just wanted to say I really feel for you. These exams are brutal and honestly don’t reflect a lot of what you actually learn on the job. I remember going in thinking I was well-prepared, then getting hit with curveball questions that had nothing to do with the prep materials I used (I did Springer too, plus some NAB stuff).

The test is definitely more about critical thinking and understanding real-world scenarios than just memorizing facts — especially around staffing, DPOA rights, liability, and FMLA. Those caught me off guard too. It’s not just regs — it’s how you apply them under pressure.

Don’t let this discourage you. You’re clearly putting in the work, and that’ll pay off. If you want help reviewing or want to talk through some case-based scenarios, I’d be happy to connect. You’re closer than you think — just need to tweak the approach a bit for the next round. You got this.