So I just got my results yesterday and I'm still kind of in shock — 82%! I failed my first attempt back in March with a 71% and honestly didn't know what I was doing wrong. I'd read through the official materials twice and felt like I understood the content, but the actual exam questions threw me off completely. The way they phrase things is tricky, especially the scenario-based stuff in the records management and compliance sections.
What finally made the difference was finding a solid ECRE practice test that actually mimicked the real question style. I did about 4-5 full practice runs in the two weeks before my retake, timing myself strictly. I also put together my own ECRE study guide by pulling weak areas from my practice scores and drilling those specifically — turns out I was weak on legal holds and information governance frameworks.
For anyone just starting out: don't underestimate the ethics and professional responsibility section. It's smaller but it's where a lot of people drop points. Happy to share my exam tips if anyone has specific questions about prep strategy.