tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post2156041154740740335..comments2023-04-26T07:05:22.444-07:00Comments on Beyond the Music: Taking "The Test"Michellehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00643124581352739246noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-38868278430324046082019-07-18T15:41:38.789-07:002019-07-18T15:41:38.789-07:00For anyone who has failed (and those who will fail...For anyone who has failed (and those who will fail) the exam: <br />Don't ever stop trying to pass this test. <br />Like many of you, I was an honor student in MT. When I failed the test (the first time) I was devastated.<br />I was lucky to find a MT position that only required my eligibility to take the CBMT exam. <br />After 12 YEARS and about 14 attempts, I finally passed the exam in 2013. I'm a grown man, infantry veteran and I cried my eyes out!<br />I couldn't even begin to tell you the emotional coaster I was on for all those years. It was apocalyptic for my confidence and morale towards the profession in general. <br />I never let it take hold though!! Fight the uneasy feelings until you reach success. If you fail, take the punch and suck it up! Get angry and figure it out!<br />For years I joked about knowing every one at the CBMT and how I paid their salaries for over a decade. :))<br />DON'T EVER QUIT!! Go until you can't go any longer.<br />Best of Luck to all of you!<br />Oliver Tnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-41081094268995653212019-03-29T14:39:24.909-07:002019-03-29T14:39:24.909-07:00hello guys, i am a European Certified music therap...hello guys, i am a European Certified music therapy professor, with 3 (!!) degrees and 2 masters in Music Therapy. I wrote 2 books and i do conferences and workshops around the world. The CBMT trreated me very very bad, i sent tons of translated documents about my qualifications and they now MAY BE anwer that i can do the test...do you want my opinion ?? it is a big excuse to suck your money much more they can...after all my experience ( close to 20 year of profession in Europe) i tried the free tests on line and i failed AlWAYS. They have a wrong point of wiew about music therapy i can say. Anyway i have really a bad feeling , but i am forced to do it , cause i transferred to live in California and i need to work. All my documentations means ZERO for Hospitals, Universities etc etc, without this Certification it is impossible find a job. Thanx to share your experience, i hope to do it well , but i am totally not confident about it.,Angelohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01057554006462493009noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-50734462628114131942018-09-04T16:46:14.638-07:002018-09-04T16:46:14.638-07:00I was fortunate to pass my first and second cycles...I was fortunate to pass my first and second cycles. I'm coming up to the time where I'll have take the test for my third cycle, in just a few months. Like some others, I haven't had positive experiences with CBMT, either. They don't offer any real help, or reply, and the 'dues' (that do not add anything professionally to us) are difficult to pay for those of us on very limited or low income (and the late fees only seem more punitive then). I can barely afford $350 for the test every five years. I hope I pass this year and am good for another five years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-10572208355773085092018-09-04T16:29:47.349-07:002018-09-04T16:29:47.349-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14359890135107641461noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-88752953825536867422018-06-07T21:22:08.202-07:002018-06-07T21:22:08.202-07:00So sad! These are the same reasons I did not take ...So sad! These are the same reasons I did not take the test when I graduated with my MT degree in '88. This may be one of the reasons the professional world does not see value in our profession. SERIOUSLY sad. Wonder if it will ever improve!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-67396106552218965082018-05-04T09:05:54.970-07:002018-05-04T09:05:54.970-07:00An excellent intern worked with me last year. She...An excellent intern worked with me last year. She has taken the exam 5 times and has not passed. I find it sad and frustrating that there are wonderful music therapists who are being excluded from the profession because of a test that is potentially flawed. Instead of nurturing our profession, we are stunting it's growth. Disheartenednoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-16042300454687713202018-03-27T23:58:00.637-07:002018-03-27T23:58:00.637-07:00This is my first time i visit here. I found so man...This is my first time i visit here. I found so many interesting stuff in your blog especially its discussion. From the tons of comments on your articles, I guess I am not the only one having all the enjoyment here! keep up the good work <a href="https://www.cbseboardresult2018.com/" rel="nofollow"> CBSE 10th Result 2018</a><br /><br />Jasminehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02652562079610116380noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-84585134469194257272018-02-24T07:53:53.843-08:002018-02-24T07:53:53.843-08:00I m not expert, but I believe you just made an exc...I m not expert, but I believe you just made an excellent point. You certainly fully understand what you are speaking about, and I can truly get behind that. <br /><a href="http://hbseresult2018.in/" rel="nofollow">Hbse result</a><br />Naveed Mughalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10692198202169963899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-67172333300663146822018-02-23T00:53:46.658-08:002018-02-23T00:53:46.658-08:00It is so good that you passed the exam. It was ver...It is so good that you passed the exam. It was very motivational for me. I am also taking LSAT in this year. I just had a look at the <a href="https://testmaxprep.com/lsat/exam-and-registration-dates" rel="nofollow">LSAT Test Dates</a> and thinking to take it in the month of June. I am also in need of the test prep app. