Migration Assistant to Transfer User Acct - Password Changed?!?

I successfully used the Migration Assistant to transfer my files to a new MacBook Pro from my old one. When I did it, I wanted to replace my admin account with another from my old machine so I created a new one to complete the transfer. The files and account were brought over fine. Now, I wanted to log in as my admin account and it is not accepting the same password. I've retyped it a million times even trying to factor in the possible typos that could have occurred. Unfortunately, I did not set-up my admin account to be reset using my Apple ID (lesson learned) so that is not an option. Any other ideas?

Also, be aware that migrating a user account over pulls over that account name, so you don't have to create another account just for that.
Also, if the account you're pulling over is Admin equivalent on the old machine, it'll be admin equivalent on the new machine.  If that's the case, you don't have a problem... just log in under that migrated account and modify whatever user account you wish.

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