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Hey everyone,

Quick question for those who are studying for AANP FNP exam, or those who have just passed it...

While I am doing practice exams, what percentage should I be aiming for? I know on APEA I think it said 70 or higher and you are good to go.. is this correct? I am taking 150 questions at a time from different sources (Hollier, Leik, etc.) and I am scoring anywhere from 65%-75% usually with an occasional 80%. Am I getting close to being ready? My exam is a little over a week away but I do not want to take it if I am not in the range I need to be. I know on the ACTUAL exam passing is 500 or more, but how can I translate this at home?

I felt pretty good until a read a few threads where some were scoring 95% and that is how they knew they were ready! :nailbiting: If thats what I should be scoring then I REALLY need to postpone my test!

Thank you in advance!

Marbug7

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I don't know if it will help, but when I took Margaret Fitzgerald's review course she said to aim for consistent 80's before taking the boards. So that's how I'm studying. I feel like it's better to be safe than sorry. Good luck! I take mine in August and am already thinking of postponing. I'm so excited. :)

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That does help. I heard that from Fitzgerald as well, however I was not sure since on the APEA website practice tests I think it said 70% or higher a good chance of passing the exam. Honestly, I don't ever think I will feel ready! Thanks!

Anyone else here anything about practice test percentages?

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That does help. I heard that from Fitzgerald as well, however I was not sure since on the APEA website practice tests I think it said 70% or higher a good chance of passing the exam. Honestly, I don't ever think I will feel ready! Thanks!

Anyone else here anything about practice test percentages?

I initially wanted to get >90% for each category in the Qbank. But i thought it was too much so I aimed for >85%. I felt ready when I was consistently achieving that goal. Don't rush it... It's better to be slow but pass the first time ;-)

Good luck!

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