Self-study
Hello,
I’ve taken 3 PTs in the last 3 weeks in preparation for the June test, and I have got a 158 each time. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind this score. I think it’s ok and it’s absolutely better than previous scores I’ve got (including my 156 for the April test), but I am trying to figure out how to improve on it before next weekend. I know that’s not much time but I ran into timing issues with the last PT and just felt so fatigued that I knew I didn’t do well on the rest. I truly think I can get my score up to a 165, but what I’m wondering is if there are any tips or tricks out there that people have to suggest either preparation wise or test taking wise. I can put the time in, I’ve taken multiple PTs, I’ve done the core curriculum (or most of it), I just want to know what else I can do to push past the high 150s. I might retake in August but if I can do well enough this weekend to avoid that, that would be ideal. Thanks!
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I was stuck in 158 for months! I got to 160+ by going through the curriculum and seeing where I had any content gaps. I memorized indicators, valid/invalid conditionals, diagrammed obsessively, etc. I also started paying closer attention to when the question stem says "except," "not," or "disagree/agree," which is a couple extra questions that I was getting wrong. Wishing you luck!
Wrong answer journal!!!! This is one of the best ways to improve in a short amount of time. When you catch your bad patterns or habits, you can eliminate them. Good luck! I am taking mine this week. I hope your exam goes exceptionally well :)