Examination Preparation

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Examination Study Guides

The NBCC Foundation’s Professional Resource Department develops and distributes examination study guides to help you become more familiar with the content areas and both general and specific types of questions that comprise the counseling examinations.

These study guides contain examination information, tips for studying and test-taking, and sample test items developed and reviewed by content experts. Sample test answer keys include explanations of each correct answer, enabling you to expand your knowledge even further and commit new concepts to memory.

NCE

  • Fully updated for the current examination.
  • Cost: $34.95 from our online store.
  • Contains 180 practice multiple-choice questions with full answer explanations.
  • Sample test items cover all six professional counseling domains and CACREP core standards.
  • Convenient and portable - 6 x 9" with a lay-flat coil binding.
  • Now available in large-print format! Email us for more information

NCMHCE

  • Designed for the current format of the NCMHCE.
  • Cost: $34.95 from our online store.
  • Contains six practice case study examples with accompanying multiple-choice items.
  • Convenient and portable - 6 x 9" with a lay-flat coil binding.

Our products have helped thousands of students pass the NCE. Some of our successful customers let us know they appreciated our:

  • Current, updated information
  • Convenient, organized format
  • Full-length practice tests
  • Informative answer explanations
  • Useful study techniques
  • Affordable pricing

NCE Online Review Course

A study guide, flashcards, and other study tools bundled together in a digital format.

  • Online study lessons
  • 1,650+ practice questions
  • 30+ instructional videos
  • 500+ flashcards
  • Test-taking tips

NCE Study Guide ($49.99)

Everything you need to know for your test condensed into a single book.

  • Includes review videos
  • Includes bonus digital practice tests
  • E-book version available
  • Fast, free shipping

NCE Flashcards ($48.99)

Complex material broken down into easily understandable concepts.

  • Includes practice test questions
  • Includes a guide for effective flashcard use
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Our products have helped thousands of students pass the NCMHCE. Some of our successful customers let us know they appreciated our:

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NCMHCE Online Review Course

A study guide, flashcards, and other study tools bundled together in one digital resource.

  • Online study lessons
  • 750+ practice questions
  • 30+ instructional videos
  • 500+ flashcards
  • Test-taking tips

NCMHCE Study Guide ($49.99)

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Ace Your National Counselor Examination with Study.com

Comprehensive Online Study Resources

  • In-Depth Study Guide: Access detailed lessons covering all NCE topics.
  • Interactive Practice Tests: Take full-length practice exams to familiarize yourself with the test format.
  • Video Lessons: Learn at your own pace with engaging video lessons led by expert instructors.

Key Features

  • Personalized Study Plan: Tailor your study schedule to fit your unique needs and timeline.
  • Detailed Explanations: Receive clear, concise explanations for every concept and question.
  • Progress Tracking: Monitor your progress and identify areas for improvement with our intuitive dashboard.
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  • Proven Success: Thousands of students have successfully prepared for and passed the NCE with our resources.
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How to make exam prep lively, easy to understand, and even enjoyable.

Did you know Rosenthal’s materials can be purchased or rented? Choose from Audible/audiobook editions, paperback, or even e-book versions with a special “text to speech” feature, in which AI reads the book to you.

  • Encyclopedia of Counseling, The Authentic Purple Book, 4th Edition
    A publisher’s bestseller and Amazon number 1 Audible release. Reads like a novel, imparts information like a postgraduate text. Loaded with memory devices. 738 pages, includes 1,100 tutorial questions/answers and a comprehensive 49-page last-minute Super Review Boot Camp.
  • New! Master Lecture Series for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, and State Counseling Exams
    The popular Rosenthal audio CDs put into print, adding hundreds of updates. Totally different than the encyclopedia. Upbeat presentations with alternative explanations covering all exam areas. Includes an expanded test anxiety prevention chapter and the most sophisticated last-minute Super Review Boot Camp that Dr. Rosenthal has ever produced (109 pages). Hundreds of updated tutorial practice questions. New section for micro-study sessions for your busy lifestyle. A great stand-alone resource that can be combined with the Encyclopedia of Counseling for optimal results. Informative and extremely entertaining. 480 pages.
  • Human Services Dictionary
    A one-of-a-kind resource that provides definitions purposely worded to help you tackle tough exam questions. The new 2nd edition has nearly 700 more exam terms than the original book!
  • Membership in Dr. Rosenthal’s exclusive Inner Circle and over 215 FREE test hints
    Write to Dr. Rosenthal after your purchase from his site and receive information and updates that might appear in future Rosenthal materials. Includes over 215 exclusive test hints and a special-release, limited edition comprehensive review of the new NCE domains.

