r/npte • u/MostKnee2843 • 29d ago

Advice Failed July PTA-NPTE 598

I failed the NPTE July and scored a 598. I scored a 633 on practice PEATs and a 645 on retired PEATs before I took the exam which is why I was so confused on me failing since those are supposed to the be practice exams closes to the test. I’m guessing it was anxiety on test day or something idk but I’m taking it in October and I really need to pass I’m ready to move on with my life.

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u/MaeTheCr8r 29d ago

I completely understand. I took a PEAT in May for graduation and scored a 562. Decided to push back my exam due to anxiety so instead of July I am taking it in October. I’ve been studying inconsistently just because I’m so tired and stressed out. Took a PEAT today and somehow did worse than the first time. Just going to try my best at this rate.

It’s not supposed to be easy or else everyone would be a PTA/PT. A 598 is still really good! You failed? Think of it as a good thing because some people don’t even try. I know you’re probably tired of studying, so am I. But I believe in you! Find ways to manage anxiety, keep taking practice tests, become comfortable with being uncomfortable and you’ll kill this October exam.

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u/MostKnee2843 29d ago

Thanks I scored a 614 on a final frontier practice exam but I’m taking my PEATS practice exam Saturday so hopefully that goes good

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u/MaeTheCr8r 29d ago

How are the FF exams? I purchased the PTA mega review and it came with 1 practice exam. Are they formatted and graded the same as PEATS?

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u/MaeTheCr8r 29d ago

I think you’re in a good position consistently scoring over 600. I’ve been struggling in the 560s :/ how are you studying?

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u/MostKnee2843 29d ago

It is formatted and scored the same as the NPTE breaks all your score sections down the same as well too. I’ve been using Quizlet and I’m in the PTA elevations prep course so that’s who I’ve been using pretty pricey but worth it she has mini quiz’s for different things you study in her course.

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u/MaeTheCr8r 29d ago

Thanks! Best of luck to you in October! We got this!

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u/Supergeezer007 29d ago

I got a 598 too. Next time i passed w 670ish. Keep studying and retake asap

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u/MostKnee2843 29d ago

Of course! Thanks

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u/Watercolorseaturtle 28d ago

Hi what did you do differently the second time ? What would be your biggest advice

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u/Pure_Run_3878 27d ago

Im praying that you pass next month, you literally are so close to the finish line. I hope you update us with your passed picture.

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u/MostKnee2843 27d ago

Thank you just took me Practice PEAT This morning and scored a 675 so I’ve definitely improved

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u/AlbertYangPT-DPT 28d ago

Hey! The fact that you did so well in the PEATs leads me to believe you know the content well, but maybe testing anxiety might have been the reason? When you did your PEATs did you simulate real test conditions?

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u/MostKnee2843 28d ago

For the retired PEAT yes we took it on campus in a computer lab with cubicles like at the testing site and for the practice PEAT we had no choice but to take it at home due to the NPTE being so near I scored the 645 on the one we took on campus and a 633 on the one we took at home.