Need help on ordering the remaining exams
My ARE timeline so far:
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2024-04-01 — PDD | 518
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2024-05-24 — PA | 523
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2024-08-16 — PA | PASSED
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2024-12-16 — PPD | 513
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2024-12-18 — PDD | 498
Pause — burnt out
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2025-05-30 — PPD | 521
Pause — focused on work and life
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2025-12-22 — PJM | PASSED
This hasn’t been a straight-line journey, and I’ve learned the hard way that pushing through burnout isn’t sustainable. Now that I’m back in a healthier headspace, I want to be more intentional about exam order rather than just retaking the next one out of frustration or out of the sake of getting it done.
I started study some PCM when I did PJM but haven't started CE yet. Should I take PCM and CE next? and loop back to PPD/PDD later? or it doesn't really matter at this point lol. I have 10 years of experience. Thank you
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I think since you just passed PJM, use that momentum to finish up the professional practice exams, PCM and CE. Your 10 years of experience will help with CE. With those done (I think you could study hard in January and take them in mid-late February), it’ll give you the momentum to finish ppd and pdd. Good luck!
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piyarudee First off - Congratulations on the progress you've made so far!! You've had your fair share of obstacles along the way, but that's also come with some big wins. Recognizing burnout and pausing to recenter yourself is HUGE and will go a long way moving forward.
I completely agree with annabritt that wrapping up PcM and CE would be a great way to keep your momentum going while the professional practice knowledge is still fresh in your mind. PPD and PDD will be beasts (as you already know) but you're in a much better position than you were before, so you'll conquer those no doubt! Having studied for an seen those exams already will give you the foundation and confidence you need this time around.
2026 is your year!!!
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