1.What is the Pre-FPGEE?
The Pre-FPGEE is the only Foreign Pharmacy Graduate Equivalency Examination^® (FPGEE^®) practice examination written and developed by the National Association of Boards of Pharmacy^® (NABP^®). It is meant to help familiarize students with the FPGEE testing experience.

2.Who should take the Pre-FPGEE?
The Pre-FPGEE is intended to benefit pharmacy students who are preparing for the FPGEE. However, anyone who is interested may register and take the Pre-FPGEE. There are no eligibility requirements to take the Pre-FPGEE.

3.How can the Pre-FPGEE help applicants prepare for the FPGEE?
The questions on the Pre-FPGEE are actual questions that have previously appeared on the FPGEE. The form contains items based on the same blueprint used for the FPGEE.

4.How is the Pre-FPGEE scored?
The Pre-FPGEE is scored in a similar fashion as the FPGEE. Students who complete the examination will be given an estimated scaled score based on their answers to the Pre-FPGEE questions. Candidates will have the ability to print their score report for their personal records. Pre-FPGEE scores will not be released to anyone other than the applicant.

5.What should applicants do to prepare for the Pre-FPGEE?
Preparing for the Pre-FPGEE should at the very least include reviewing the FPGEE competency statements and the associated knowledge base of a recent US pharmacy school graduate. The FPGEE competency statements can be found in the FPGEC Examination Bulletin.

6.How does an applicant’s performance on the Pre-FPGEE relate to his or her performance on the actual FPGEE?
Similar to other practice examinations, an applicant's score on the Pre-FPGEE is similar to what he or she can expect to receive on the FPGEE, but may not be the actual score attained, nor is it a guarantee of passing the actual examination.

7.Do applicants get to review the questions?
No, reviewing a completed examination and "going back" during the examination is not permitted.

8.Can applicants obtain a printed version of the Pre-FPGEE?
No, the Pre-FPGEE is only administered via a computer.

9.Where can the Pre-FPGEE be accessed?
The Pre-FPGEE can be accessed by visiting www.nabp.net, www.pre-FPGEE.com, or www.preFPGEE.com and following the appropriate links.

10.How much does the Pre-FPGEE cost and how do applicants submit payment?
The cost of the Pre-FPGEE is $50. Applicants will register online, and may use any major credit card.

11.Can an applicant take the Pre-FPGEE more than once?
No, only one form of the Pre-FPGEE is available at this time.

12.What are the minimum system requirements to take the Pre-FPGEE?
To take the Pre-FPGEE, a computer running either Microsoft Windows or Mac OS operating system software is required and must meet the following system requirements:

• Internet Explorer 5.5 or above (5.0 for Macintosh) or Netscape Communicator 7.0 or above, with text size set to medium or smaller;
• Reliable Internet access (high-speed connection preferred for optimal performance);
• Disk cache (Netscape browsers) or temporary Internet file folder (Microsoft browsers) of 50 MB or more;
• At least 128 MB RAM and system configuration recommended for the operating system and browser;
• Compatible Mac Operating Systems: Mac OS 9.1, 9.2, OS X 10.x;
• Compatible Windows Operating Systems: Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP;
• Display resolution of 800 x 600 pixels and 16-bit color; and
• Access to a printer for score reports.

13.Who do I contact if I experience technical difficulties?
Please contact Promissor's Technical Support at 1-888/8ASK-CAT (888/827-5228) should you experience any computer problems while registering or taking the Pre-FPGEE.

14.How much time should applicants allocate to complete the Pre-FPGEE?
When taking the Pre-FPGEE, applicants are allotted 85 minutes to complete the 66-question examination. This time limit is proportional to the time allowed on the FPGEE. Please allow an additional 15-20 minutes to complete the registration process and the exit survey.