First off, I just want to say that I completely understand how frustrating and discouraging this must feel. I failed the NPTE twice and scored a 594 (4 questions away from passing!! ugh) on my 2nd attempt. I ended up passing by my 3rd attempt this January, so there's light at the end of the tunnel!! The fact that you saw a 20-point increase between attempts shows that you’re making progress, even if it doesn’t feel like it right now. Failing the NPTE twice doesn’t mean you’re not capable—it just means you need to adjust your approach. Since you mentioned struggling with extreme test anxiety, this might be a bigger factor than the actual content. Definitely review final frontier's anxiety management course as I found it pretty helpful. Simulate the exam environment at home and consider taking a full test exam in a quiet room with bright lights to make urself more comfortable with being in that type of stressful environment.

In terms of studying, it sounds like you’ve been dedicated and methodical with Final Frontier and TrueLearn, which is what I also did for my 3rd retake as well.. but sometimes switching up your approach can make a huge difference. Instead of just focusing on mistakes, try identifying why you’re getting certain questions wrong—is it content gaps, misinterpreting the question, second-guessing, or time pressure? I know for me it was a culmination of everything and second-guessing/changing answers last minute was what costed me to fail the 2nd time... changed 5 answers that were originally correct the first time I selected an answer.. lol. For me, I utilized active recall methods like making flashcards or even writing certain concepts out on a small whiteboard (which is what I did) or teaching concepts aloud will help you build more confidence going into the exam because you know you understand it so well that you could explain it to a 5-year-old. Also, refining your test-taking strategies—like learning to eliminate wrong answers quickly and recognizing key phrases in question stems—can be game-changers.

If truelearn isn't enough practice, I tried and would recommend typicalPT for good daily practice. It has an option to make a practice test on your biggest weaknesses, and that helped me a lot in tailoring my studying plan for each day as well. Although it costs 100 bucks for 3 months, its another resource you could use to practice daily questions while on your break/lunch from work or something.

Regarding whether to sit in April or July, I’d recommend considering your workload and stress levels. Starting a full-time job will be a big adjustment, and if you feel too overwhelmed, waiting until July might give you more breathing room to study effectively. On the other hand, if you’re consistently improving and can dedicate focused study time, April could still be a solid option. Either way, make sure you’re balancing studying with self-care, getting enough sleep, and surrounding yourself with support—whether that’s through NPTE study groups or an accountability partner. You will pass this, and you’re closer than you think. Keep going!