Frequently asked questions

The intake session is vital to getting your coaching process off to a great start. It allows our team to get to know you personally and determine how you will continue with the coaching program. We will also help you to get set up for individual or group coaching sessions.

All meetings are conducted via Zoom. Occasionally we can do phone appointments if requested.

Currently, the success rate is about 73% and it is continuing to grow as Crush That Exam has learned the importance of coaching clients getting their life and support system ready to take on this rigorous task. Readiness to study is a major focus at the beginning of the coaching process as it will heavily influence a test taker’s ability to successfully pass the EPPP.

Our coaching style does not focus on tutoring because for most coaching clients they don’t actually need help with learning concepts because most of the concepts in the study materials they have learned at some point. For many, what they may perceive as difficulty learning concepts is really a reflection of confidence issues and lack of a solid study plan that is structured in a way for them to learn/retain the content. The Snowball Study Method presented in the The Master Plan: Self-Guided EPPP Coaching Program provides the framework needed to learn content deeply and actually retain it. However, if you need tutoring we will provide resources for tutoring support.

The Master Plan gives you the blueprint to study effectively for the exam. The actual study plan as well as additional support to manage all of the factors that make sticking with a study plan difficult such as getting your support system involved, getting organized, and/or managing work life balance issues are addressed in the recordings. Also, you can relisten anytime for added reinforcement.

The length of time needed for coaching depends greatly on your personal needs. Your readiness for studying, personal factors, mindset, consistency, and level of content mastery will determine how long you need coaching. During the intake you will receive a recommendation for how much time you will need to prepare.

For individual coaching most meet weekly or every other week. However, even those who do every other week will often go back to weekly in their last 30 days to help them finish this journey successfully. Small group coaching meets weekly.

Individual coaching clients can purchase coaching packages in bundles of 4, 8, 12 or 16 (30min calls) and save up to 15%. Also, if you want free sessions all you have to do is share your referral link with friends and colleagues. When they book their intake you will receive one free 30min session. Click here to join my referral program.

We cannot guarantee that you will pass the EPPP, but the feedback from alumni members support the validity of this coaching program. Please check out the Testimonials page to learn more about what past coaching clients have to say.

When Dr. Ligons created the Crush That Exam company she quickly noticed systemic barriers were preventing people from passing the EPPP. She also noticed most coaches were very expensive. Dr. Ligons has made it her mission to make coaching attainable for everyone.

The founder of Crush That Exam, Dr. Ligons, is a fellow bilingual person, who became proficient in Spanish as an adult. We understand the challenges you face. Even though it will take more effort, you made it through an entire graduate program and even wrote a thesis/dissertation in your second language. You know how to work through hard things! In the Master Plan Dr. Ligons gives some additional tips for ESL test takers like yourself so you will feel supported.

The founder of Crush That Exam, Dr. Ligons, has ADHD and experienced severe test anxiety when she began studying. The coaching program provides ample support to help neurodivergent people as well as those with high anxiety. Also, remember you made it through an entire graduate program with the same diagnosis. If you can do that, you can do anything!

Every coaching client is different and the amount of sessions needed varies significantly. Feel free to attend a free Q&A session to learn more about the costs of the program.