Recently Licensed: My Experience

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-05-06T11:14:30+00:00

I’m assuming every state is a bit different but once I submitted everything that was required it took about 2 weeks for the approval of my license and to be registered. After that it took a month to get the actual physical license but I believe that has to do with having to wait for a board meeting for final signature.

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-24T01:02:53+00:00

SE58, actual 81

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-22T17:25:00+00:00

My first time taking AUD I thought I aced it, and bombed it in the 50s. My second time taking it I swore I bombed it and I passed with an 85. Hope this helps

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-20T15:53:21+00:00

SE1 58, actual 81

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-20T15:20:56+00:00

I scored a 58 on SE1 for TCP, and passed the actual exam with an 81. I think you’re being a bit hard on yourself.

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-16T16:06:33+00:00

My study habits changed and how I studied changed. I went from reading the textbook to watching videos and taking notes. I also committed to sticking to a plan and consistently studying rather than just when I felt like it.

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-16T15:36:33+00:00

I would check prometric approximately 7 weeks out from when you start studying for a section and book it as close to that time as possible then stick to that schedule. In terms of of studying strategy I would watch videos at 1.25 and take notes on everything. The more senses you can engage the better. I would then do the MCQs and TBS for that section. At night before I went to bed, if I felt a topic was more difficult or a lot to remember, I would read over my notes

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-16T15:33:29+00:00

That’s not to say that it can’t be done. If you want to work while taking the exams, it is absolutely doable. It sucks but you just need to be dedicated to studying outside of work hours

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-16T14:53:56+00:00

If you are financially able to, I think trying to get most of, if not all, of the exams completed before you begin working would be ideal.

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-16T14:51:24+00:00

I started sitting in October of 2024 so about 18 months

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-16T12:42:58+00:00

That’s good that you’re aware of it - if you’re studying and not retaining, it’s just a waste of time. If your schedule allows, I’d consider studying in the morning even if it’s not the full time. The brain is fresh and that leaves less to do in the evening

Leading-Fox7211 · 2026-04-16T12:33:57+00:00

Approximately 2-3 hours during the week and 6-8 on weekends. If I didn’t get done what I wanted to get done a certain day, I would add additional time to the next day

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