THE NCE IS NO WALK IN THE PARK

PREPARE LIKE YOUR FUTURE DEPENDS ON IT

National Counselor Examination Preparation Services

The NCE is too expensive to fail

If you are reading this, chances are you are prepping for the National Counselor Exam (NCE) and your mind is blown! Your classmates and peers have probably told you horror stories about how hard the test is and how passing on the first attempt is a rarity.  Welp, sorry folks but as a matter of fact, it IS rare! 
Statistics Suggest You Won't Pass The First Time!
So after dropping the big bucks to register for the exam, you get on social media and ask around about which study guide is best to use. After a lot of conflicting suggestions, you decided to buy the 2 most popular study guides and a month long subscription to study online. 
 

You feel good about your purchases because you just know with all of this stuff to help you study, you will CERTAINLY pass the NCE!  But as you start to study, you realize you are COMPLETELY AND UTTERLY OVERWHELMED!  All the pages are starting to run together and now between the NCE registration and study material, you’ve spent a cool $500! You have worried yourself sick, alienated your friends and family to study, and ultimately realized….

YOU CAN'T REMEMBER ANYTHING!!!

I nailed it, right? I know. See, the thing is, test taker after test taker has struggled with some of these same issues and because they never learned how to prepare (not just study), they found themselves in the majority of test takers that were forced to take the test again.  They assume the bigger the study guide the better so they trust that is all they need to pass!  Let me fill you in on something:  most study guides are filled with a lot of information that won’t ever be asked on the exam!   Bigger is most certainly NOT better here.  

But guess what, that doesn’t have to be YOUR story!  I will work with you in interactive webinars and hold you accountable during individual sessions to make sure you are well prepared.  I help you cut through the useless pages of outdated material you purchased because you thought it was the best thing on the market. If your schedule doesn’t permit meeting via chat or webinar, don’t fret!  My self-paced courses were designed just for you! At the end of the day, this NCE process costs a lot of money!  Not just the exam fee, but without passing, many test takers are unable to obtain state licensure or get a promotion after achieving NCC status.  So yeah, you got a lot riding on this, but lucky for you, I’m VERY good at what I do.

Passing the NCE isn’t about collecting more materials—it’s about having a plan, building stamina, and training your brain for test day. Choose the prep option that fits your timeline, your learning style, and your level of support.

how i can help

Pick Your Study Path

Self Paced Course

Your Complete Study System:

For those who prefer a structured plan with lessons and guided weekly sessions. Follow a clear roadmap over 6–8 weeks with 90-day access to prepare with purpose and intention.

Mock Exam 10-Pack

Test-Day Simulation + Stamina Training:

A premium 10-exam NCE mock test experience designed to build stamina, sharpen timing, and boost confidence. Practice under real test-day conditions and pinpoint weak areas.

NCE Test Prep App

Daily Practice + Calm Confidence:

For the busy test taker who needs structure in small doses. Daily quizzes, targeted review, timed practice, and a guided path that keeps you consistent—even with work, practicum, and life.

Not Sure which path to take?

Self Paced Course

If you’re overwhelmed by the vast amount of content you are expected to study and need a structured way to review the material. This is the all-inclusive study program for test takers who want content, structure, and strategy in one place.

Mock Exam 10-Pack

If you’re testing soon and want to have simulated exams to help you better prepare for the actual test day. This 10-Pack is for NCE test takers who are ready to stop “reading and hoping” and start practicing with structure, timing, and strategy.

NCE Test Prep App

If you need consistency and daily momentum to keep you motivated. The app is for the busy, high-achieving test taker who needs structure in small doses. Get into a daily rhythm of studying to build real confidence for exam day.

different test prep - different results

So why are you hesitating?

“Raysha, are you able to tutor me one on one?”

