Been searching for the CLE passing score and I keep seeing different numbers. Some say 70%, others say 75%, and the official website isn't super clear.
I've been working through "CLE" searches online and the passing requirement seems to vary by state or version? Or am I overthinking this?
My practice test scores are hovering around 73%. Should I be aiming higher before I schedule my actual exam?
Also I noticed on CLE - Certified Lactation Educator — are the practice questions usually harder or easier than the real thing? Trying to calibrate how ready I actually am.
Any recent test takers who can share what the real cutoff is?
If you're looking for a starting point, the free cle anatomy physiology of lactation is worth trying — the questions closely match what you'll see on test day.
Great discussion here. One thing I'd add that hasn't come up: sleep the night before is genuinely more important than one more study session. I went in fully rested for my CLE and felt sharper on the exam prep questions than I expected. Don't underestimate recovery time.
This thread saved me from making the same mistakes. The tip about exam prep being weighted heavily is accurate — I adjusted my study time based on this and it made a real difference. Also seconding the recommendation for certified lactation educator.
Failed first attempt, came back to this thread. The consensus on cle practice test being the make-or-break area is right. Focusing almost exclusively on applied questions this time around.
The advice about understanding why wrong answers are wrong — not just memorizing right ones — is genuinely the best CLE advice in this thread. Rebuilt my prep around that and it made a real difference.
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