MFT Clinical Exam Study System Key Features:
- An organized, step-by-step study plan to help prepare to pass the MFT Clinical Exam
- On-line audio workshops with downloadable HANDOUTS
- Complete review of essential content areas for the MFT California Clinical Exam
- Effective study tools designed by California Marriage and Family Therapists who have passed the MFT California Clinical Exam by 90% or higher: Top 50 Topics Tested, Law & Ethics Quiz, DSM 5 & Theory Review
- Clinical Marriage and Family Therapy examples that help you learn instead of memorize
- Essential test-taking strategies you can use on exam day
- 850+ ON-LINE MFT practice exam questions with audio rationales
- Test anxiety management tools
- Experience MFT test prep coaches available for questions and support
This study program is designed to maximize learning and minimize stress. The course takes approximately 65 hours to complete once and can be repeated as needed. Access is set for 6 months, but extensions are FREE. We are with you until you pass the LMFT exam!
MFT Clinical Exam Prep FAQs
What is the Average Pass Rate for the California Clinical MFT Exam?
The BBS publishes the pass rates for all licensing exams in their quarterly Board Meeting materials. The most recent data available shows the pass rate for first time test takers of the California Clinical MFT Exam in the first half of 2018 was over 70%. Since the new MFT Clinical Exam was launched in 2016, Therapist Development Center pass rate has remained above 90% for individuals who used our comprehensive program!
What is the structure of the MFT Clinical Exam?
The MFT Clinical Exam is a standardized 170 question multiple-choice question test. 150 of the test questions are scored, and 20 are experimental and do not count toward your final score. Test takers are granted 4 hours to complete the exam questions. Accommodations for additional time can be requested through the BBS for English as a Second Language (ESL) test takers and those with physical or mental health issues who qualify through the Americans with Disabilities Act.
What is the passing score on the MFT Clinical Exam?
The BBS no longer publishes the passing score for any of their exams, including the MFT Clinical Exam. However, based on the published scores that were shared in prior years, the passing score was typically in the range of 97-103 out of 150 scored questions (mid-60%). The passing score will fluctuate up or down based on the level of difficulty; the passing score will be lower if the exam is considered harder and higher if it is considered easier. In addition to the 150 scored questions, the MFT Clinical Exam will always include 20 questions that are considered experimental and will not count toward your final score.
What is the application processing time for the California Clinical MFT Exam?
The application processing time for the California Clinical MFT Exam can vary based on volume of applications and staffing levels at the BBS. In recent months, the BBS has kept processing time for the MFT California Clinical Exam down to 1-2 months. If you are applying for accommodations (see below), processing times can vary and it is important to begin this process as soon as you submit your application for the MFT Clinical Exam.
How do I apply for accommodations with the BBS?
The BBS provides accommodations for the California Clinical MFT Exam. If you have a physical or mental health disability you may request accommodations such as additional time, a private room, or a written version of the exam. The BBS will determine which accommodations you qualify for based on the information provided in your request for testing accommodations application. The BBS also provides additional time (time and a half, 6 hours) for the MFT Clinical Exam for English as a Second Language (ESL) applicants who meet the requirements enumerated on the ESL accommodations application.
What information is tested on the California Clinical MFT Exam?
The MFT Clinical Exam covers a broad range of subjects including treatment, treatment planning, law and ethics, clinical evaluation, and crisis management. Not only do you need to know the subject matters, the BBS wants to ensure you know how to apply this knowledge in different clinical situations. The majority of questions on the MFT Clinical Exam are considered reasoning-based questions. Therapist Development Center’s program provides a streamlined approach, teaching you the all of the information you need to learn and how to apply this knowledge to the questions that are likely to appear on the exam.
When will I be eligible to take the California MFT Clinical Exam?
The MFT Clinical Exam is the final step on the path to licensure. The following requirements must be satisfied to be eligible to sit for the California MFT Clinical Exam:
- Obtain qualifying master’s degree and complete additional coursework
- Completion of 3,000 hours of experience over the course of 104 weeks or more
- Take and pass the CA Law and Ethics Exam (once you pass, you do not need to take the exam again)
- Submit application for licensure and examination to the BBS: https://www.bbs.ca.gov/pdf/forms/mft/mftapp.pdf
- You must take the exam within one year from the date you receive initial approval. If you do not complete the exam in this timeframe, your application will be considered abandoned. If an application is abandoned, you would need to re-apply and would lose any hours of experience that are more than six (6) years old (with exception of 500 hours accrued as trainee)
What do I do once I successfully PASS the California MFT Clinical Exam?
- Celebrate this awesome achievement!
- Submit application for your initial license.
- Continue receiving supervision until your license is issued.
Course Reviews
The material covered in this course of study more than adequately prepared me for the exam. I found the real exam questions to be very similar to those provided by TDC.
Hello, I passed on my first try and I believe this course material was the deciding factor. Would recommend to anyone.
100:/: recommended, did not use anything else to study but this program study materials and I passed both my ethical and clinical test at first try.
I wanted to thank TDC for assisting me in passing my MFT Clinical Exam. I had taken it twice previously and used another popular study program. Not passing twice was very discouraging and made me heavily doubt myself, my knowledge and my skills as a clinician. Upon finding out that I did not pass my last exam I said to myself that I needed to "do something different" in regards to studying. I had colleges and friends highly recommend TDC and I took that chance. I figured the money I was spending in another study program was an investment into my future. TDC helped me get into the mind frame that I needed in order to pass the test and as Amanda said in the lectures, I took her into my test. She was the voice in my head asking me to rethink what the questions where actually asking for, telling me to relax and be aggressive in the test and lastly to deduct the answers. I was so relieved to see my passing results that I literally broke down crying on the test proctors and actually had to sit in my car for about a half hour crying. I want to thank TDC for your excellent guidance and encouragement during this ordeal, I honestly do not think I would of passed if I had not made the switch to TDC.
