Frequently Asked Questions
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You must, yes, use the new 2017 4th Edition of the Encyclopedia of Counseling, The Authentic Purple Book. No exceptions!!! Yes, a lot of the material is the same as the previous edition, but a ton of new information has been added. The new book is nearly 100 pages longer and contains numerous topics that didn’t even exist when the Special 25th Anniversary Edition of the Encyclopedia of Counseling was released. Every section of the new edition contains new information, updates, and deletions. Okay, so just to be certain that you are 100% clear, it doesn’t make any difference what other materials you are using; you must use the new version of the Encyclopedia.
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“The questions are worded in a difficult manner.” And, even when the counselor scored mind-bendingly high... Like 140 or over on the NCE)... they often remark, “I don’t think I did that well,” after the exam.
You could use Dr. Rosenthal’s materials as a supplemental study guide, but never as a complete source, since his materials are geared toward the NCE and the CPCE. Dr. Rosenthal recommends you contact Dr. Linton Hutchinson at www.counselingexam.com and feel free to drop my name. Keep in mind that I have no financial arrangements with Dr. Hutchinson, but I know he takes his prep materials very seriously and I have just heard great things about his NCMHCE materials.
Waiting until the last minute to order the materials and relying on long study sessions. Short study sessions work best.
Dr. Rosenthal has the best guarantee in the history of counseling exam prep. If — and only if — you buy his finest Encyclopedia of Counseling Package from this site (and can verify this fact), when you take the NCE, CPCE, or CECE and order at least eight weeks prior to the exam, he will pay you $10 more than you paid for the materials if you do not pass. There are no hoops to jump through. Just return the materials in good condition with proof of score. How can he make such a remarkable guarantee? Simple: He knows his products deliver!
There is no perfect answer here. Dr. Rosenthal has corresponded with literally thousands of counselors, and some do just what you have proposed, while others go through one entire book and then begin going through the other book. This is a totally personal thing. Do what seems to work best for you, your schedule, and your personal learning style. I have seen counselors post jaw-dropping high scores using both methods!
Yes, this is likely the most important exam you will ever take, and thus Dr. Rosenthal recommends you should arm yourself to the teeth with knowledge. His advice is always to use the Encyclopedia of Counseling Package. At the very least, use the Encyclopedia and the Master Lecture Series text.
It is! Nothing else comes close. Both the Purple Book and the Orange Book have a last-minute super review boot camp that can be used weeks, days before the exam, and even on the day of the exam for a fantastic overall review. The Orange Book has a test anxiety prevention chapter, replete with complete guided imagery.
Yes. The first edition sported six cassettes and had less than six hours of information. So as good as the original classic was (and it was amazing!) compare that to the new Audible/Audio Book Encyclopedia of Counseling at 29 hours and 17 minutes and the Master Lecture Series text with 18 hours and 52 minutes of vital information and review questions! Both books are narrated by top voiceover talent and are recorded under optimal studio conditions.
Yes, absolutely, in fact, many counselors insist Dr. Rosenthal’s materials cover more than their entire master’s program. Even more amazing, many counselors said they grieved when the program ended because Dr. Rosenthal was so entertaining he came across like a trusted friend. Just read the testimonials, and you’ll see what we mean.
This is never a problem. Since this is Dr. Rosenthal’s personal site, he gives you FREE Inner Circle Updates and test hints with any order. No other site in the world has this feature. After we receive your order, we will email you with the password to access these ongoing updates. If you ordered via a link on this site to Amazon, www.audiobooks.com or Routledge Taylor & Francis, just email Dr. R and he will personally send these bonuses to you at no charge.
Dr. Rosenthal always recommends our finest program, the Encyclopedia of Counseling Package truly a Paperback Powerhouse Program. It includes the 2017 Encyclopedia of Counseling, The Authentic Purple Book, 4th Edition, the NEW 2024 Orange Book aka the Master Lecture Series for the NCE, CPCE and CECE, The Updated and Expanded Vital Information and Review Questions Program Fourth Edition, and the Human Services Dictionary with definitions intentionally worded to help you tackle tough exam questions.
Absolutely! Here is a link to watch it right now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7GguY660SmU
First be careful, because quite frankly a lot of information is not good and worth what you paid! Nothing. Why: Simply put, lots of it is riddled with misinformation which can lower your score! Yes, you read it correctly, lower it. That said, Dr. Rosenthal’s You Tube Videos and test hints on his Facebook and Reddit Website and Forum are packed with gems of exam boosting gems of wisdom and are highly recommended.
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