Training is a battle of endurance and a head game.... in addition to passing, you have to manage food, hotel, transportation, etc.. all on a limited budget... it's a big deal...
if you have emotional and social intelligence you'll do well.... if you are immature you won't..... who cares if you got a 4.0 at Riddle or UND... that is irrelevant... find the most mature pilots in class and hang with them....
Make your own gouge.... other peoples gouges are attractive but they are also the authors weaknesses.... as you go through training.. make your own study guide... then when recurrent comes, just use your study guide.... make it easy on yourself...