Hey everyone, I wanted to share my experience because I spent weeks searching for good AFTR resources and honestly couldn't find much. Failed my first attempt back in March with a 68% — needed a 75 to pass. That stung. I work full-time at a dealership so studying around shifts was rough, maybe 45 minutes a night if I was lucky.
What turned things around was actually being more systematic about it. I found a decent AFTR practice test online that helped me figure out exactly where my weak spots were (federal tax law and depreciation schedules, in case anyone else struggles with those). Combined that with a proper study guide and started drilling the areas I kept missing instead of just re-reading everything.
Second attempt I scored an 82. The exam felt way more focused on practical application than just memorization — they want you to actually think through scenarios. Anyone else prepping for this right now? Happy to share the specific topics I focused on for the last two weeks before my test.