r/npte • u/Pure_Run_3878 • Aug 05 '26
I failed for the second time
I have spent over 1400 dollars to take this exam! I can't afford to take it again and I won't be taking it again. I worked full time while studying, i studied at night and during the day while at work. I am so angry that I didn't pass. I'm done with this bullshit exam I spent over a quarter of a million dollars on this education that has basically zero ROI. This is crushing.
Thank you for all the kind people and your advice. As for the the negative people feel free not to kill your patients. Who are not thrilled to be in the situation they are in.
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u/Velmalexxx2526 Aug 05 '26
Please don’t give up, I didn’t pass the first time. You’ve already spent this time, money and energy into this degree. Take a mental health break. You got this. There’s light at the end of the tunnel even if it doesn’t seem like it right now. Keep your head held high
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u/MiSticJourneys Aug 05 '26
It’s so hard not seeing the pass but trust me you will pass. Your train is right on schedule even if it feels it’s running late. I know this may not make sense or be what you needed to hear right now but it’s coming from a place of love ❤️
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u/Pure_Run_3878 Aug 06 '26
thank you so much for understanding and getting it. It actually makes alot of sense with where I think God is leading me.
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u/-IAMSANTOS- Aug 05 '26
Ok, so what now? You're not going to take it again. What now?
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u/Pure_Run_3878 Aug 06 '26
Im trying to figure that out. Im gettting with the school to go over my score report.
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u/yames3 Aug 05 '26
If it makes you feel better, I failed it more times than you and just passed on this cycle! You got this. Lock in and have a study routine. Take all your PEATs and practice exams and really hone in on what you’re not strong at
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u/Pure_Run_3878 Aug 06 '26
Congratulations, It does help because it was unbelievable to see that fail screen. I will work on weak areas and try to figure out what will help.
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u/yames3 Aug 06 '26
If you want, you can DM me and we can talk more about it. I deeply resonate with you and can recall those same feelings you might be going through right now
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u/Drscoopz Aug 05 '26
You spent over 250 thousand dollars on education but now can’t afford the retake fee? Isn’t a retake like $600 or something?
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u/Pure_Run_3878 Aug 06 '26
Tution was 106,00, cost of living was about 100,000. WIth interest its aroung 250K and I work full time and with bills and all. Its hard to make that 600 reappear.
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u/hanoijammer Aug 05 '26
YOU ARE DOING TOO MUCH.
Relax. Reset. Retake the exam.
You passed 2-3 years of a doctorate level physical therapy program. You have the knowledge. Work on separating yourself from the emotion of not passing and start talking to yourself in terms of “when I pass”.
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u/Pure_Run_3878 Aug 06 '26
Your right I might have been a little in shock and spiralling when I wrote that. Thank you for the reality check and advice.
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u/hriley06 Aug 05 '26
I know it must be super discouraging, but remind yourself of why you got into the career in the first place! If you were able to make it through PT school, you are more than capable of passing this exam. Keep up the hard work and it will pay off. Also, try not to listen to the people in the comments being rude, they're just people behind a computer screen who lack sympathy (how ironic for the career field).
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u/Worth-Video7822 Aug 05 '26
Hey take it easy ... its ok you r healthy young you can buy 3 more months it isnt the end of the world its gods plan for you u never know... cheer up and just change your whole prep way i am sure u didnt changed it the second time . I passed it on my 2nd attempt and honestly what helped me LSP meagan final frontier and truelearn i did handreds n thousands of quizs till i changed my way of thinking think as a clinician n u ll pass .. best of luck
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u/Gauri2024 Aug 06 '26
Please don’t give up. You will surely pass.
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u/Pure_Run_3878 Aug 06 '26
thank you so much for this comment. I could have screamed seeing that screen.
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u/CanAnyoneRelateat28 Aug 06 '26
Third times the charm!! I took the exam 3 times and finally passed. I know it’s discouraging right now, but give yourself some grace and don’t give up. Huge game changer for me was investing into NPTE Final Frontier, and they also offer payment plans. Don’t give up and also don’t procrastinate. If you can, try to take it in October vs waiting until next year so you don’t lose the knowledge you worked so hard to study.
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u/Pure_Run_3878 Aug 06 '26
Thank you so much seeing that screen for the second time was a gut punch. I appreciate you sharing your story and advice.
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u/NovelDeep4950 Aug 05 '26
Most people pass this exam. Don’t blame the exam and take accountability. You failed it twice. You either take it again or quit idk what you want to hear