So I just got my results back and I'm officially BCIA certified. Honestly didn't think I'd get here after bombing it twice. My first attempt I scored a 68 when you need a 75, second time a 72. I was this close to giving up and just sticking with my current caseload without the cert.
What finally clicked for me was actually slowing down on the psychophysiology sections — I'd been breezing past the autonomic nervous system stuff thinking I knew it cold, but those questions are way more nuanced than I expected. I also spent the last three weeks drilling with a BCIA practice test every other day instead of just rereading Schwartz & Andrasik. Repetition under timed conditions made a huge difference for my pacing.
If anyone's in the same boat, I'd love to hear what study guide or resources helped you. The official reading list is massive and I'm not sure I used my time efficiently the first two rounds. Any exam tips from people who passed on the first try especially welcome — I want to help my colleague who's testing in August.