Failed with a 70, any advice???
Thanks for reaching out! I know it’s tough to come so close with a 70, but you’re in a solid position and just a few adjustments away from passing.
Your practice results show you’ve built strong knowledge in common stock, preferred stock, corporate debt, investment companies, and U.S. government debt. That’s excellent work. The best opportunity for improvement comes from focusing on municipal debt, taxes, retirement/education plans, and rules/ethics. These sections brought your overall score down, but they’re also where you can pick up the extra points you need.
I’d recommend revisiting those chapters in the text and drilling the related quizzes. Then, take another full-length practice exam after working on your weaker areas. After each practice exam, review every question carefully (right or wrong), and make sure you fully understand the reasoning behind the answers.
Aim to consistently get your practice exam scores into the mid-to-upper 80s before retaking the real thing; that buffer will help cover any test-day nerves or tricky question sets. You’re very close, and with a bit more targeted practice, I’m confident you’ll get over the line. You got this!
Best,
Mataia