166 From 341 to 474: Isabella's 133‑Point PANCE Comeback

Isabella failed her first PANCE attempt by 9 points after cruising through PA school, doing well on her EOC, and grinding through PANCE Prep Pearls and question banks. On her second attempt, she walked into the Pearson center calm, focused, and prepared with a game plan. She didn't just pass. She jumped from a 341 to a 474. In this conversation we walk through: Failing an EOR and then the PANCE, and what that does to your identity Why more content and more question banks weren't moving Isabella's score How she used the 33 Days to Pass the PANCE content calendar, dailies, and community Building a test‑day "game plan" (visualizations, breaks, confidence cues) so you don't spiral How the habits she built now carry into her first ortho PA job If you're struggling with EORs, sitting on a borderline PANCE score, or trying to come back from a fail, this episode is for you. Registration for the June 33 Days to Pass the PANCE cohort opens tomorrow. Get the details here: https://www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/33 You can also join me for the upcoming live workshop on test‑taking and performance under pressure: https://www.physicianassistantexamreview.com/workshop