What FFC score do you need to pass? Breaking down the numbers

Good thread. One thing I'd add: don't try to cram the night before. I did 2 hours the night before my FFC and I think it hurt more than helped. Your brain needs consolidation time. Light review or full rest is better.

Congrats on passing! Can I ask — how many questions did the actual exam have compared to what the practice tests simulate? I've seen different numbers online and want to calibrate my timing during practice.

The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people (including me, first time around) just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the FFC.

I work full-time and have two kids, so studying was basically stolen moments. Lunch breaks, 20 minutes before bed, Saturday mornings while the coffee brewed. I didn't have long uninterrupted sessions and honestly I think that worked in my favor because it forced me to keep reviewing instead of cramming once. My practice test scores were sitting around 79-82% for weeks and I was nervous, but I passed on my first try. The 71% minimum sounds low but you don't want to walk in aiming for the floor.

The thing nobody tells you is consistency matters more than volume. I wasn't logging four-hour study days. It was more like 30-45 minutes almost every day for about eight weeks. If you're a working adult trying to fit this in, don't stress about not having big blocks of time. Just keep the streak going. You'll get there.

Just hit 79% on my third practice run this week and honestly I'm feeling way better than I was two weeks ago. Wasn't breaking 70 at first and it was pretty discouraging. Still want to get a few more sessions in before I feel comfortable.

I'm aiming to sit for it in about three weeks. If I can get consistently into the low 80s by then I'll go for it. You kind of reach a point where more studying starts feeling like spinning your wheels, so I'm trying to time it right.