So I just got my results back this morning and I actually passed. Honestly wasn't sure it was going to happen after I failed by 4 points the first time around. I've been working in automotive aftermarket parts for about six years and figured the MAAP certification would help me move into a supervisory role, but man, the exam covers way more than I expected — especially the inventory management and supplier relations sections.
What changed for me the second time was being a lot more structured about my prep. I spent about three weeks using a MAAP practice test to identify my weak spots before I touched any other material. Found out I was terrible on the pricing strategy questions, which I thought I'd be fine on. Also grabbed a study guide that broke down the competency areas into smaller chunks, which made everything feel less overwhelming.
Anyone else taking this soon? Happy to share the specific exam tips that helped me — especially around time management during the test itself, which tripped me up badly in round one.