1 & Done Exam Prep is a fixed-term, judgment-first MFT licensure exam program built around daily text-message practice. AATBS has prepared behavioral-health candidates since 1976, and its MFT self-study package is one of the most comprehensive available: two print volumes, 1,200+ practice questions, four full-length mock exams, and flashcards. Both are legitimate, independent study tools — this page lays out where each is stronger so you can choose on facts, not ads.
| What matters | AATBS | 1 & Done |
|---|---|---|
| MFT question bank | 1,200+ practice questions plus four full-length mock exams | Clinically reviewed bank with a written rationale for every answer choice |
| Study materials | Two print study volumes and 160+ flashcards shipped to you, plus an online portal | All-digital toolkit: adaptive practice, branching clinical cases, timed mock exams, and daily text delivery |
| Daily study habit | Self-directed study schedule you set yourself | 1–3 questions delivered by text message each day — no app to open |
| Rationale style | Written rationales with practice items | Why the best answer wins and why each tempting alternative loses (FIRST / NEXT / BEST judgment) |
| Access length | Six-month or nine-month access windows per package | Fixed terms of 1, 3, 6, or 12 months that never auto-renew |
| Company background | Founded in 1976; one of the longest-running behavioral-health exam-prep providers | Built specifically for behavioral-health licensure judgment, starting with the MFT exam |
| Platform | Online portal plus print materials | Web app plus SMS today; native iOS and Android apps in development |
| Pricing model | One-time package purchase; sitewide sales are frequent, so list price is rarely the final price | One published price per plan, fixed terms, no rotating discounts |
| If you do not pass | Pass Guarantee extends your access if you meet its conditions; it is not a refund | Retake protection on pay-in-full Jog or Marathon: reimbursement toward one verified retake fee (50% up to $350, or 100% up to $650) |
| Exam coverage | MFT plus social work, psychology, counseling, and other behavioral-health exams | MFT licensure exam now; ASWB, NCMHCE, EPPP, and ANCC in reviewed development |
AATBS details are from its public MFT pages as of September 2026 and may change; check aatbs.com for current pricing, packages, and sale offers.
What we will not claim: that either product guarantees a pass. Neither does. AATBS offers extended access under its Pass Guarantee conditions; 1 & Done offers retake-fee reimbursement on qualifying plans.
No. 1 & Done Exam Prep is an independent exam-preparation resource and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by AATBS, AMFTRB, or any licensing board. AATBS is a trademark of the Association for Advanced Training in the Behavioral Sciences, which is likewise independent of AMFTRB.
AATBS lists 1,200+ MFT practice questions plus four full-length mock exams. 1 & Done runs a smaller, clinically reviewed bank where every answer choice carries a written rationale and content ships in reviewed releases. If you want maximum volume, AATBS is larger; if you want per-choice judgment coaching, that is 1 & Done's focus.
The AATBS Pass Guarantee extends your course access if you meet its conditions — it is not a money-back offer. 1 & Done keeps the study term fixed and, on pay-in-full Jog or Marathon purchases, reimburses the lesser of 50% (up to $350) or 100% (up to $650) of one verified retake registration fee under the accepted terms. Neither is a promise that you will pass.
The AATBS six-month self-study package lists at $449, though near-constant sitewide sales have recently brought it near $359. 1 & Done is a fixed-term program: $250 for one month, $379 for three months, $899 for six months (or $150 per month for six months), and $1,299 for twelve months (or $110 per month for twelve months), with a limited $249 six-month Founding Membership. 1 & Done plans never auto-renew, and its prices do not rotate with sales.
Not yet. Native 1 & Done apps for iOS and Android are in development. Today the product is web-based and delivers its daily practice questions by text message, so there is nothing to download. AATBS combines an online portal with shipped print volumes.
Yes, and some candidates do: AATBS's print volumes and full-length exams for comprehensive review, and 1 & Done's daily text for rehearsing the first-next-best judgment the exam rewards. The free 1 & Done preview is the fastest way to feel the difference.
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