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Board hears data showing lower EPPP pass rates for California candidates; staff, members discuss causes
Summary
Board staff presented EPPP pass-rate data showing lower overall and repeat-taker pass rates for California candidates compared with other jurisdictions. Members discussed possible contributing factors including program accreditation, candidate mix and exam timing.
California Board of Psychology licensing staff presented examination statistics for January through March 2025 showing that pass rates for candidates under California jurisdiction are lower than those reported by other jurisdictions; board members pressed staff for context and potential causes.
Miss Chung, the board’s licensing/examination staff lead, summarized monthly pass-rate data drawn from ASPPB and internal reports. “The average overall pass rate for test takers under California jurisdiction was lower at 37% compared to 56% in all other jurisdictions,” she said. For first-time takers, California averaged about 58% versus 69% elsewhere; for…
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