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36% Off Doll University State Board Prep App shown on phones with written study guide, practice exams, exam videos and AI study tutor
Written + Practical Exam Prep

Pass Your State Board With Confidence

A complete, interactive cosmetology State Board preparation experience designed to help future professionals study, practice, track their progress and walk into testing day better prepared.

  • 12 focused, board-aligned Beauty Library lessons
  • Lesson quizzes + 30 & 100-question timed simulations
  • Practical demonstrations and step-by-step checklists
  • Flashcards, Professor Doll AI Tutor & study planner
  • Progress tracking, achievement badges & discussion lounge
$127.00 $197.00
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Ongoing Support + Accountability

Join the State Board Success Club

A private preparation and accountability community for cosmetology students getting ready for their written and practical licensing exams—so you never have to study alone or wonder what to do next.

  • Personalized 30-, 60- or 90-day study path
  • Private state board community + weekly study check-ins
  • 2 live group Q&A sessions each month with Mari J
  • Ask Mari J support channel
  • Written + practical exam support
  • Trackers, checklists, exam-day and retake support
$37 per month

For State Board Prep App members only. To join the club, you must first gain access to the app by purchasing it. Get the app first

Community and group support. Unlimited private tutoring and guaranteed results are not included.

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Study. Practice. Track Your Progress.

Doll University State Board Prep App for written and practical cosmetology exam preparation

Learn

  • 12 focused, board-aligned lessons
  • Written-exam subject review
  • Beauty science, sanitation & infection-control education
  • Study resources and printable plans

Practice

  • Lesson quizzes with instant feedback
  • 30-question and 100-question timed simulations
  • Practical demonstrations and exam checklists
  • Flashcards for repeated terminology review

Stay Supported

  • Professor Doll AI Tutor & academic study planner
  • Progress dashboard and achievement badges
  • Student discussion lounge & Ask Doll U questions
  • Study on mobile, tablet or desktop

This is an independent cosmetology exam-preparation resource. Requirements and examination content may vary by state and testing provider. Students should confirm current requirements with their state licensing board.

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You Don't Have to Study Alone.
You Need a Plan and a Community.

Studying on your own can leave you guessing about what to do next. The Success Club gives you structure, support and accountability.

✦Not sure where to start studying
✦Unsure how many weeks you need to prepare
✦Studying alone with no accountability
✦Struggling to stay consistent
✦Confused by written theory concepts
✦Nervous about setting up the practical kit
✦Not sure how to improve practice-test scores
✦Anxious about exam day
✦Unsure what to do after an unsuccessful attempt
✦Wanting guidance from a licensed master cosmetologist
✦Not sure what changed for your state
✦Missing a community of students on the same path
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Doll University

State Board Success Club

Ongoing support, accountability and guidance for cosmetology students preparing for their written and practical licensing exams. The private community that helps you stay consistent, confident and exam-ready. Available to State Board Prep App members only.

Doll University State Board Success Club: personalized study path, private community, weekly check-ins, live group Q&A with Mari J, Ask Mari J, and two ways to study
1. Personalized Study Path

Learn how to build a study schedule based on:

  • Your anticipated examination date
  • The amount of time you have available
  • Written exam, practical exam or both
  • Your strongest and weakest subject areas
  • First-time testing or retaking an exam

Follow a 30-, 60- or 90-day preparation path.

2. Private State Board Community
  • Ask state board questions
  • Connect with other cosmetology students
  • Find study partners
  • Share study progress
  • Discuss written and practical preparation
  • Receive encouragement and accountability
  • Celebrate passing results
3. Weekly Study Check-In

A new accountability post each week to help you:

  • Set weekly study goals
  • Track completed lessons
  • Track practice-test scores
  • Identify areas that need improvement
  • Stay consistent
  • Prepare for upcoming examination dates
4. Live Group Q&A with Mari J

Topics can include:

  • Written exam preparation
  • Practical exam procedures
  • Kit setup
  • Sanitation and infection control
  • Study strategies and test anxiety
  • Common mistakes
  • Questions about using the app
  • Preparing after an unsuccessful attempt

Two live group support sessions each month. Replays are added to the member library for anyone who cannot attend live.

5. Ask Mari J

Submit questions in the private Ask Mari J channel, such as:

  • Confusing written concepts
  • Practical exam instructions
  • Kit preparation and study planning
  • Exam-day preparation
  • How to improve practice scores
  • What to do after failing an examination
  • How to use Doll University resources

Support is provided through the community and scheduled group sessions. Unlimited private one-on-one tutoring is not included.

6. Written Exam Support
  • Identify weak subject areas
  • Review missed questions
  • Improve practice-test scores
  • Time-management strategies
  • Test-taking techniques
  • Sanitation and infection-control reinforcement
  • Study-session guidance and practice-exam accountability

The complete lessons, quizzes, flashcards and timed exams are housed inside the State Board Prep App.

7. Practical Exam Support
  • Understanding practical-exam expectations
  • Organizing supplies and preparing your kit
  • Practicing procedures in the correct order
  • Sanitation and disinfection
  • Maintaining setup and cleanup standards
  • Timing each procedure
  • Avoiding common mistakes
  • Recovering when something goes wrong during practice

The complete practical demonstrations and step-by-step checklists are housed inside the State Board Prep App.

8. Resources & Trackers

Resources may include:

  • Study-schedule templates and weekly study trackers
  • Examination countdown calendar
  • Kit and supply checklist
  • Practical-practice and practice-score trackers
  • Exam-day checklist
  • Test-anxiety preparation guide
  • Retake preparation worksheet
  • Questions to ask the testing provider or state board
9. Exam-Day Preparation
  • Confirming the appointment
  • Reviewing identification requirements
  • Checking required supplies
  • Planning arrival time
  • Managing anxiety
  • Following examiner instructions
  • Using time effectively
  • Staying composed after making a mistake
  • Understanding what happens after testing
10. Retake Support

A clear next-step process instead of starting over without direction:

  • Reviewing the score report
  • Identifying weak areas
  • Creating a new study plan
  • Adjusting practice methods
  • Tracking improved scores
  • Preparing emotionally for another attempt
  • Returning to the community for accountability
11. State Board Updates

Announcements about relevant changes for the states currently supported by Doll University:

  • Testing-provider updates
  • Examination changes
  • Candidate-information updates
  • Kit or supply changes
  • Application reminders
  • Licensing-process updates

Students are still responsible for confirming final requirements with their official state board and testing provider.

12. Student Wins & Pass Celebrations
  • Improved practice-test scores
  • Completed study milestones
  • Scheduled examination dates
  • Written and practical exam passes
  • New licenses
Study. Stay Consistent. Feel Confident.

How to Join

Step 1 · Self-Paced

State Board Prep App

$127

Complete self-paced study system with lessons, quizzes, timed practice exams, practical demos, checklists, flashcards, study tools and AI tutoring.

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Step 2 · App Members Only

State Board Success Club

$37per month

Community, accountability, live group support and Ask Mari J access. Available to State Board Prep App members only.

Join the Success Club

The Success Club is for State Board Prep App members only. To join, first gain access to the app by purchasing it, then join the club.

What Is Not Included

  • State board application fees
  • Examination fees
  • Physical examination kits or supplies
  • Guaranteed passing results
  • Unlimited private tutoring
  • Private one-on-one coaching
  • The $127 State Board Prep App (purchased separately and required before joining the club)

This is an independent cosmetology exam-preparation resource. Requirements and examination content may vary by state and testing provider. Students should confirm final requirements with their official state board and testing provider.

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For State Board Prep App members only. Purchase the app first to gain access.

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