The end!
Paying it forward to all you test takers.
Passed SIE, Life & Health, 7, and 66 first try.
Study habits are essential. Figure out what works best for you and go hard fully commit. I’m a father of two and sometimes you have to prioritize your time for the greater benefit of your children. This meant being half present in times that I didn’t want to be, but keep your eyes on the prize.
The YouTube videos from series 7 guru and Ken were my lifeline. I could always turn on an air pod when in the waiting room and always digested content during windshield time.
I personally didn’t absorb information by reading the books. I tried, but I made it through a few pages and felt my time would be better spent drilling questions.
I use the Kaplan KeyBank every morning before work and every evening after putting kids to bed. From there is important to realize what your weak areas are to a targeted drill. Find the Wright YouTube content and apply that to the next simulated exam.
Personally, I never used the dump sheet or flashcards. I realize that I’m an auditory learner so digesting the content and audio and video format worked best for me.
Now for the 66. I took Ken’s brutal exam twice scored 78 and 79. Once I hit 81% in the Kaplan KeyBank I scheduled. I felt more prepared for the 66 than any others, but the test really forces you to pick the lesser of two evil sometimes. Slow down read the full question and think critically. Some of these answers aren’t gonna jump out as the right answer on the first pass. But I assure you if you’ve paid attention to Dean or Ken or both preferably they’ve covered the content you need.
I’m glad it’s over, I’m ready to get to work.
Good luck to all of you testtakers what works for me might not work for you, but wanted to share my experience.
Best wishes!
Edit: Q Bank not Key Bank. Auto correct🙄