Got my results yesterday and didn't pass. I'm frustrated but trying to stay focused on what to fix rather than dwelling on it. Writing this partly to process it and partly because I know others will be in the same spot.
My weakest area was study guide — I knew going in that it was shaky but underestimated how much the exam weighted it. The questions weren't unfair, I just didn't have the depth I needed.
I'm rebuilding my study plan around the nace - national association of corrosion engineers coating application methods questions and answers and going much slower this time — no more rushing through topics I think I know. Also going through national association of corrosion engineers to fill in the conceptual foundation I was missing. Planning to take 5 more weeks before rescheduling.
Anyone else been through a NACE retake? What specifically changed in your approach that made the difference?
The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the NACE.
The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the NACE. I also used national association of corrosion engineers for the areas that kept coming up wrong — really helped cement the concepts.
For anyone finding this later: NACE is passable with consistent effort even working full time. I studied 57 minutes a day for 12 weeks. The free nace cathodic protection principles kept me honest about my actual gaps.
Great discussion. One thing nobody mentions: sleep the night before matters more than one more study session. Went in fully rested for my NACE and felt sharper than expected.
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