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What to expect in the Psychologist Licensure Examination
Walking in knowing the shape of the exam is half the battle. Here is how the Psych is structured, what it takes to pass, the mistakes that trip people up, and how the ExamJuan mock exams prepare you for the real thing.
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Exam day, at a glance
- The format
- 100% multiple choice across four subjects: Advanced Theories of Personality (20%), Advanced Abnormal Psychology (25%), Advanced Psychological Assessment (30%), and Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy (25%). The assessment subject carries the largest weight.
- How long it is
- The Psych runs to roughly 400 questions and the board sets aside about 6h 40m for it. Our timed mocks are paced to the same seconds-per-item, so exam-day speed feels familiar.
- The subjects
- It is scored across 4 subjects: Advanced Theories of Personality, Advanced Abnormal Psychology, Advanced Psychological Assessment, Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy. Each subject grade counts toward your general average.
- What it takes to pass
- A general average of at least 75%, with no subject rating below 60%. You need a weighted general average of at least 75% with no grade below 60% in any of the four subjects (RA 10029, Sec. 18). Below 60% in a subject while averaging 75% or higher is a conditional pass: retake the deficient subjects within two years.
- When it is given
- Held by the PRC (commonly once or twice a year). Confirm exact dates at prc.gov.ph.
Common pitfalls, and how to avoid them
- Studying unevenly. One weak subject can pull down your average or drop you below the 60% floor, so give every subject real time, not just your favorites.
- Never practicing under time. Knowing the material and answering it at exam speed are different skills. Take at least one full timed mock before exam week.
- Cramming instead of spacing. Short, daily review beats a few marathon sessions. Work a lesson and its quiz, then move on and come back.
- Skipping the review of wrong answers. The explanation on a missed item is where the learning is. Read every "why", not just the score.
How our mock exams mirror the real Psych
The ExamJuan reviewer ships 3 full timed mock exams. Each is paced to the real exam's seconds-per-item, drawn across all 4 subjects in the same proportions, and scored against the real 75% passing mark with a per-subject breakdown, so you always know exactly where you stand before the day itself.
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Who can take the Psychologist Licensure Examination?
Holders of at least a master’s degree in psychology from a CHED-recognized program who have completed the required supervised practicum or clinical experience and meet the PRC eligibility requirements under RA 10029.
What is the format of the Psych examination?
100% multiple choice across four subjects: Advanced Theories of Personality (20%), Advanced Abnormal Psychology (25%), Advanced Psychological Assessment (30%), and Psychological Counseling and Psychotherapy (25%). The assessment subject carries the largest weight.
When is the Psychologist Licensure Examination given?
Held by the PRC (commonly once or twice a year). Confirm exact dates at prc.gov.ph.
What is the passing score for the Psych?
75% general average, with no subject rating below 60%. You need a weighted general average of at least 75% with no grade below 60% in any of the four subjects (RA 10029, Sec. 18). Below 60% in a subject while averaging 75% or higher is a conditional pass: retake the deficient subjects within two years.