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Finally passed the RAA exam after two attempts — here's what worked

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Jordan L.OP
May 27, 2026

So I just got my results back and I passed the RAA on my second try, and honestly I'm still a little shocked. First attempt I went in way too confident — I'd done maybe 15 hours of studying and figured my field experience would carry me. Scored a 68 and needed a 75. Embarrassing, but it was the wake-up call I needed.

This time around I spent about six weeks really digging in. The biggest change was actually using a structured RAA study guide instead of just re-reading the NOCA handbook over and over. I also worked through a full RAA practice test every weekend so I could see which domains I kept getting wrong — for me it was the regulatory compliance section and the data integrity stuff. Drilled those hard the last two weeks.

Happy to share more specifics if anyone's prepping right now. The exam tips that actually helped me were less about memorizing definitions and more about understanding how the standards apply in real scenarios. The situational questions tripped me up badly the first time.

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Nicole F.
May 28, 2026
Congrats! I'm sitting for mine in about 8 weeks and the regulatory section is exactly where I'm struggling too. Can I ask — did you use any specific question banks or just the official prep materials? I've been going back and forth on whether third-party practice questions are worth it or if they're too different from the real thing.
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Brian Y.
May 28, 2026
This mirrors my experience almost exactly. Two attempts here as well. What I'd add is don't underestimate the ethics scenarios — they seem straightforward but there's often a 'most correct' answer that isn't obvious if you're thinking too narrowly. The exam really tests judgment, not just recall. Good breakdown of your approach though, the domain-specific drilling is solid advice.
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Mike_T
May 28, 2026
Six weeks sounds about right for a solid pass. I did it in five but I was basically doing exam tips and practice questions every single night. Passed with an 81. It's definitely doable, just don't rush the prep phase like I almost did.

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