Thank you TDC and Robin Gluck for supporting me in my journey to get licensed. TDC is a great program. With the help of your program I passed my Law and Ethics Exam on my first try and I’m happy to report I just passed my Clinical Exam too!
TDC is an exceptional program. The access to coaching was partially helpful in terms of clarifying rationales and providing moral support. The test taking techniques were very helpful as well. The program covered all the essential information needed to pass the exam.
My first two tries, I was not following the recommendations and was more distracted, ran out of time. This time, I followed the recommendations religiously... Such as, positive self talk, "keep swimming", and EXERCISE. I also utilized one coaching session with Asya. It's so valuable... I gained a lot of insight into how I picked my answers. My recommendation is... Trust the TDC system and do it.... Thank you so much for such wonderful supports through out this challenging journey.
I really want to thank you for developing this program for us therapists. I not only pass the exam but also felt better equipped as a therapist. This program helped me learned in such an organized way the material that I never learned in any supervision session or even grad school. Cannot say thank you enough. Keep it up!
Thank you TDC for helping me pass my MFT Clinical Exam after the first try! The recordings were great, and I found I was able to incorporate them into my daily routine without making studying such a daunting task. Overall, I think the material was extensive and detailed enough to help me pass the test. I will definitely recommend this system to my colleagues!
The TDC program is very well organized which gave me piece of mind, not having to worry about what or how to study. I felt confident that I was learning all I needed to know in order to pass the test. I strongly recommended TDC, it’s guides you the entire way and keeps you positive ! You won’t regret using this program :)
Before using TDC I used Gerry Grossman. I unfortunately failed twice. I felt with Gerry it was too much material since it gave me two big books, a stack of flash cards, audio material, charts, and bullet point of each topic. With all these materials I was so overwhelmed and confused that I didn't know where to start. Their practice test I didn't feel it was helpful because they test you 5 times of each topics and and their questions are repeated so I memorized their question and answer which didn't help and it didn't prepare for the test. I heard about TDC from a dear friend of mine who highly recommended it. After failing test I thought it won't hurt to try it. I was so glad that I did! TDC study material was so clear cut, straight to the point and Amanda's rational to the question was so helpful I loved how she would give you helpful tips for the test, how to understand the question that the test are asking, and how to look out for the tricks. I also love how Amanda is so encouraging
and motivating you through the entire time. I especially loved that for the practice test you can only take it twice, it made trained myself to really learn the material versus memorizing the answer. once I took the practice the audio rational was awsome it really help see where I was still lacking and I needed to focus the most. Once I had to take the actual clinical test I was prepare and confident. I just keep remembering what Amanda would say during the audio material which help me to pick the correct answer. Thank you TDC you are awesome, Side note having to study with two toddler was not easy but TDC you made this material so clear that even with two small toddler I was able to understand and comprehend what I studying. Again THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Excellent program!!! I PASSED on my first try. Amanda Audios are the best. I could basically hear Amanda's voice in my head during the exam. The program teach you everything you need to know and nothing that's unnecessary. The audios about the questions rationals from the MOCK exams are extremely helpful. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE practice if English is your second language like me it would take more time for you to read the questions. BELIEVE IN YOUR SELF and have FAITH in GOD. I
I know TDC was the reason I was able to pass the licensing exam on the first attempt. Amanda really helped me be able to understand how to go into the test, understand what the question was asking, and be able to knock out wrong answers. The exam was still challenging but with the program I felt like I had a shot at passing. The practice exams and rationale lectures were probably the most helpful part but I know I was able to do well on those exams because of all the audio lectures and understanding how to take the exam. I am so thankful for TDC and so happy I don’t have to take the exam a 2nd time. Thank you so much!!!
Even though I passed the test on my second attempt, I felt TDC had my back. I got all the extensions I needed until I felt ready to face the test. I listened over and over again to Amanda's lectures and I certainly brought her to the test with me. I heard her voice in my head as I read the vignettes and ruled out the ones that were bogus. I used all the suggestions, strategies, and even though I was afraid to waste time on the break (I ran out of time on the first attempt), I trusted the system, and I made it. I had all the information I needed. I didn't feel overwhelmed by having to read volumes of data that was not necessary. I did that in school. Amanda and TDC gave me the right tools and strategies I needed to feel confident and conquer the beast. Thank you, TDC!
Thank you! Everything was clear and easy to understand and follow.
I was extremely prepared for the exam, even to the point of being able to tolerate the discomfort of not knowing if I was even doing well, when I was taking the actual exam. Thank you for such a concise and well mapped out study program.
Thank you so much TDC! I used TDC for my MFT law and ethics exam and found this program to be significantly helpful. The review of information is structured and easy to relate to and understand. The mock exams were hard, but encouraged you to critically think. Thank you for your help!
I passed the first time I took the exam. I went through the program once. It is a great program.
I used TDC for my Law and Ethics and MFT clinical exam and I have zero complaints. Honestly, the best study program ever! I've already referred a handful of colleagues to TDC. Worth every penny. THANK YOU, Amanda and TDC!
Its great that you do not have books that arrive to the students house.
The notes & audio are awesome overall.
Asya's consultation helped in strategies to study & remained focus on the issues in the question stem.
THANK YOU !!!