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How Hard is it to Pass the BCBA® Exam?

The question every future BCBA® inevitably asks: how hard is it to pass the BCBA® exam? If you’ve heard the stories or seen the data, then you know the exam has a reputation for being difficult. Ask around and you’ll likely hear that it’s sort of like running a marathon. But barefoot, on broken glass, in a giant corn maze, guarded by storm troopers and you can’t remember where you left your lightsaber…oh, and your headphones just died.

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Get the Scoop: What You Need to Know About the BACB’s Transition to the 6th Edition

You may have heard horror stories about the last BACB transition from the 4th to the 5th edition Task List. Not without good reason, too. The 5th edition brought changes to the supervision requirements, an increase to the number of test questions, and the introduction of the Ethics Code. Luckily, this time around won’t be such a shake up. Candidates caught on the cusp of this transition will be relieved to know that most of the updates are minor. Many find these transitions intimidating and overwhelming because they think they’ll have to learn an entire list of new information. Thankfully, that’s not the case. Think of it as more of a restructuring, rather than a total revamp.

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Power through your exam prep with foods that fuel.

Fuel Your Focus: 5 Foods That Help You Study

Preparing for the BCBA® exam takes focus, stamina, and a whole lot of brain power. You’ve got to learn the entire Task List– from top to bottom– plus, the ethics

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Four Tips for Summer Studying

Studying for the BCBA® exam this summer? PTB shares four easy, seasonal tips to help you stay on track—without missing out on the sunshine and fun.

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Five Ways to Help Offset the Cost of Certification

Becoming a certified BCBA® is a big investment—not just in time and effort, but financially, too. From exam fees to study materials, costs can add up fast. The good news? There are ways to make the journey more budget-friendly. PTB has rounded up five practical tips to help you save money on your path to certification.

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Desk Yoga: 7 Stretches for Your Next Study Session

Long days and even longer study sessions, can leave your back and neck feeling stiff. Luckily, PTB has just the thing: 7 desk-friendly, do-anywhere yoga moves. While it can’t replace your regular yoga routine, these stretches can help you reset your mind and body when you’re glued to your desk (or couch, or kitchen chair).

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Dana’s Do’s: Struggling with ABA Jargon? Watch This.

The clinical jargon of ABA can be one of the most intimidating parts of BCBA® exam prep. However, as PTB co-founder Dana Meller explains, understanding the source material like textbooks and literature— no matter how dense they may be— is imperative for exam day success.

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By examining BACB Task List verbs, you can actually determine the specific type of discrimination required in your BCBA exam studies.

Dana Do’s: Yes, Verbs Are Clues That Can Help You Prep for the BCBA® Exam

PTB co-founder Dana Meller shares how the verbs used in the Test Content Outline can provide you with significant clues for effective studying. By examining TCO verbs, you can actually determine the specific type of discrimination required in your studies. Learn how understanding these verbs can guide your preparation and better equip you for success on the big exam.

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Dana Do’s: Why You’re Not Passing the BCBA® Exam

PTB cofounder Dana Meller helps candidates retaking the exam consider a functional approach to defining the obstacles holding them back.

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Dana Do’s: Why BCBA® and BCaBA® Retaker Odds are Lower

There’s a danger of studying only the score report. PTB founder Dana Meller offers insight on why it’s important to study like a test virgin.

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