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Common LET mistakes
Eight LET mistakes that cost points or a sitting, from ignoring the 50% floor to filing late, and what to do instead.
Focusing on 75% and ignoring 50%
You need a 75% weighted average and at least 50% in every paper. A Secondary examinee with 48, 90, and 90 averages 81.6% but still falls below the floor in Gen Ed.
Studying without using the weights
Gen Ed is 40% of an Elementary rating but only 20% of a Secondary one. Secondary examinees who spend most of their time on Gen Ed leave 80% of their rating under-prepared.
Answering question after question without reviewing
Volume feels productive, but you keep missing the same topics. Read the rationale for every item, and write down why your choice was wrong.
Trusting “leaked” questions or old PDFs
PRC does not release past board papers, so anything sold as one should not be trusted. Use the Table of Specifications to decide what to study.
Saving mock exams for the last week
A full LET day is long, and stamina is a skill. Sit timed papers early enough to change your plan based on the results.
Filing late
Your Transcript of Records must carry the “For Board Examination Purposes” remark, which depends on your school's turnaround. Request it before PRC's filing window opens.
Assuming you are a repeater for filing purposes
PRC's guidelines treat applicants with some degrees as first-timers who must appear in person. Check the rule for your degree in how to apply for the LET.
Treating a practice score as a pass chance
A practice score shows how you did on that set of questions. It does not predict your result, so use it to choose what to study next.
Sources
Last checked November 1, 2026.
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