I've been in the events industry for about six years and finally decided to get my MPI certification last year. Big mistake thinking I could wing it after the first attempt — I scored a 68 and needed a 75. Embarrassing, honestly, especially since I'd been doing this work for years. The problem wasn't experience, it was that the exam tests very specific knowledge in a very specific way.
For my second attempt I mostly just reread the CMP International Standards document and figured that'd be enough. Nope. Another 71. At that point I started actually looking for structured resources — found a decent MPI practice test online that helped me understand the question format way better than just reading. The phrasing on these questions is tricky, lots of "best answer" situations where two options seem right.
Third time I passed with an 82. My approach: daily practice questions for six weeks, a solid study guide covering all the domains, and I actually timed myself. Anyone else gone through multiple attempts? What clicked for you?