So I just got my results back and I finally passed the GRT on my second try. First attempt I scored a 71 and needed a 75, which was honestly crushing because I felt like I'd studied pretty hard. Took about three weeks off to regroup and completely changed my approach.
The biggest shift was actually using a proper GRT practice test to identify my weak spots instead of just reading through the material cover to cover. Turns out I was losing a ton of points on the regulatory compliance sections — stuff I kept skipping because it felt dry. Once I targeted those areas specifically and built a real study guide around my gaps, things clicked a lot faster.
Second time around I put in about 8-10 hours a week for six weeks, focused heavily on exam tips from people who'd already passed, and went in way more confident. Ended up scoring an 83. Happy to answer questions if anyone's in the same boat I was — this exam is totally passable, it just takes a smarter approach than brute-force memorizing.