So my recommendation at the private pilot level is to read a textbook, do an online/video ground school course, whatever format you prefer so you've been exposed to all the topics. Then start taking practice tests to show you what areas you need work on. Some topics like say VOR navigation or reading performance charts are skills you need to learn and can't just memorize. A lot of it is just straight up memorization though nomatter how you look at it.
70 is passing and it's honestly not hard to score that high. However, most instructors/ground schools want to see you consistently scoring in the 90s before they'll sign your endorsement to take the test. The reason for that is when you go to take your practical test, you'll bring a copy of your written test scores which will show the examiner all the areas where you answered questions wrong. The examiner WILL ask you about those subjects so the less you get wrong the better the oral will go.
I've now taken written tests for 3 different ratings and that last few percent has always been a real grind. I always got there in the end and came out with fairly high scores but man... I don't remember studying as hard for any other test I've ever taken and I have a college degree. On all 3 of my ratings I felt like the written just got in the way of actually learning the material, I say it's best to just get it done and out of the way ASAP. You have 2 years to take your practical test after passing the written which should be plenty of time for most people unless something interrupts your training.
70 is passing and it's honestly not hard to score that high. However, most instructors/ground schools want to see you consistently scoring in the 90s before they'll sign your endorsement to take the test. The reason for that is when you go to take your practical test, you'll bring a copy of your written test scores which will show the examiner all the areas where you answered questions wrong. The examiner WILL ask you about those subjects so the less you get wrong the better the oral will go.
I've now taken written tests for 3 different ratings and that last few percent has always been a real grind. I always got there in the end and came out with fairly high scores but man... I don't remember studying as hard for any other test I've ever taken and I have a college degree. On all 3 of my ratings I felt like the written just got in the way of actually learning the material, I say it's best to just get it done and out of the way ASAP. You have 2 years to take your practical test after passing the written which should be plenty of time for most people unless something interrupts your training.
