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  • CEP Study Group

    An opportunity to join with colleagues to prepare and study for the CEP (Certified Educational Planner) certification.

  • Does This Sound Like You?

    Have you been seeing students for five years or more?  Have you considered applying to become a Certified Educational Planner (CEP), but not taken the next step?  Need support to prepare for the CEP assessment?  Then this group is for you! Join with fellow colleagues to prepare, take and achieve your CEP designation.  

  • CEP Study Group Topics

    Meeting 1:  Application Details: When do you know if you are ready? How do you apply?

    • Application Process
      • IECA/HECA special directions for completing application
      • Students Case Study/30 College Site Visits Discussion
      • Professional References Discussion
    • Questions/Answers
    • Small Group Discussions

    Meeting 2:  The Assessment: What? I have to take a test?

    • What to expect in the Assessment
    • What you need to prepare for, and what you don't need to prepare for.
    • Study Tips and Tools
    • Small Group Discussions

    Meeting 3:  College Knowledge: Do I know enough? What do I need to memorize for this?

    • FAQ's on College Knowledge components of exam
    • Studying for College Knowledge
    • Small Group Discussions

    Meeting 4:  You've Got This!

    • Mindset training for CEP exam
    • Final preparation for exam
    • Small Group Discussions

    Note: Groups can meet more than 4 times if group determines it would be beneficial.

  • CEP Group Meeting Options

    Choose from an AM or PM option.

  • Study groups are set up to:

    • meet for 60 minutes
    • meet every other week
    • meet 4 times (February-March)
    • meet on Tues PM or Thurs AM (with one Thurs exception)
    • help you accomplish your goal of becoming a CEP

  • Study Group 1: Tues/PM

    Meeting Days:  Tuesdays,  4:30 pm Pacific/7:30 pm Eastern

    Dates:   Feb. 8, Feb. 22, Mar 8, Mar 22

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     Study Group 2:  Thurs/AM

    Meeting Days:  Thursdays, 8:00 am Pacific/11:00 am Eastern

    Dates:  Feb. 10, Feb. 23 (Wed), Mar 10, Mar 24

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    Group Size Limit:  None

    We will break into smaller study groups based on the size of the groups in each session.

    Registration Fee: No Cost

    This is a collaborative effort to support each other as professionals and colleagues.  You will be included in Cyndy McDonald's mailing list, so I can keep you informed of group efforts and other professional development opportunities.

    Goal:  To prepare for the CEP exam!  

    I did it last year, you can accomplish this goal in 2022!

  • CEP Study Group Registration Form

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