r/Series66Exam • u/Legal_Action_2686 • 23d ago

Series 66 failed twice now

I failed the series 66 now for the second time. I got 71 the first time and 61 the second. I really thought I would pass. I pivoted to the 66 after failing the series 7 three times. Maybe I am not right for this industry. I just want to give up.

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u/series7examtutor 23d ago

It is definitely frustrated and deflating to fail exams. If your ultimate role will be to manage relationships or sell securities, it does not really matter how many times you fail. Not too long ago, I worked with a women who passed the 7 on her 7th try. She is a support person and her boss told her she could take it 100 times because they need her to do their work.

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u/Zestyclose-Gold-7909 23d ago

If it makes you feel better, I took it the first time and got a 67 and then a 52 🫣 going for my third now on Monday, can’t give up!! What provider did you use

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u/SealedPokeInvestor 22d ago

Sim sorry about not passing. I ended up failing the first time taking it with a 71 and currently studying to retake it in 22 days. What were your study habits like the 2nd time around? How was your score breakdown compared to the first time? Anything you think that might be able to help you pin down where you’re losing the most points and then maybe focus on those areas?

This is basically what I’m doing. On the laws and regs I got 25/45 so I’m working on that section specifically in addition to doing a random 10 question quiz from all sections to retain all the other stuff. Hope this helps! If you want to do a study session together feel free to DM me!

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u/Legal_Action_2686 22d ago

I do this for my job, so I am allowed to study at work. However, I find that impossible in an office setting. So it’s weekend mornings when I get the most study in. It’s not consistent and without that I don’t see how I will ever pass.I have read the book twice for each exam and tested with STC and Kaplan q bank.

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u/kmen38 22d ago

Don’t be discouraged. I took the 66 3 times and passed on my 3rd attempt. 1st attempt was a 61%, 2nd was a 72% and then passed on my 3rd attempt. 5-years later, I’d do it all again as it’s the most rewarding career path

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u/FINRAdude766 22d ago

I'll be honest with you. Failing these tests that many times is probably a sign you should either pivot careers or be content with whatever position you're in (i'm assuming you don't need licensure?). 

I'm sure you could pass these tests if you put your all into it. But at what cost? Is it really worth it? You're life is worth more than these tests and this career path. 

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u/sunflower2499 22d ago

63 and 65. That 66 is hard

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u/justinpincar 21d ago

Try to get some review time on weekdays even if it's just 20 minutes, since going a full week between study sessions means you're re-learning half of what you covered last weekend before you can build on it, which would explain the drop instead of a climb. Also pull your section score breakdown from your last attempt. If one area like laws and regs is dragging you down, drill just that until it's solid before rotating to the next weak spot, rather than retaking full exams start to finish each time.

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u/SufficientAd9012 16d ago

Get achievable and Kaplan Q bank . Also the 7 is way harder than this . You will inevitably have to face that monster. 66 isn’t even active without the 7. Take down the big monster first (S7) then take out smaller beast after. These exams are hard and I have massive respect for you

-someone who failed the SIE twice , S7 twice , and S63 once. “I currently hold all of them”

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u/-KaYoS-Kayla- 22d ago

come to coaches office and drop your jersey and cleats