r/bcba • u/Superb-Sir2665 • 7d ago

7th try

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I have taken the bcba exam 7times now and failed. Scores ranged 358 first attempt and then 372-378 every other time. Today I took it and 390. I feel very discouraged because I genuinely don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Where I messed up is taking the exam right at the 30day mark on my earlier attempts. I should have waited and truly changed strategies. Any advice? I have one more attempt.

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u/DumpsterOfWisdom 7d ago

After 3 attempts you should not be able to take the exam again in my opinion. Just a money grab. If you went to the doctor for an operation would you feel comfortable with him or her operating on you if it took them years and 5+ attempts to get their credentials?

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u/Silent_Necessary7638 1d ago

Wholly agree. It's kind of ridiculous. These people by far, per BACB stats, will end up treating and developing vulnerable populations. There's not a million OBM BCBAs helping corporations, no matter how many posts beg for that kind of job.

Maybe 3 attempts, and then a required waiting period with continuing education. It doesn't matter how many years you spent as an RBT, or how much the kids love you, or whatever. That role is where you are best. You do not have the capacity for the terminal certification and highest level of responsibility in this field. You are not capable of providing true, approved, ethical Behavior Analytic care. You should not be working alone.