Retake Action Plan Checklist, rebuilt for the next attempt.
A focused 14-day retake checklist for turning your score report into weighted study blocks, timed practice, and a cleaner Pearson VUE retake day.
Before you start
Name the gap, then build the retake around it.
Study materials
Most recent Pearson VUE score report
Texas content-area outline or 14-topic list
Miss log for rules, math setups, and wording traps
One formula sheet and one weak-rule sheet
Timer for full-length practice exams across both portions
Retake day materials
Pearson VUE account and appointment details
Two valid signature IDs, one government-issued
Valid course certificate or accepted equivalent
Approved calculator if you plan to use one
Test center address, suite, parking, and deadline to change
Diagnose
Days 1-3Save the score report and write your exact score for each portion at the top
Note which portion you failed: national, Texas state law, or both
If the fail was narrow or confusing, decide whether to request a score review
Confirm the current review request window with Pearson VUE and TREC
List every weak or below-passing content area
Rank weak areas by exam weight
Contracts & Agency 13%, Property characteristics 9%, Value & Appraisal 9%, Texas Agency/Brokerage 9%, Practice 8%, Standards of Conduct 8%
Tag each miss type
Rule gap / Application error / Math setup / Wording trap / Timing or fatigue
Take one timed full-length diagnostic after a reset day
Build a 14-day schedule with heaviest weak topics first
Target & Practice
Days 4-9Day 4: Repair your highest-weight weak topic
Study the rule, then answer 30-40 targeted questions
Day 5: Repair the second-highest weak topic
Day 6: Repair title, agency, property, or appraisal if weak
Day 7: Math session #1
Commission, proration, closing costs
Day 8: Math session #2
LTV, property tax, area, cap rate
Day 9: Wording trap session
EXCEPT, NOT, BEST, LEAST, must, may, and deadline words
Simulate & Confirm
Days 10-14Day 10: Full practice exam #1 (both portions, timed, no aids)
Score by topic area and make a final miss list
Days 11-12: Drill remaining misses only
No random rereading and no new low-weight detours
Day 13: Full practice exam #2
Confirm readiness
80%+ on timed mixed practice, no major topic below 65%
Day 14: Pack IDs, certificate or accepted equivalent, and approved calculator
Rest. Early bedtime. Exam tomorrow.
Daily Session (60-90 min)
Readiness Threshold
- Two timed mixed exams at 80%+ or a clear rising trend
- No major weak topic below 65%
- Math setups work without notes
- EXCEPT / NOT errors are controlled
- Admission items are verified before booking
- THEN book the retake
Exam Day Reminders
Report 30 minutes early for check-in
Bring two valid signature IDs, one government-issued
Bring valid course certificate or accepted equivalent
Bring an approved calculator if you use one
Use only issued testing materials for notes or formulas
Answer confident questions first and mark the rest
Watch for EXCEPT and NOT (they flip the question)
Ask permission before leaving the room; lost time is not restored
Rebooking Info
Official admission and scheduling rules can change. Verify your Pearson VUE account, TREC eligibility, ID match, and certificate before paying for the next seat.
Official logistics are based on TREC and Pearson VUE materials. The 80% and 65% readiness checks are Pass Texas coaching guidance, not TREC passing guarantees.
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