Stop Overthinking on the BCBA Exam: How to Build Confidence and Improve Your Score
Have you ever changed your answer last-minute—only to find out your first instinct was right?
You’re not alone. Overthinking is one of the top reasons highly capable test-takers fail the BCBA or BCaBA exam. At ABA Retake, we specialize in helping repeat test-takers recognize and overcome this exact trap.
The Overthinking Problem
The exam is built to test application and clinical reasoning—not just your memory. That means you’re often faced with more than one “good” answer. If you’re a deep thinker (like most future behavior analysts), you might get caught in analysis paralysis:
“They’re trying to trick me…”
“Technically both B and C are right… but maybe B is more right?”
“Did I misunderstand the question entirely?”
This leads to time loss, decision fatigue, and sometimes the worst part—changing a correct answer to a wrong one.
Here’s what overthinking looks like in real-time:
Wasting precious time on one question.
Going back and second-guessing your answers.
Losing confidence with every click.
Walking out of the exam unsure, even though you knew the material.
Sound familiar?
We get it, we have been there multiple times. Hence why ABA Retake was born. We’ve helped hundreds of future BCBAs and BCaBAs finally pass the exam—not by having them memorize more, but by teaching them how to think like the test and trust their knowledge.
Here’s How We Do It:
1. Clarity-Driven Answering Strategies
We don’t just teach you content—we teach you how to break down questions the way the test writers think. You’ll finally stop overanalyzing and start identifying the best answer with confidence.
2. Spaced Repetition That Trains Your Brain
With our custom-built spaced repetition system, you’ll see core concepts over and over—until your brain naturally recognizes patterns and answers without hesitation.
3. Scenario Breakdown in Real Time
During live classes, we walk you through real test-like questions and explain why one answer is right (and the others are wrong). You’ll learn how to slow down just enough to be strategic—not stuck. While also increasing knowledge comprehension.
4. Mindset Work That Actually Matters
We build your test-day confidence from the ground up. We help you rewire your test-taking anxiety, so you can walk into your next attempt with a clear head and a game plan.
Ready to Ditch the Doubt?
You don’t need more flashcards. You don’t need more panic. You need a system designed to stop you from overthinking and start helping you pass.