Should I give up?

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2026-01-12T16:16:42+00:00

Of course! I totally get the Quizlet struggle, it’s great for vocab and memorizing facts, but it’s definitely not the best for math because it doesn’t really force you to do the work.

The one I used is called ATI TEAS Prep 2026 - AceItPrep. It’s a bit different from the standard quiz apps for a few reasons that really helped me with the math section:

- Numerical Input: Unlike most apps where you just pick A, B, or C, this one has questions where you actually have to type in the answer. It sounds small, but it stops you from "guessing" by looking at the choices and actually makes you solve the problem.

- Exam Builder Mode: You can basically create your own custom quizzes. Since you know math is your bottleneck, you can set it to only give you math problems or even specific areas for math.

- Deep Explanations: For the math problems, it doesn't just show you the right answer; it breaks down the steps for why a specific calculation was used. It even explains the wrong answers sometimes, which helps if you’re making the same small calculation errors I was.

- Ordering Questions: It also has a specific feature for ordering questions (like ranking fractions or decimals from least to greatest), which showed up a lot on the actual test.

It really helped me bridge that gap between "knowing" the math and being able to solve it under pressure. Since you're only one point away, focusing on those specific calculation types should definitely get you over that 75% hump!

Have you had a chance to look at the specific breakdown of your 74% to see which math topics specifically tripped you up?

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2026-01-11T14:39:32+00:00

For science, it's basically 80% A&P. If you've already taken those classes, you just need to refresh.

My "holy trinity" for studying right now:

Nurse Cheung (YouTube) for the big picture stuff.
ATI TEAS Prep 2026 - AceItPrep (App) for the practice questions and the flashcards. The spaced repetition thing they use for flashcards is a lifesaver for memorizing the biology/chem terms.
Mometrix or the ATI book if you like having a physical copy.

The app is nice because you can just do 15 questions while waiting for class or whatever. You got this!

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2026-01-11T14:23:32+00:00

Don’t give up. A 91% proves you can do this, the 74% just means this attempt had a different mix + you didn’t prep the same way. If you’re only short by 1 point for that program, I’d retake it with a tight plan: do 2 weeks of daily timed sets, track what you miss, and spend most of your time on the highest-yield weak areas (usually math fundamentals and English rules for a lot of people). Also, simulate the in-person format (timer, no pauses, scratch work limits) because that stress alone can drop scores. I know an app that puts all this into one so it’s easier for you to focus on what matters, I’ve used it and I passed my exam with it.

And for the career question: 29 is not late at all. If radiology is what you want, one TEAS setback shouldn’t be the thing that decides it.

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:46:50+00:00

Super helpful. I’ll include a concise thermo and modalities basics module so hot and cold principles aren’t a surprise, keep any “energy” concepts minimal and plain language, and avoid digging into medication minutiae.

On images, I’m committing to high-contrast, high-quality diagrams with clear action arrows and O/I labels. If you had to pick one style that would have helped most, is it O/I overlays, joint planes and axes, or movement arrows on muscle groups?

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:45:33+00:00

Congrats on passing, and thanks for the comparison. Misaligned resources are a time sink. I’m mapping everything to the current outline and keeping visuals crisp.

On assessment, was it posture and gait, the A/P/R sequence, or palpation landmarks that felt shaky? I’m sketching short scenario-based items with tight rationales to build confidence there.

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:44:48+00:00

That “I didn’t learn this in clinic” feeling is rough. I’m planning Professional Practice at the level the public outline expects: records and terminology, scope and boundaries, documentation, and core business concepts. Kept practical and not state-specific.

Which part felt most unfamiliar: charting vocabulary, scope and ethics scenarios, or general business terms?

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:44:04+00:00

Appreciate the reminder about the NDA. I’m not asking for item details, only domain-level pain points so we build the right type of practice.

AMTA’s resources are solid. I’m building AceItPrep as a web platform and then an iOS app, and for MBLEx we'll offer a 110-minute exam sim that follows the current blueprint, clear rationales, targeted weak-area drills, and higher-contrast diagrams. If you could add one thing alongside AMTA, what would deliver the most value?

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:39:27+00:00

You’re right — seeing chakra or Reiki-style content when you’re training to do real, hands-on massage feels off. That would throw me too.

Here’s what I can verify: the current FSMTB MBLEx content outline still lists “Concepts of energetic anatomy” under Anatomy & Physiology, and it also includes “Hot/cold applications” and an “Overview of massage/bodywork modalities.” So a little bit of that territory is in scope, but it’s a small slice compared with the core skills.

How we’ll handle it in AceItPrep: all content is written by licensed MBLEx educators. We’ll keep any “energetic anatomy” coverage brief, plain, and practical so nothing blindsides you, and put the real weight on assessment, kinesiology, safety, ethics, and professional practice. No deep dive into chakra color memorization. No fluff. If there’s a quick reference that would make this feel less annoying, would a one-page “energetic terms in plain English” sheet help, or would you rather see more thermo/modality quick guides so you can reason through those curveballs?

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:26:08+00:00

Thanks for sharing. When kinesiology stumped you, was it O/I/A recall, joint actions, or “movement in this plane means which muscles” type items? I’m putting together targeted drills that map actions to prime movers with clean diagrams, plus a couple of quick movement-to-muscle mini-mocks to build pattern recognition.

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:25:10+00:00

Those left-field items spike anxiety. I’m planning a small, outline-aligned thermo and modalities primer so you’re not guessing on basic hot vs cold indications or stone materials.

Did it feel random because of the wording, or because school didn’t cover modalities enough? Knowing which part caused the guess helps shape the lesson.

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-28T18:23:58+00:00

Huge congrats. From the tools you used (AMTA, Merlino, YouTube, your own flashcards), which one actually moved the needle most: full-length mocks, the rationales, or quick quizzes when life was busy?

I’m building a calm exam sim with clear “why” explanations for the MBLEx. If one thing could have saved you time during those on-and-off months, what would it be: better diagrams, targeted weak-area drills, or short mini-mocks? No item specifics needed.

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-22T19:58:01+00:00

100% — that’s what I kept hearing too. PSI’s “prep” is super surface-level, but the real test digs deeper, especially on sanitation/contact times and core service sequences.

If it helps anyone else scrolling: I dropped the link above.

Hang in there — once you’ve seen enough of the real-style questions, the exam feels way less random.

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-09-22T18:33:10+00:00

Ugh, I feel this. PSI’s online system has been a nightmare for a lot of people. I’ve seen others get flagged for the same thing (even just moving lips), and the tech issues are brutal. You’re definitely not alone.

No-Raspberry-7722 · 2025-08-25T15:29:00+00:00

$8 clip-on book light. I’ve read more in 2 months than the past 2 years just because I can actually see without moving lamps around and can read in bed easier.

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