I've been trying to pass the RSM certification for almost a year now and honestly I was starting to wonder if it was even worth it. First attempt I scored a 67, second time a 71 — both below the passing threshold. I work full time so studying is a grind, and I kept feeling like I was reading the same material over and over without anything actually sticking.
What finally clicked for me was switching up my approach completely. Instead of just re-reading the study guide, I started drilling with an RSM practice test every single morning before work — even just 20 questions. After about six weeks of that routine, I started seeing patterns in the question formats that I'd completely missed before. Scored an 82 on attempt three.
Curious if anyone else felt like the official study guide wasn't enough on its own? The gap between what the guide covers and what actually shows up on the exam felt pretty significant to me. Would love to hear what exam tips worked for other people here.