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Did not pass the 1st time
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TiffanyM
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Hi Jane, it sounds like you have a plan already.. don't feel bad, I did not pass the first time either. The timed practice exams is want I focused on as well. I practiced, and what I did not get right, I went back and tried to get the correct answer before I checked the correct answer. If I still did not get the answer correct, I would check the answer and then go back and look at the question to really think about why I picked my answer and what was the correct answer and really thought about why my answer was incorrect and made notes in my books.
I took many, many TIMED practice exams. I also had the TV going in the background when I tested, then I turned it off completely. Another great tip, I used Laureen's tip on using the 5 columns. Try to complete each one in an hour or less, and yes I timed myself if I did not get the answer with 2 and a half mins, I moved on to the next. Also while your taking the board exam, start what is easies for you - flip through the book and do all of those first.
I know you will do better next time, never give up
I took many, many TIMED practice exams. I also had the TV going in the background when I tested, then I turned it off completely. Another great tip, I used Laureen's tip on using the 5 columns. Try to complete each one in an hour or less, and yes I timed myself if I did not get the answer with 2 and a half mins, I moved on to the next. Also while your taking the board exam, start what is easies for you - flip through the book and do all of those first.
I know you will do better next time, never give up
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Sorry Jane - I know that is dissapointing Unfortunately it is very common. And Tiffany is right timed practice exams to practice your time managmement is key.
View this post (if you haven't already) on my official strategy/reccomendations:
CPC Exam Sucesss Forumla
Unfortunately it is very common. And Tiffany is right timed practice exams to practice your time managmement is key.View this post (if you haven't already) on my official strategy/reccomendations:
CPC Exam Sucesss Forumla
Thank you laureen and tiffany. I have taken both of your posts to heart. I just took a 50 question practice exam in 2 hrs. i made a 74. Before my 1st time, I was only getting about less than half right. While I know this is not where I am supposed to be, it gives me hope that I can get to the 85 percent mark before I have to take it a second time. I am still very happy that I found this site and am grateful for people like laureen and all the other coaches here. Thanks so much!Sorry Jane - I know that is dissapointing
View this post (if you haven't already) on my official strategy/reccomendations:
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i know how you feel i going to my third retake on this coming saturday.
Hi Jane,
Have you taken your re-test again? If so, how did you do? I failed my first try as well, I go for my re-take in November.
My problem was timed management (and NERVES!) but I am taking the timed test as well so hopefully with those and watching the blitz videos over and over, I will have a little more confidence my second time around.
Best of luck to all!!
i know about the nerves, panic and feeling unconfident; so it is time to get back on the horse and study again.