I've been seeing a lot of confusion about passing scores for the HI Bar exam, so I wanted to share what I've researched and experienced.
The official minimum is typically 73%, but most successful candidates average around 82% on practice tests before sitting for the real thing. The practice test section tends to drag scores down because it's the most conceptually dense part of the exam.
I found that working through the free hi bar real estate law questions and answers consistently for two to three weeks gets most people into the passing zone. The key isn't just doing more questions — it's reviewing every mistake and understanding the underlying principle.
Anyone who scored above 83%: what was your actual study timeline? Curious whether people who take more time consistently score higher or if there's a plateau effect.
Late to this thread but wanted to add — the practice test section trips up more people than any other part. If you're scoring below 74% there in practice, treat it as your only focus for at least a week before moving on. Breadth at the expense of depth in that area is a common mistake.
The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people (including me, first time around) just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the HI Bar.
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