I'm not going to sugarcoat it: I failed the ARRT MRI registry exam twice before I finally passed last month. The first time I went in way underprepared, thinking my clinical hours would carry me. They don't. The second time I studied but used the wrong resources — mostly just reading Westbrook cover to cover without actually testing myself. Big mistake.
What changed for round three was finding a solid MRI practice test that actually mirrored the real exam format. I started timing myself strictly, doing 50-question blocks, and reviewing every wrong answer before moving on. I also grabbed a study guide specifically focused on instrumentation and image quality, which is where I kept bleeding points. Spent about 3 hours a day for 6 weeks leading up to the exam.
Anyone else go through multiple attempts? I know it's more common than people admit. Happy to share exactly what I used and how I structured my last prep cycle if it helps anyone feeling stuck right now.