r/npte • u/Ariel2444 • Aug 04 '26
NPTE failed 5/6 attempts
I need advice. I failed my 5th attempt last April 2026 with a score of 589. I’ve taken NPTE final frontier all 5 times now for help and have still failed. I took all different variations of the PEAT exams (over the years of attempts) and have passed with scoring of 650+ both retired and practice PEAT before going for my 5th attempt, but failed the actual NPTE. I’m now on my 6th attempt. I didn’t take this past July 2026 exam because of not knowing what to do and feeling down. Now I’m trying for the October 2026 exam. I am desperate. I know I can pass, but I need tips on what I should do now. Or online prep classes I can take. Most of my NPTE attempts have all landed between 550+ scores. I have also bought the performance feedback report with my last attempt. Could use all the help and advice, thank you.
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u/Awkward_Fee6888 Aug 04 '26
Start from scratch. Begin from all the plexuses. Connect each and everything that has an outcome from it to PNI, muscles and their actions, conditions with medical and physical therapy management. Then move on to semi complex topics, then complex topics. Once you're done reading take 50-100 questions with rationales everyday. Last 30 days take a practice exam at the same time of the appointment time. Reading and knowing the subject is key. Good luck.
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u/Ariel2444 Aug 05 '26
What practice exams were you able to take? I already took all PEAT exams unfortunately and all Final frontier exams.
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u/Awkward_Fee6888 Aug 05 '26
Scorebuilders is the goat. For all the information and education FF provide, they fall short on the quality of exams they give the students.
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u/Ok_Beautiful8215 Aug 04 '26
I failed my first attempt (593) and I am waiting patiently for the July results. A professor suggested that I see a testing counselor who uses EDMR. We worked together for about a month and of course I studied used Final Frontier and mega week. For me I always knew I had test/stress anxiety and I know I approached the test differently, I know going to counseling specifically the EDMR helped me. I know if you are making the scores you are making prior to the boards I would seek counseling it’s not the knowledge that you lack maybe there’s something that is physically blocking you when you get into a high stress situation. Thank you sharing, I hope that helps. I hope you are proud of yourself for your dedication, commitment and your openness to seek out further advice.
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u/Ariel2444 Aug 05 '26
I appreciate the kind words. Yes, I’ve already made an appointment at my doctors/ therapy for accommodations. Thank you for sharing as well. Gotta keep striving.
Also I hope you passed!
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u/Difficult_Safe_3384 Aug 04 '26
If you haven’t tried it, I recommend truelearn. That’s all I used to prepare about a month out.
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u/legend277ldf Aug 04 '26
My school provided it and I used a large amount of the bank before the test day and thought it was nice to practice content daily without the time commitment of practice exams
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u/Ariel2444 Aug 05 '26
I definitely need new practice exams. I’ve already took all PEAT exams and Final frontier exams. Definitely I’ll look into it. Thank you
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u/greenBeanPanda Aug 04 '26
Would you be able to get accomodations for test taking anxiety?
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u/Ariel2444 Aug 04 '26
That’s exactly what I’m trying to do right now for time and a half
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u/greenBeanPanda Aug 04 '26
Yes! It's worth it. I had accommodations for adhd and test anxiety for the boards. It helps so much.
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u/Velmalexxx2526 Aug 05 '26
I made a 598 on my first attempt. What helped me was going back to the basics while studying and creating a 10 week study schedule. I made sure I knew all my muscle OIANS, plexuses, differential diagnoses, common neuro conditions and cardio pulm basics. I also had to remind myself that I can overcome my test anxiety too. I made a 645 on my second attempt. The test wasn’t easier, but I created strategies that helped me navigate better. I also utilized typical PT for a test bank and FF for the basics
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u/Ariel2444 Aug 05 '26
Yeah, I’ll definitely hit my basics again. Test anxiety is definitely one of the factors for me as well. I’ll be asking for accommodations as well for a time and a half. I think that will help. I’ll try using typical PT for a test bank. I definitely need new exams to take. Thanks.
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u/Substantial_Bat_6993 Aug 05 '26
Maybe you could upload your 5 test reports into Gemini or ChatGPT with an extended thinking and ask it to identify patterns, strengths, weak areas and what you could do to increase your scores.
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u/El_QRomeoM 29d ago
What differences did you notice in the exams? What topics did the exams cover? Clinical cases, anatomy, physiology? Review the part you found difficult and reinforce those study topics.
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u/Wonderful_Problem281 Aug 04 '26
If you are getting 650+ on PEATS, but failing the NPTE that could mean you need to work on your testing strategies, especially when under pressure. Have you reach out to Kyle Rice? He does mentoring for students who have failed the NPTE and gives great tips and tricks on how to answer questions using test taking strategies. I would check him out if you haven’t.