The questions in the exam were not even remotely close to the material provided on achievable. I got 70%. Anyone else with this issue? I’ll for sure be getting a new study guide.
1 Like
I’m really sorry to hear that. I reviewed your account and noticed two adjustments to your studying that will significantly help as you prepare for a retake.
First, you’re going through the exams extremely quickly, spending less than half the allotted time. You spent less than a second on some of the questions, which indicates that you’re jumping directly to a choice you recognize rather than thoughtfully considering and selecting the best choice. Since the Series 63 is very situation-based and a single word can dramatically change the result of the question, it’s essential to read carefully to understand the nuance of each scenario.
Second, it’s critical to review your practice exams after you’ve taken them. It looks like you’ve spent less than a minute for two and only about twenty minutes on the others. Spending a significant amount of time to carefully review and learn from your mistakes is essential - it helps you uncover weaker areas, so you can review these in the text, fill in gaps in your knowledge, and master these to get them correct on your next take.
Since this is specific to your account, please contact us directly at support@achievable.me and we can discuss next steps. Even if you decide to use other materials, we’re still here to support you as you prepare for a retake.
1 Like
I agree, I failed my Series 63 two days ago on my first try as well. Consistently got 85% on Achievable final exam and went through all Achievable’s practice tests. Took at least 10 full practice tests along with all the other quizzes.
This questions on the test were significantly less nuanced, completely different than the hard questions studied here, which is why it came out as such a surprise.
Hi @Darrin_Prohaska, I’m really sorry to hear that.
I reviewed your account and noticed a few concerns with your study history; addressing these issues will significantly help increase your chances of passing on your next take.
It appears that you didn’t read our material at all, instead only taking quizzes and exams. Although you were able to increase your scores through brute force and memorization, it is very likely that you never gained mastery of the underlying concepts since you jumped to an answer that felt familiar from your previous takes.
Looking at your quiz history confirms this; you’re averaging about 20 seconds per question on these exams, using less than 1/3 of the total time. That’s barely enough time to read the question! It’s essential to carefully read the question, think through it, and then review the choices to see which one matches your understanding.
Lastly, it’s absolutely crucial to ensure you review your past exams, to ensure you understand why you made those errors, and to go back to the reading material to expand your knowledge of the concept and ensure you get it right on your next try.
Using the exams alone is a very risky approach, as you’ve seen. It’s much more effective and safer to go through the course fully as intended, to get the most from our materials and build a deep understanding of the content.