Just started my clinicals and taking the AMT and AAB in 4 months. Let the studying begin. I purchased lab CE, I have the boc, and purple and gold review book. I still don't really know where to start. On a whim I decided to take a mock exam and didn't do so great because I've forgotten everything I've learned 10 months ago. Panic is setting in. Help 😬

Hi all, I took my boards yesterday and FAILED! I kind of had a suspicion that I would and once I started seeing the questions I began having doubts. The way school trains us and the sites we use to practice are way more in depth then the actual exam. I don’t have my score yet, so curious to see my weak spots. I’m just still very confused at how complex all of our practice questions and exams are vs. the real deal. Unless, I never got passed easy questions. It felt more like a definitions exam or terminology rather than analytics. Anyway, I’ll take it again but I’m not stressed anymore about it. Any thoughts or input would be greatly appreciated.

Yesterday I made the appointment for my exam. It’s in 2 months. Need tips and tricks lol. I’m scared to fail again bc i failed my first time back in october 2024. If you guys have mnemonics that helped you! Please

Greetings Gang 🧐 This post will be straight facts based on the statistics published by the ASCP BOC itself. Some of you think you’re struggling because you’re “not smart enough.” No. The exam is just HARD. Here are the official ASCP Board of Certification stats for MLS and MLT pass rates (from ASCP data): 🔬 MLS (Medical Laboratory Scientist, ASCP) • First-time pass rate: ~69% • Repeat test taker pass rate: ~45–50% range 👉🏽 That means about 3 out of 10 people fail their first attempt. 👉🏽 And repeat attempts are even harder statistically. 🧪 MLT (Medical Laboratory Technician, ASCP) • First-time pass rate: ~74–75% • Repeat test taker pass rate: ~50–55% range 👉🏽 About 1 out of 4 fail on the first try. 👉🏽 Retakes are significantly tougher. What this means: ✅ You are NOT alone if you're struggling. ✅ This exam is DESIGNED to be difficult. ✅ Passing requires strategy + preparation. ✅ Failing once does NOT mean you can’t pass. This exam is filtering for minimal competency to safely work in a clinical lab; it’s supposed to challenge you. What successful students do differently: ✔ They study patterns, not just facts ✔ They practice question strategy ✔ They review weak areas intentionally ✔ They don’t quit after one attempt If you’re studying right now, keep going. If you failed, regroup. If you passed, you freaking EARNED it. This exam is not easy, but you CAN beat it. 🩸 If you're looking for a study strategy and a game plan to pass this exam, join the Inner Circle of Microscope Views where we have weekly study sessions to break down ASCP questions from the question to each of the answer choices. 📚🔬 Join HERE See you there, xoxo Marilyn