Series 86 help

Hey guys - I bombed series 86 twice. The first time  I went in with no prep (bc it’s just algebra right?) and got humbled with a 50% and the second time I got 71%. Missed by 1Q. I don’t even know what to prep anymore. I finished all my STC tests. Have a tutor who was super helpful but not sure what more I can do other than retaking the STC practice tests again. Any advice?

thanks! 

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I am in the same boat as the OP, I came shy of passing with 71%. You end up retaking the practice exams more than once, not really a way to avoid that, but def did not memorize answers as there are like 700+ qs in test bank. I'm focused more just knowing the methods this time around and the process (calculations). Just trying to look for any other methods/tips with this exam so I can pass.

 

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