I have a cynical theory that they purposely keep the gravity passing rate higher than the lateral to give us false hope that it is possible to pass the lateral too.
I'm going with the assumption they made it harder. This was my 4th attempt on lateral. Dont think I have it in me to put my 2 small children and husband through it again but that will remain to be seen...
Ha! No, it seems like on the west coast, PE SE are expected minimums.
Also I have very little hope the cutscore will come down and get easier, but we can all hope...
I hope you passed! But brace yourself to be humbled. I'd never failed a test either, passed all 3 CA PE exam's first try, passed gravity first try, this was my 4th attempt on lateral.