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.Gregor Renkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10919107292033055832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-85804490030453083602017-10-27T10:53:53.950-07:002017-10-27T10:53:53.950-07:00I took the test today for the first time and faile...I took the test today for the first time and failed by three points. I am already looking forward re-taking exam soon but it seems like many people fail multiple times. It is also frustrating that I don't know what I got wrong. Plus, I used my best knowledge and experiences to answer the questions, but I felt I needed more information for certain scenarios and situations in the question to answer correctly. Most of the times during the test, I was thinking I am using my guts instead of the actual clinical experiences.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08733932202322360033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-79485379559677556412017-07-28T17:25:12.867-07:002017-07-28T17:25:12.867-07:00I've taken this test 9 times and still have no...I've taken this test 9 times and still have not passed it. I'm not a quitter and plan on taking it again. I have studied and have done everything I could so to pass it. I'm frustrated and need help. I really truly want this next time to be my last time. I am at my wits end and don't know what else to do. Lord please help me. I've had so many job opportunities but has to turn them down because I'm not certified. I have my masters degree in MY but cannot utilize it because if the exam. I u understand that we need the certification but please provide a structured way to study. Other disciplines have actual study quides why don't we? It's heart breaking and frustrating. Something should be done about this. There are ppl who really are frea t MTs but cannot practice because this test is extremely hard. Yrs. It is harder than the practice test. I need help and prayer. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06075856934685095495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-39124107832292613122017-01-30T12:14:22.189-08:002017-01-30T12:14:22.189-08:00The passing score for the exam is currently 95 cor...The passing score for the exam is currently 95 correct answers out of 130 scored questions. I was told the passing score may change on April 1st of each year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-86995992580436182042016-07-08T15:09:02.487-07:002016-07-08T15:09:02.487-07:00I took this test twice. I think
1) there are many...I took this test twice. I think <br />1) there are many questions are not clear nor have tight logic, especially with clinical experience, some questions and choices are not making sense theoretically or clinically; <br /><br />2) unlike other test, such as LMHC. There is no way to prepare for it, at least for me, not even after reading all the textbooks or practice test. As a standard test, it should have clear instructions to prepare for it, since we went to different schools and work with different populations. <br /><br />3) After two cycles of preparation, I don’t feel like have better understanding of music therapy itself or become a better clinician. Almost have to give up because of failing this test. <br /><br /><br />A classmate I know, prepared super well, and a good clinician with experience. Tried 2 years and 6 times didn’t pass it. The biggest problem for passing the exam, at least for me, looks like based on luck not hard working.<br /><br />I love music therapy, and want to continue work as a music therapist. <br />However I am hesitating if I should take one more time. People I know, or even on this blog either pass it the first time, or tried many times and couldn’t pass it. I am not complaining, just feel the design of this test cannot reflect the qualification of the candidates. <br /><br />I emailed to CBMT ask for concrete suggestions of preparing the test. Didn’t get reply yet. