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This is the only study material I used and I am so thankful to Dr. Helwig for making these materials. The DVDs really helped reinforce the information. I PASSED THE NCE!
Dr. Helwig, I wanted you to know I passed the NCE for Texas licensure with a 117 after passing the CPCE with a 100 in July. I used your materials exclusively on the latter and re-watched the DVDs and took the NCE practice test this week for the NCE. Almost everything you said would be on the test was including logotherapy. It seemed to be very heavy on applying all the theories to the various aspects of counseling. I would really emphasize this in future conferences. Thanks again.
Overall, I still felt that your workshop and study guide was very helpful and would highly recommend it to other students. As for the test itself, I think it is pure evil!
I felt that your workshop was so worthwhile. Much of the material you covered had left my memory bank. I especially appreciated the more thorough coverage of Appraisal and Research and Evaluation. Your style combines articulate and impressive instruction with a warm and approachable personality. The best payoff for me is that I know what I need to study and I am far less anxious about having to take the exam.
Had I not taken your review course, I would be writing a very different note. You were right on the money. I remember thinking in the beginning this is easier than the sample test, I know its going to get harder! Again thank you for taking your time and energy to do the review course, it has saved many of us!
This was the main source of study for me along with another book that you suggested, and in addition to watching your DVD. I took the exam 4 months after graduation from a Non-CACREP program, passing with 20 points to spare (the cut off was 99, I got 119). Thought I’d let you know. Thanks for the great study advice and review!!
My only preparation for the exam was in attending your seminar and studying from the Study Guide for 2 months prior to the exam. It was enough to prepare for passing on my first try. Thank you!
Your class was all I really needed to pass. The version I took seemed more simplistic. Your test was more thought-provoking.
I did not think I would have passed without this workshop and material. It had been nearly 20 years since I got my degree in counseling psychology.
I found your DVD w/Study Guide to be very helpful. I got my degree in 1981. I was worried that your materials would not be enough. I did look at some other references to clarify some points. I would recommend your Study Guide especially with the DVDs to anyone – – even if they have been out of school for awhile.
Workshop and study were worth my money!! Preferred Helwig over Rosenthal. Helwig’s guide was straightforward and organized (and direct). Rosenthal is too wordy for me (and not amusing). Workshop was very helpful — going through practice exams & finding the answers in the study guide during the workshop was a great way to study. One thing – felt like I had studied “wrong” because CPCE tested very specific concepts. Overall, Study Guide has been the most helpful tool in my preparation for the CPCE/NCE! Thank you!!
I passed the NCE exam in October, 2010, and I have now bequeathed my study guide to one of my fellow classmates! I used your study guide exclusively and took copious notes throughout the program (workshop) that were a big help. While I wish that I had decided to take the exam earlier than August, I did try to devote as much time to it as any class I was taking.