Perfect for the NCE, CPCE, CECE, oral and written boards, and counseling comps.

Go to: howardrosenthal.com

COUNSELINGEXAM.COM

Affordable Subscription: Study anytime, anywhere, for less than the cost of a daily coffee.

Full-Length Exams: Build confidence by taking narrative exams.

Individual Narratives: Over 170 full-length narratives in practice or exam mode.

Exam Content: Covers all CACREP exam areas.

DSM-5-TR Mastery: Essential review and easy-to-follow diagnostic flowcharts.

9,000 Questions: Review CACREP areas you may have forgotten since graduating.

Case Studies: Sharpen decision-making skills with simulated scenarios.

Daily Emails: Stay grounded and motivated with current exam updates.

Flashcards: Memorize critical info quickly with interactive flashcards.

Learning Games: Tired of studying? Make studying fun and stay motivated.

Definitions Guide: Quickly learn key terms of theories and techniques.

Matching Activities: Reinforce concepts through interactive learning exercises.

Motivational Videos: Reduce test anxiety and stay focused effectively to pass the exam.

Narrative Mapping: Manage time pressure with our proven test-taking strategies.

Peer Support Groups: Connect with others in our Facebook study groups.

Podcast Prep: FREE weekly podcast that covers essential exam topics.

Study Tips: Learn how to think like an exam creator for passing results.

Study Analytics: Track progress and pinpoint areas for improvement.

Extended Access: Need more time? Renew at a reduced rate easily.

Customized for individual learning styles:

Audio Learner: Study anywhere with convenient, on-the-go audio content.

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Studying for the NCE exam instead? Go here: NationalCounselingExam

Includes 800 questions with fully explained answers. Can be used with smartphones, tablets, and computers. Complements all other study materials. Pass or get your money back—guaranteed. Updated for 2025. Free, new question updates in real time.

Written by:

Diane Dean, MA, LPC, RN-BC – A licensed professional counselor and educator with over 20 years’ experience in health care who has taught at many colleges and universities, including the University of Pittsburgh.

Stacy Fruhling, NCC, MAC, LCPC, LCADC – An adjunct professor in psychology and counseling at Anne Arundel Community College and the Community College of Baltimore County.

Lisa Slade, MS, NCC, LPC – An adjunct professor in psychology, counseling, sociology, and human services at Caldwell University in the Graduate School of Psychology, at the University of Bridgeport, and at Housatonic Community College.

What’s Included

  • Practice exams
  • Flash card study system
  • Exam review
  • 50-state guide

Price

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Includes 500 questions based on over 50 case studies, with fully explained answers. Can be used with smartphones, tablets, and computers. Complements all other study materials. Pass or get your money back—guaranteed. Updated for 2025. Free, new question updates in real time.

Written by:

Joanne Fortune, LMHC – An adjunct counseling professor at Mercy College who assists students in preparation for national certification.

Jenny Preffer-Davis, RN, NCC, ACS, LMHC – A professor in the Graduate Counseling Department at Grace College.

Tara Williams, LPC, MCAP – A community therapist with experience in education and substance abuse.

What’s Included

  • Practice exams
  • Flash card study system
  • Exam review
  • 50-state guide

Price

  • $49.95
  • Lifetime use. No renewal fees. No time limit. Free updates.
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Pass the NCMHCE is an online NCMHCE prep course. This course is designed for visual and auditory learners. Pass the NCMHCE uses whiteboard animation and animation for each lesson. All videos include pictures, audio, music, and transcriptions to enhance the learning process. Subscriptions are available for 21, 45, 60, 90, and 120 days.

Course Content:

  • NCMHCE Information
  • Exam Tips
  • Supplemental Resources: ACA Code of Ethics
  • Supplemental Resources: DSM-5 and DSM-5-TR Fact Sheets
  • The Counseling Process
    • Professional Practice and Ethics
    • Intake, Assessment, and Diagnosis
    • Counseling Skills
    • Treatment Planning
    • Theoretical Approaches and Interventions
  • Practice Exam Case Studies
  • 300+ Multiple-Choice Test Questions
  • 70+ Educational Videos
  • Video Flash Cards

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