1962 annual report.

Since its incorporation in 1947, "2,568 candidates have applied for the Diploma of ABEPP." 1557 applications were received and 1116 awards were made under a "grandfather" provision; 1011 other candidates have been received under the mandatory examination provision. Of 852 candidates who have taken the written examination, 706 (83%) passed on the 1st attempt, 66 passed on a 2nd examination, and 33 are awaiting re-examination. Of those passing written examination, 757 have taken the oral examination and 749 of these have been evaluated: 449 (60%) passed on the 1st attempt, 149 qualified on the 2nd examination. Under the provision of mandatory examination diplomates have been granted to 521 in clinical, 37 in counseling, and 40 in industrial to date. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2010 APA, all rights reserved)