What's the actual passing score for CPE? Getting conflicting info
Been searching for the CPE passing score and I keep seeing different numbers. Some say 70%, others say 75%, and the official website isn't super clear.
I've been working through "CPE" searches online and the passing requirement seems to vary by state or version? Or am I overthinking this?
My practice test scores are hovering around 65%. Should I be aiming higher before I schedule my actual exam?
Also I noticed on CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English — are the practice questions usually harder or easier than the real thing? Trying to calibrate how ready I actually am.
Any recent test takers who can share what the real cutoff is?
Quick data point: I spent 4 weeks studying, 1-2 hours a day, and passed with a 77%.
The section on CPE exam took me the longest to feel confident about. Eventually I just drilled practice questions until I could answer them without hesitation.
What testing center did you end up booking? Some of them have much shorter wait times than others right now.
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