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-2855097673500854152016-05-23T11:10:54.228-07:002016-05-23T11:10:54.228-07:00Thanks so much for your responses! I will check t...Thanks so much for your responses! I will check this out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-40071158596038593452016-05-23T08:03:51.326-07:002016-05-23T08:03:51.326-07:00I know this is an anonymous writer but, if you see...I know this is an anonymous writer but, if you see this we made a study group on facebook called MT-BC study group and we do daily video chats with whoever is available. I feel this same way. I have failed it once by 13 points and the second by 12 points. I would loooove to chat with you!! leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429894977790165865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-3233358260788207642016-05-23T08:01:53.743-07:002016-05-23T08:01:53.743-07:00I know this is an anonymous writer but, if you see...I know this is an anonymous writer but, if you see this we made a study group on facebook called MT-BC study group and we do daily video chats with whoever is available. I feel this same way. I have failed it once by 13 points and the second by 12 points. I would loooove to chat with you!! leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10429894977790165865noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-2098201405882697782016-05-16T14:21:31.702-07:002016-05-16T14:21:31.702-07:00I just took the exam, 1st time, last month and stu...I just took the exam, 1st time, last month and studied all of the materials mentioned plus more. I missed it by 9 points. Since I had to work full time during my schooling, it took me quite a few years longer than most to finish, but Summa Cume Laude. So I've gone back and ordered more current textbooks, materials, etc. thinking that I have older info. By the looks of all these comments in this post, and comments from some medical professionals I've talked to, many of these types of exams are set up to have at least 20% of people fail. I also understand the exam changes when taking it again.<br /><br />One of the questions I had, there is no way to answer correctly, as there wasn't enough info in the question to properly choose an answer i.e. if you were in a hospital and your supervisor wanted you to gather research data to back the program would you: Hire a researcher that knew how to go about getting research, recruit another MT, or get research on the internet? 4th question was out. Because no funding was listed in question, hiring a researcher would be out, does the music therapist have research experience, or we can get reputable research from the internet i.e. papers, etc. What was it? I could guess, that's about it. It is subjective, because of the lack of detail in the question. So for me, there were many questions like this.<br /><br />One post I read stated "not to overthink the questions". I'm just going to have to go into it again with that thought in mind. I don't know what else to study. All the scenarios that they give us can be quite subjective depending on who you work for, what professor, what experiences, were you corrected in a specific manner, etc., etc. I do feel slightly better after reading all of these, but will still have major butterflies and sleepless nights until I hopefully pass this exam. Thanks to all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-39533263216049293662015-10-28T17:52:43.924-07:002015-10-28T17:52:43.924-07:00This happened to me too! To a tee! Do you have any...This happened to me too! To a tee! Do you have any tips now? I had to travel to take mine because my testing center closed and I wanted to pass it faster and then I failed. Horrible! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991435554412231060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-40476757796373256632015-10-28T17:49:21.352-07:002015-10-28T17:49:21.352-07:00This happened to me as well! I know it's years...This happened to me as well! I know it's years later for you but this experience is still so raw for me. I've never failed anything in my life and always excelled! It's been really tough do you have any tips that you may have learned now?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12991435554412231060noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-42269060903344642352014-12-28T15:37:03.295-08:002014-12-28T15:37:03.295-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-46160521731865583542014-12-21T16:29:08.513-08:002014-12-21T16:29:08.513-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-56136766823270491342014-12-17T05:09:48.004-08:002014-12-17T05:09:48.004-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-991064757794482272014-12-16T18:28:35.402-08:002014-12-16T18:28:35.402-08:00I just took this test again today and failed it by...I just took this test again today and failed it by eight points. I studied all of the required text books. I now realize you can't study for this test because most of the questions aren't even in these books. Most of the questions are clinical questions interspersed with a few guitar questions and a few questions on music theory and secondary dominants. There should be one book to study from to pass this test. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-14334803056059544222014-03-08T08:03:43.974-08:002014-03-08T08:03:43.974-08:00Reading through some posts by folks who didnˊt pas...Reading through some posts by folks who didnˊt pass the exam and eventually led to having given up practice made me felt heartbroken. I just totally donˊt think a personˊs hard work in education should be judged upon one exam. Good there are helps out there, but are they really helpful? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1549581411110084530.post-14718720303283104312014-02-25T13:09:32.119-08:002014-02-25T13:09:32.119-08:00Ref: Exam Secrets book and flashcards. Buyer Bewar...Ref: Exam Secrets book and flashcards. Buyer Beware! You can't put 4 years of education on a set of flashcards or in one book. If you are going to purchase books to prepare, buy legit Music Therapy books which you will use again. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15145679387376161038noreply@blogger.com