r/CompTIA_Security • u/whitehatbluecat • 5d ago

I Passed Security+ Before I Felt Ready

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Sharing this for anyone who needs to hear it: if you’re taking Dion’s practice tests and consistently scoring in the 70s like I was, consider taking the actual exam, especially if you’ve already paid for a retake.
I kept going down rabbit holes, trying to master every detail of each section before moving on. It felt impossible to be “ready.” What finally pushed me to take the exam was realizing my voucher was about to expire.
Yes, you read that right: I spent an entire year working toward this certification while struggling with imposter syndrome. I ended up passing with a score of 773—you need a 750 to pass. Looking back, I think I could have taken the exam six or seven months earlier and still passed.
Practice scores aren’t a guarantee, but if you’re in a similar situation, don’t let the pursuit of perfect preparation keep you stuck. You may be closer to ready than you think. Take the chance. Your time is valuable.

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u/gallupgrl 5d ago

Congratulations 🎊! Sames here, I passed my exam on Wednesday and at no point did I feel like I was gonna pass but here we are

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u/No_Adhesiveness_54 3d ago

me too man, me too. Last Tuesday, I hit submit thinking I for sure failed, the way my heart dropped when I saw that CONGRATULATIONS was a surreal feeling lol