: Testing too early before the second scoring "sweep" is completed by the Pearson Vue system.
Though extremely rare in 2021, a false positive (good pop-up followed by a fail) could occur due to:
Because the PVT was unofficial, candidates were advised to use verified methods for confirmation: good-pop-up-and-failed-nclex-2021
In 2021, the "good pop-up" from the Pearson Vue Trick (PVT) was widely considered a highly reliable but indicator of passing the NCLEX. While anecdotal evidence from that period suggests an accuracy rate near 99% for those who received it, there are rare reports of candidates receiving a good pop-up and still failing . Understanding the Results
: Rare technical issues where the registration block is triggered by an open file rather than a passing score. : Testing too early before the second scoring
The PVT involves attempting to register for a new exam after completing the test. The response from the system is interpreted as follows:
: Candidates sometimes confused the "good pop-up" with a neutral "results on hold" message, which does not indicate passing. Reliable Alternatives for 2021 Results Understanding the Results : Rare technical issues where
: The system allows the candidate to proceed to the payment page or provides a credit card decline message. This is often interpreted as a fail, though it is significantly less accurate than the good pop-up. Reasons for a "Good Pop-Up" but Failing