Screening Preparation

We realize this evaluation is important to you, so we ask that you arrive at our office 15-20 minutes before the start of testing. Testing begins promptly at 9:30 am. Remember that you should give yourself enough time to account for heavy traffic and possibly having some difficulty finding our office.

There is really no way to study for or “outsmart” the evaluation. There are also no “trick” questions on the evaluation and we would recommend that you approach the evaluation in a forthright and honest manner. Getting a good night’s sleep and eating a nutritious breakfast is a good way to prepare yourself for the evaluation.

At the initiation of the evaluation, you will be presented with specific instructions for completing the evaluation. You will also be required to sign a consent form indicating your understanding and agreement to undergo the evaluation. Your ability and willingness to follow all instructions is very important and considered part of the overall evaluation. The evaluation itself typically takes about 3-6 hours to complete depending on how fast you read and your test-taking style. If desired, you can take a brief lunch break and some applicants bring a snack or lunch with them. How quickly or slowly you finish the evaluation has no impact on how well you may do on the evaluation. The evaluation process consists of completing self-administered personal background questionnaires, standardized personality instruments and a brief problem-solving instrument administered by a testing assistant. The last step involves an interview with a licensed psychologist who is trained in public safety selection.