NPOST QuickPass: Ace Your Police Exam on the First Try

The best way to prepare for the NPOST is to practice with exam-like questions and review all four test sections (Math, Reading, Grammar, and Incident Report Writing). Using a dedicated prep course like QuickPass, which provides timed practice tests and targeted lessons, is an effective approach. It's important to simulate the test's time limits and get familiar with the question styles, especially the math section which requires fast calculations without a calculator.

While 70% in each section is the minimum passing score, you realistically need 95%+ to get hired. Police departments rank candidates by score, and only the top performers typically get called for interviews and job offers. Many candidates score in the 70s-80s but don't get hired because the competition is so intense. Our course is specifically designed to help you achieve these competitive scores through targeted preparation and strategic techniques.

Our course provides targeted training for each of the 4 timed sections: Mathematics (20 questions, 20 minutes), Reading Comprehension (25 questions, 25 minutes), Grammar (20 questions, 15 minutes), and Incident Report Writing (10 questions, 15 minutes). Each module includes progressive difficulty levels, specific techniques, and practice exercises designed to build these skills systematically. We focus especially on time management since you must pass ALL sections to pass the exam.

Yes, you can retake the NPOST, but typically must wait 30 to 60 days and often need to pay the fee again. Many agencies cap the number of attempts or require waiting for the next hiring cycle. Stanard & Associates provides multiple versions of the test (A, B, C, etc.), and retesters usually get a different version. However, failing means missing out on current job openings since most agencies won't wait – they'll move on to other candidates. It's much better to pass on your first attempt.