So I just got my results back yesterday and I passed the ABST on my second try. Honestly I cried a little. First attempt I scored a 71 and needed a 75, so I was devastated but not completely shocked — I'd only studied for about three weeks and mostly just re-read my textbook chapters. Big mistake.
This time around I completely changed my approach. I spent six weeks total, averaging maybe 90 minutes a night after the kids went to bed. The biggest difference was actually doing timed ABST practice test questions instead of passive reading. I'd do a 50-question block, then go back and understand every wrong answer, not just mark it and move on. Wound up scoring an 82 on the real thing.
Anyone else currently in the middle of studying? Happy to share which topic areas tripped me up the most — the inventory management and financial statements sections were brutal for me and I wish I'd found a solid study guide earlier. What resources are you all using?