The LPTE Study Path

Your 6-week path to exam day.

Six weeks, one focus at a time, built by people who sat this exam and passed it. You will know what to do each week, why it comes in that order, and when to stop and rest. Short on time? Switch to the 12-week pace and the same path stretches to fit.

Items
180
Time
4 hours
Scaled score
300–600
Passing score
450

The six phases

Week 1

Orientation and Diagnostic

All four domains — baseline

  • Learn exam day, scoring, and logisticsComing soon
  • Learn how to break down a question stem (qualifiers, priority words, distractor patterns)Coming soon
  • Learn how clinical-reasoning simulation items workComing soon
  • Review your personal planComing soon

Rest is part of the plan

Occupational balance applies to you too, not just your future clients. Rest days are scheduled on purpose — they are when the learning settles. Skipping them does not buy you extra preparation.

Track your path.

Create a free account to save your exam date, see which phase you should be in today, and check off tasks as you go.

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