I just wanted everyone know that preparing for and taking the NPTE for PTA's and PT's is just nothing but stressful. I would like to share my story but it is in no way a recommendation on how you go about preparing. First of all ... I failed my first semester A&P by 2% points but I reapplied to the PTA program and completed it July 17th 2020. I was an average student who did not have good study/organizational habits and had to retake multiple lab practicals. That being said, I shined during all 3 of my clinicals, my second one I made entry level and my 3rd one I made entry level by my 3rd week, so even though I was not smart on paper(testing), I could definitely apply what I had learned. I am a procrastinator at heart so I crammed the last week or two, as well as I took 4 PEAT exams before I took the licensure exam( I really focused on the things I kept getting wrong)....I was and average student...and I PASSED on July 20th, 2020. I heard stories of people studying 8 hours a day for months and I knew that wasn't me, it just wasn't, and I was terrified I would fail.
My point is, you have made it this far, and if you know your basic knowledge and what it means to practice safely, I believe you can pass. Most importantly, BELIEVE in yourself and you can pass. I won't know my score until the 4th of August, but it doesn't matter what it is... because it was a passing score. Good luck to all that need to take the exam still, and good vibes and blessings sent your way!
