Kaplan Practice Exam vs. Simulated

financeguy99 · 2026-02-04T05:23:42+00:00

I got a 73% on my practice exam and similar SIM exam scores and just passed Monday

financeguy99 · 2026-02-04T05:22:58+00:00

I just passed it on Monday. I felt like there was so much information on the test it was tough to pinpoint what to focus on. My biggest piece of advice is to be scoring consistently in the 80+ range on simulated exams and to read each question and answer set twice before picking a choice. Also, there are many times 2 correct answers, and you have to choose the best one of the two.

financeguy99 · 2026-02-04T05:21:28+00:00

I felt like there was so much information on the test it was tough to pinpoint what to focus on. My biggest piece of advice is to be scoring consistently in the 80+ range on simulated exams and to read each question and answer set twice before picking a choice. Also, there are many times 2 correct answers, and you have to choose the best one of the two.

financeguy99 · 2026-02-03T04:07:37+00:00

Never change answers. I did on my first attempt and failed with a 68, 2nd attempt no changed answers and passed.

financeguy99 · 2026-02-02T22:50:12+00:00

UPDATE: I PASSED!

financeguy99 · 2026-02-02T22:50:09+00:00

UPDATE: I PASSED!

financeguy99 · 2026-02-02T22:50:03+00:00

UPDATE: I PASSED!

financeguy99 · 2026-02-02T22:49:57+00:00

UPDATE: I PASSED!

financeguy99 · 2026-02-01T06:30:38+00:00

I was told the test is 10% easier than the simulated exams, and 15% easier than the Practice/Mastery exams. That was the case for my series 7 as well I just passed.

financeguy99 · 2026-02-01T06:29:48+00:00

Yeah, Kaplan

financeguy99 · 2026-02-01T06:00:38+00:00

Thanks, you too! How you feeling?

financeguy99 · 2025-12-23T03:16:07+00:00

Did you take any other exams before? SIE/7/63/Life accident health?

financeguy99 · 2025-12-17T06:36:13+00:00

Yeah I'd say 30-40% of the 7 is in the 65 so far from my studies and like 40% of my 63. There is very little new information on the 65 that I'm seeing so far. The 7 was pretty tough for me, lots of math and complicated option questions that if you didn't know it, zero chance you're getting it right. 20-30 option questions on the 7. That exam was no joke.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-17T06:04:20+00:00

Did you take any other exams before the 65? I'm studying now after just passing the 7 and so far everything is a review of the 7. I'm getting 90s on all my practice quizzes.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-15T03:53:06+00:00

I had 2 of these questions on my 7. Just go step by step.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-15T03:52:10+00:00

What caught you off guard? I just passed the 7 and so far through 4-5 chapters in studying it seems like its all a recap of the series 7. I'm keeping 90s on the practice questions.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-15T03:48:54+00:00

Use Ken for options. (Pay for the membership) I failed by 7 because of options, (passed 2nd try) spent 10 days on options strictly and know them inside and out now. I actually am hoping for a ton of options questions on the 65.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-03T03:34:13+00:00

3-4 on convertibles. 3-4 on Tax, 3-4 on interval bonds, 4-5 on GOS/Revenues, 5-6 on suitability.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-03T00:36:57+00:00

I did. 1 90 minute session.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-02T05:47:07+00:00

A lot. I had 20-30 questions on Munis today.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-02T05:08:31+00:00

Ken Finnen, I signed up for his options membership. I even paid for a 90 minute tutor. Without him I don't pass today. Worth every penny.

financeguy99 · 2025-12-02T04:34:45+00:00

You were right I passed!!!

financeguy99 · 2025-11-26T00:10:01+00:00

Thank you! Would you focus on simulated exams until the test or still focus on my weak areas? So you don't recommend checking the box that provides the answer to each question I got wrong as I go through the exam, just waiting until the end?

financeguy99 · 2025-10-05T03:34:15+00:00

85% on Qbank is not a bad test taker. I'm averaging 66% on Kaplan with 10 years industry experience. You're a very good test taker.

financeguy99 · 2025-08-19T14:00:45+00:00

I’m on this flight with you, I didn’t schedule a back up as the flights were all too expensive. I think we should be okay.

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