashleywilliams1632]

I am on try #3. First two exams were NCMHCE. Both times missed it by 1 point. Thinking about trying the NCE this time. I took the CPCE a shorter version of the NCE in college and passed greatly on the first time.

[@allyssapowers]

Are you working to become an LPC or are you already one?

[@ashleywilliams1632]

Working to become one. I have a few more supervision hours left I need to obtain and I need to pass the exam. ​Finished school in 2019. @allyssapowers

[@cdupont491]

Most states require only one test, either the NCE or NCMHCE. I've never heard of both being required.

[@jenniferhunsaker180]

Utah requires both

[@allyssapowers]

NCE is required to become an LPC and if you want to become independent than NCMHCE is required

[@TheAuthenticAppeal]

Can you explain what you mean by being independent? & the second test?

[@allyssapowers]

Sure. So when you graduate you can take the NCE and once you pass you are an LPC, this means you still need to be supervised and get a certain amount of hours before you are independently licensed (don't need supervision and you can panel with insurance companies are the main differences). So once you have the right amount of hours and have been and LPC for at least two years you can take the NCMHCE and once you pass that you are an LPCC! Hope that makes sense.

[@TheAuthenticAppeal]

@@allyssapowers yes this explanation was very helpful! Is this dependent on the state or applies everywhere? I didn’t know it was a test to take after completing your clinical hours.

[@allyssapowers]

This applies everywhere at least in the US.@@TheAuthenticAppeal

[@dominiccardelli8766]

It can vary depending on the state you are applying for licensing @@allyssapowers

[@kayla_jf]

Thanks so much for this video!

[@a.j.9797]

I take mine September 23rd, 2023. Im so nervous.

[@allyssapowers]

You've got this!!

[@a.j.9797]

@@allyssapowers Thank you! And you for all your videos. I am truly grateful. 💞

[@DelisaAy]

How did it go? I'm taking mine in July 😢

[@a.j.9797]

@@DelisaAy HI! I passed on the FIRST TRY! 😊 Be familiar with Group Counseling & Career Counseling. Those were two heavy topics. It was actually easier than I thought. GOOD LUCK & Please keep me posted.

[@DelisaAy]

@@a.j.9797 awesome!! Congrats to you!

[@claw497450]

Thanks for your video! What's your plant hanging behind you? Fellow therapist and plant person.

[@allyssapowers]

Hi! It is a devil's ivy.

[@Innashkin]

Alyssa, thank you for such a detailed explanation. Could you, please, share how many months prior to the test did you start preparation for the exam. I have mine scheduled for Oct-Nov. When you think I should start spending 2-3 hours a day for preparation? Thank you so much for you response ij advance

[@allyssapowers]

I didn't start really ramping up my time spent until a month before the exam because I knew I wouldn't retain the info if I started any earlier. Everyone is different I have seen people say the studied for 6 months prior!

[@Innashkin]

@@allyssapowers , got it. Thank you! I

[@Claybraham91]

This is the first I've heard about taking a second exam (third exam for me after completing the one I need for my masters). In order to be a counselor, does everyone have to complete that second exam (extra C)?

[@allyssapowers]

To my knowledge yes all LPC's have to take it if they want to be independently licensed.

[@Claybraham91]

@@allyssapowers independent as in having your own private practice?

[@allyssapowers]

@ no as in not requiring supervision anymore. All LPCs need to be supervised.

[@Claybraham91]

@@allyssapowers so you took 3 exams total to be a counselor? I apologize for reiterating, this is just the first I've heard about it out of all the help form my counselors have provided but didn't mention that.

[@mattmoore88]

Someone in my cohort took the NCE online and the system crashed. She is still waiting to hear back. I scheduled mine for a testing center

[@allyssapowers]

Ah that is a horror story, I would do the same!

[@CynthiaWeaver-v3z]

I just finished my grad program about a month ago. So, you are telling me I should now take this test and then once I have my hours, I can take the test for LCSW? That is my goal. This is all really confusing and in school they never talked about this test.

[@allyssapowers]

I don't know the exact details for social workers. This is only for people working to obtain LPC.

[@boluwatifeowodunni2625]

Hi Alyssa, how did you register for your NCE? I’m currently trying ti register for nine. I would appreciate any help I can get!

[@allyssapowers]

Go to NBCC.org to register for the exam.

[@a.j.9797]

​@allyssapowers That is where I signed up at as well. Through the NBCC

[@kennethcornelius8062]

Especially when u take it 3 times, very. Expensive

[@LeightonEdwina-k5f]

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[@VladyslavKL]

🕊

[@JoeannMcghee]

OK so what?