Honey no!  I love working 1-on-1 but I realized I wasn’t able to help everyone and grow my private practice at the same time.  That’s why I created these courses.  All of my research in a self-paced option for you to use as your time permits. With that, I’m always here to answer questions you have about topics that just seem tricky.  Email me anytime! And remember, these courses are designed to assist you in passing the NCE so don’t purchase if you are taking a different exam.

“Raysha, is the content up to date with your three study options?”

Is fat meat greasy???  OF COURSE! In all 3 test tools, you have comprehensive study material that covers the NCE Outline provided by the NBCC with the most up to date content and changes published by the NBCC.  These tools will walk you through each of the eight CACREP content areas as well as the six test domains. The vast majority of the NCE is content that does NOT expire (hello, the founder of psychoanalytics isn’t ever going to change) so rest easy we will prepare you with the foundations that won’t change and prep you for any major changes announced by the NBCC or in the counseling community.

“Raysha, how long do I have access to these options?”

90 days for the self paced course and exam pack. You have a monthly subscription to your app store for the app.  Use your days wisely and don’t purchase unless you are ready to study!

“Raysha, what can I expect with the self paced course?”

  • 90-day access

  • 32 organized lessons / study sessions

  • Quizzes, videos, lectures, and study tips

  • Content aligned to the updated NCE format

  • Full length practice exam

  • Discussion community with fellow test takers

Best for: learners who want the most complete experience and don’t want to guess what to do next.

“Raysha that sounds like a solid option. What can I expect with the exam pack?”

Inside this pack you’ll receive:

  • 10 full-length NCE mock exams (designed for realistic practice)

  • 2,000 unique questions (no repeated questions!)

  • A quick-start testing method (start at Question #1—build momentum)

  • A simple post-exam review routine (so every exam improves the next one)

  • A final-week mode strategy for your last stretch before test day

Most test takers don’t fail because they didn’t “study hard enough.” They struggle because they’re overwhelmed, they don’t know what to focus on, and they haven’t trained for the experience of a long, timed exam.

This pack helps you:

  • build endurance for long testing sessions

  • strengthen timing + decision-making under pressure

  • identify weak areas fast so your study time becomes targeted

  • develop calm confidence through repetition and structure

“Raysha, that sounds exactly like what I need but I think I still need a study tool. What can I expect with the NCE Test Prep app?”

Think of the app as your personal prep coach on the go. With Raysha AI to help you quickly find deeper dives of content that may still feel difficult to a community of your peers that you can pair up with and study to short learning lessons and quizzes, the app helps you to:

  • stay consistent with daily practice

  • gain motivation with the test taker leaderboard

  • learn breathing techniques that will come in handy on exam day to manage anxiety

  • focus on the content that matters most

  • practice a timed full length exam

  • connect with peers for support and learning tips / suggestions

  • track growth so you can study strategically (not emotionally)

The app is designed for:
  • test takers juggling work, internship/practicum, and life

  • people who need accountability and structure

  • learners who want “a little every day” instead of cramming

“Raysha, what is your ‘pass rate’ for the people you’ve helped with the NCE?”

Dunno.  I wish I could tell you how many people have passed of the 1000+ that I’ve worked with but that’s simply not possible.  I have test takers that call me as they are leaving the testing site with their test results and I have others that I’ve emailed to follow up with about their results and they simply never reply.  I always assumed those were the ones that failed, however I’ve later seen those same people on social media shouting from their electronic device that they passed.  So as with my therapeutic clients, I don’t always know how my services affected them.  And I’ve learned to be okay with that–I’m grateful to have been a part of the person’s journey during that season of their lives. (sidenote: be leery of anyone or service offering a pass rate or guarantee- not only does the NBCC prohibit us from guaranteeing users will pass but there is no way to accurately assess who passed unless every single user reports back truthfully. so in other words, don’t believe the hype!)

CONTACT ME

It’s Me, Raysha!
* Licensed Counselor
* Founder of The Collective 
* 1st time “GO” at the NCE!

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