ExamAce® Adapt is Now Available

Smarter Licensure Prep Starts Here: Introducing ExamAce® Adapt

Preparing for a licensure exam in Cosmetology, Barbering, Esthetics, or Nails just got a whole lot smarter. Meet ExamAce Adapt—Pivot Point’s next-generation digital exam prep solution designed to increase learner confidence, reduce study time and boost first-time pass rates. Questions are categorized to align with NIC, PSI, and TDLR Candidate Information Bulletins (CIBs)—along with other state board testing agencies—ensuring learners practice the correct content required for their state or national exams.

Built on the trusted foundation of ExamAce®, this innovative platform uses adaptive technology to create personalized practice quizzes tailored to each student’s unique strengths and weaknesses. With real-time feedback, unlimited practice options, and mobile access, ExamAce Adapt empowers learners to study smarter, not harder.

“One of our students just passed her State Board Theory Exam and passed thanks to ExamAce Adapt! The student took all three versions of the Fundamentals: Cosmetology mock exam and used the adaptive quizzes to practice 300 questions—then passed her exam with confidence.” — Libby DeLoach – Director of Cosmetology, Technical College of the Lowcountry

Why ExamAce Adapt Works

When learners feel confident, they perform better. ExamAce Adapt is engineered to maximize readiness by offering:

• Adaptive Practice Quizzes – Unlimited 30-question quizzes that adjust to performance history, helping learners focus where they need it most.
• Realistic Mock Exams – Simulated 100-question exams (two for Nails) mirror the real licensure test experience, offering an untimed number of attempts.
• CIB-Aligned Questions – All content is based on Candidate Information Bulletins (CIBs), ensuring learners are practicing exactly what they’ll be tested on.
• Anywhere Access – Whether on a desktop, tablet, or phone, students can prep whenever—and wherever—they choose.
• Spanish Language Support – Available for Cosmetology starting Summer 2025, making quality prep accessible to even more students.

ExamAce Adapt offers much more than just practice questions. It’s a complete exam readiness system with tools that support both learners and educators:

• Smart Dashboards – Track progress visually, see rationales for each answer, and monitor performance by category to pinpoint improvement areas.
• Remote Time Tracking – Ideal for hybrid and online programs, this feature helps ensure learners are meeting study time requirements.
• Educator Insights – Starting later this summer, instructors and administrators will have access to a detailed performance dashboard to better support students before exam day.

How It Works

Learners build exam readiness through mock tests, performance breakdowns, adaptive practice quizzes, and real-time progress tracking with visual feedback.

1. Take a Mock Exam: Learners start with a realistic 100-question assessment based on their specific program and CIB guidelines.
2. Get a Performance Breakdown: Results are analyzed by category to identify strengths and growth areas.
3. Practice Smarter: Students generate their own adaptive quizzes that prioritize their weaker topics.
4. Track Progress: Learners receive real-time feedback with explanations and visual dashboards to measure improvement.

Complimentary Access — ExamAce Adapt is included with all LAB student and educator seats at no additional cost. Learners can gain access in LAB directly through their Learner Resources Widget.

Learn more about how ExamAce Adapt delivers positive results with personalized, powerful exam prep.

Pivot Point’s LAB is a ground-breaking learning environment, built specifically for learners and educators in the beauty, barber, and wellness industry. An incubator for talented future and current progressionals, LAB combines best-in-class educational content, creativity and a collaborative environment to:

• Engage the learning community
• Enhance personal learning experiences
• Expand educator instructional opportunities

“Our students love LAB. It truly is a wonderful environment… We have the highest State Board test scores for cosmetology in the state for 2015 and couldn’t have done it without LAB.” — Martin Gugliotti – Dean of Students, International Institute of Cosmetology

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TRUSTED CONTENT. REAL EXAM READINESS.

Success on licensure exams starts with practicing the right content. With ExamAce® Adapt, questions are categorized to align with NIC, PSI, and TDLR Candidate Information Bulletins (CIBs)—as well as other state board testing agencies—ensuring learners are practicing what they need for their state or national exams. That means:

• Learners can track progress by official exam categories.
• Adaptive quizzes target weaker areas while reducing repetition of mastered topics.
• Practice feels purposeful and focused on the content that matters most.

Pivot Point is honored to be used as a reference for preparing exam questions by multiple testing agencies, including NIC, PSI, TDLR, and other state boards, so that students and instructors can feel confident they’re preparing with a trusted and widely recognized resource.

It’s smarter practice, built on alignment, to give learners confidence when it counts.

“NIC is proud to partner with Pivot Point in the collaborative development of our national examinations. This partnership ensures that test takers are not only well-prepared but also confidently positioned for success on their journey toward licensure across the United States. Together, we’re raising the standard for professional readiness in the beauty and wellness industry.” — Susan Colard – Executive Director/Government Relations, National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology

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Print Resources:

Prepare with confidence. Pivot Point’s exam prep books in cosmetology, barbering, esthetics, and nails provide clear practice tests with straightforward questions and answers—equipping learners with the tools they need to succeed on state licensure exams.

Fundamentals: Cosmetology 2nd Edition License Exam Prep

The Pivot Point Fundamentals: Cosmetology 2nd Edition Exam Prep Book prepares learners for the licensure exam. It includes 17 practice tests divided by subject. With more than 1,000 questions and a final exam, this valuable guide helps learners identify what they know and what they still need to learn. Test questions closely mimic professional licensure exams, using similar industry terminology and styles to enhance student preparation.

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Fundamentals: Barbering Exam Prep Book

The Pivot Point Fundamentals: Barbering Exam Prep Book is a small, powerful tool for licensure exam preparation. It includes 18 practice tests divided by subject. This helps learners identify what they know and what they still need to learn. The test questions closely mimic professional licensure exams, using similar industry terminology and styles for effective preparation.

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Fundamentals: Esthetics Exam Prep Book

The Pivot Point Fundamentals: Esthetics Exam Prep Book is a small, powerful tool for licensure exam preparation. It includes practice tests divided by subject. This valuable guide helps you identify what you know and what you still need to learn. Test questions closely mimic professional licensure exams by using similar industry terminology and styles to help you prepare more effectively.

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Fundamentals: Nails Exam Prep Book

The Pivot Point Fundamentals: Nails Exam Prep Book is a small, powerful print tool designed to prepare you for the licensure exam. It includes practice tests divided by subject. This valuable guide helps you identify what you know and what you still need to learn. Test questions closely mimic professional licensure exams by using similar industry terminology and styles to help you prepare more effectively.

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Pivot Point’s educational materials are also featured on the NIC and PSI websites, giving learners trusted resources directly from leading exam organizations.

A single location for up-to-date national education and licensing information for each state.

https://nictesting.org/pivot-point/

World-leading tests, delivered with trusted science and the very best test-taker experience.

https://www.psionlinestore.com/pivot-point/

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NIC is a registered trademark of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology. PSI is a registered trademark of PSI Services LLC. Neither organization participated in creating, nor do they endorse, the ExamAce® Adapt product.

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