Okay so I've been lurking here for a while and figured I owe it to this community to actually post since so many of you helped me when I was panicking. I took the PACT exam for the first time back in January and completely bombed the writing component — like, 68 when I needed a 75. Second attempt in March I got a 72. I was losing my mind.
What finally turned things around for me was being way more systematic about it. I stopped just reading my notes and started drilling with a PACT practice test every single morning before work. Doing it timed made a huge difference because I kept running out of time on the constructed response section. I also found a really solid study guide that broke down the Praxis-style competencies in plain English instead of the official edu-speak.
Third attempt last week — 81. I literally cried. If anyone is in that brutal 68–74 zone and feeling stuck, please reply. Happy to share the specific resources and exam tips that moved the needle for me.