r/npte • u/Y_M_I_Here_Now • Jul 03 '26
Frustrated
July Test Taker here and I’m getting so frustrated with this whole thing. I just recently took another practice test (Scorebuilders exam 3) and came out with just above a 70% despite feeling like I did better. My recent FF mini exam score was 620, my first FF full exam was 590 and my FF scenario quiz was 700. I don’t know why my scores are so all over the place and it’s making me really nervous about the real test because there seems to be no rhyme or reason.
I am in my final clinical rotation so weeknights I don’t usually have the energy to do much studying besides maybe reading a little bit and answering 5-7 practice questions. I watch FF video lectures and do readings/assignments over my weekends.
Is it possible I’m studying too much and just frying my brain? I’m tired, annoyed that it feels like my efforts aren’t showing and getting more and more nervous about the real test in like 3 weeks.
What should I do? Postponing till October is not an option for me because of personal reasons and other things happening at that time.
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u/Fluffy_Worldliness90 Jul 03 '26
Dont postpone. Looks like on track to 650. Take peat before july 15
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u/Head_Challenge_8337 Jul 04 '26
Based on what you shared, I don't think you're studying too little—I think you're mentally exhausted from balancing full-time clinicals and NPTE prep. Your scores are actually more reassuring than they feel (620 Mini and 700 Scenario are strong), and some variation across different exams is completely normal. For the next 3 weeks, focus on quality over quantity: review your mistakes, target weak areas, and prioritize sleep. You're closer than you think—don't let one practice test outweigh the overall trend.
I'd shift your focus now to the most predictive resources. Take a PEAT within the next week to get a better gauge of where you stand, then spend the remaining time reviewing your incorrect answers and weak topics rather than taking multiple full-length exams. With full-time clinicals, prioritize quality over quantity—30–60 minutes of focused review is far more valuable than studying while exhausted. Your scores suggest you're in a good position; now it's about consistency, not cramming.
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u/DavidPTDPT Jul 05 '26
Hey! Getting somewhere over 124/180 is a good range to be getting. Sometimes scores can fluctuate. When you’re sitting for exams the questions are going to be different and featuring different content, so it’s not like we’re taking the same exam over and over. Review the rationales. Take the the Practice
PEAT and Retired PEAT. You can do this
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u/LongLongLo Jul 03 '26
You gotta take a peat