I've been seeing a lot of confusion about passing scores for the AAU exam, so I wanted to share what I've researched and experienced.
The official minimum is typically 73%, but most successful candidates average around 82% on practice tests before sitting for the real thing. The practice test section tends to drag scores down because it's the most conceptually dense part of the exam.
I found that working through the aau exercise physiology & kinesiology consistently for two to three weeks gets most people into the passing zone. The key isn't just doing more questions — it's reviewing every mistake and understanding the underlying principle.
Anyone who scored above 89%: what was your actual study timeline? Curious whether people who take more time consistently score higher or if there's a plateau effect.
Bookmarking this. I'm still in the early stages of AAU prep and threads like this are way more useful than generic study guides. The specifics about exam prep are particularly helpful — that's the section I've been avoiding.
Late to this thread but wanted to add — the study guide section trips up more people than any other part. If you're scoring below 73% there in practice, treat it as your only focus for at least a week before moving on. Breadth at the expense of depth in that area is a common mistake.
Good thread. One thing I'd add: don't try to cram the night before. I did 2 hours the night before my AAU and I think it hurt more than helped. Your brain needs consolidation time. Light review or full rest is better.
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