Kristie Overstreet Ph.D., LPCC, LMHC, LPC, CST
You already know it’s a good idea to study daily to prepare for your MFT exam. You have researched study tips and asked questions from those who have taken the exam. After all of the advice, you receive, be sure not to ignore the most helpful tip, which is daily question and answer.
By taking a few minutes each day to review sample questions, you can see a direct result in your outcome. There are numerous benefits to studying mock questions. Here are a few reminders so you can continue the forward momentum of passing your exam.
Repetition makes a difference
When you tackle five sample questions per day, your brain will begin to expect how the question format. Your mind will start to remember the formation of the question. This repetition will train your brain to expect items to be laid out in this form, which will be influential on the day of your exam.
Your brain will learn to scan
Reviewing sample questions daily will train your brain to scan and focus on important information. You will begin to see the way the question is worded and see the answers quickly. This requires daily practice, which builds repetition.
Your confidence will improve
As you practice questions daily, you will see your confidence and competence improve. You will realize that you will get several right and a few wrong through daily preparation. The more days you practice these questions, the more confidence you will feel.
Practice makes perfect
As close to perfect as possible, while being realistic at the same time. You don’t have to get all of the answers right, just enough to pass the exam. Going through five questions each day will help you achieve it.
There are no surprises
Reviewing questions will help train your brain to get used to seeing the format and answering them quickly. You are preventing the surprise factor with the exam. You will know the drill and not be surprised by how the exam layout. Daily practice will help you enter the exam and manage your nervousness.
Each of the reasons above is proof that your daily diligence will pay off in the end. Building momentum and forward movement are essential. Remember, you are not in this alone, and there are many tools to help you with mock questions. If you are ready to take the next step with your exam preparation, consider signing up for the free exam samples offered by Gerry Grossman.
