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Posted: Sun Feb 10th, 2008 12:37 am

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Buggies, 197?! That's really awesome. Does the test tell you what you get wrong at the end? That's probably just one or two questions, but so close to perfect, i'd want to know what I got wrong.

I tried to compile any informatino I could find into a blog I started. I think it's really good for beginners:

http://www.intheleed.com

Cheers all! I take my test in 3 weeks! AHh!

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Posted: Sun Feb 10th, 2008 01:21 am

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They don't tell you what questions you got wrong exactly, but they give you a break down into the four categoreis. I at least got three wrong based on the breakdown:

Knowledge of LEED Credit Intents: 96%

Coordinate Project team: 89%

Implement LEED Process: 100%

Verify, Participate in and Perform Technical Analyses Required for LEED Credits: 93%

If that helps anyone decipher what the breakdown of questions in each category is. Although, it might vary with each exam.

Good luck to everyone.

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Posted: Sun Feb 24th, 2008 10:20 pm

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A few words of advice for anyone wanting to become accredited.

1- Have a timeline! Anyone knows how goals can slip unless we have a specific timeline. LEED is not rocket science but it is best to keep an aggressive timeline from the beginning if possible. During the beginning of your studies you are like a sponge and are soaking up a tremendous amount of info, hopefully because you are interested. That is the best time to keep feeding your appetite.

2- Attend a LEED Technical Review workshop. I know they can be very expensive if you don't have a company to pay for one but they are usually very well put together and can condense a tremendous amount of self study. They also provide a great deal of context and should give you a snapshot into the industry demographics which is helpful overall. Prepare yourself for the class by downloading a rating system and familiarizing yourself with the presentations available for download.

3- Schedule a test no later than 2 months after your class. Some testing centers can have up to a month backlog so don't wait. You can schedule the test down to the hour if you like so pick a time that works for you and stick to it. Much of the class is direct testable info so pay close attention and the longer you wait the more you will forget.

4-Read the reference guide. The 2inch thick book is the only way to get to the true testable elements of exam. The exam assumes you have a working knowledge of the point thresholds and instead focuses on the application of the credits. Look but don't memorize the formulas. Formulas and referenced standards are prime test questions! You are not expected to remember the exact formulas or standards but instead need to understand the elements used in the calculations. Ie: Is recycled content calculated by percentage of total project cost or project weight? Many of the formulas and standards repeat themselves so don't get too overwhelmed.

5-Take practice tests. I keep many exam resources including practice tests on my website: http://www.2dinnovations.com/tips.html

6-Think positive! Studies prove that mental visualization of success will manifest itself and you will become accredited. I can't emphasize that enough. For a few minutes every day prior to the test, take a minute and totally relax yourself in quite surroundings. Envision yourself answering questions successfully and calmly until you see the screen showing: Congratulations! You have successfully passed the exam the exam. Now that you are the latest LEEDap go have a beer for me!

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Posted: Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 07:31 am

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Hi Espresso,

Just like the other guys, I have just finished my ARE exams. I like to look into LEED exam. Where can I find out how and where to register for the exam and how many paper I have to sit. Thanks a million.

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Posted: Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 11:17 am

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lot's of good information here: http://www.areforum.org/forums/forum12/12831.html

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Posted: Wed Apr 23rd, 2008 11:52 am

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If I would register my exam in Manhattan, would the study materials be any different than other states?

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Posted: Thu May 8th, 2008 04:28 pm

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Thanks for the good advice! I took the LEED-NC test yesterday and passed with a 186! I particularly liked your suggestion about positive visualization. It sounds kind of "out there" but I felt like it helped my attitude and got me ready to succeed. Of course, I studied my butt off, too, but it helped to go into the test feeling like I was prepared and ready for a successful testing experience.

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Posted: Thu Sep 4th, 2008 06:12 pm

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new link for the Sustanable building Technical Manual (listed above --the link above no longer works and is very difficult to find on the LEED website)

http://www.freshstart.ncat.org/articles/ptipub.htm

Last edited on Thu Sep 4th, 2008 06:13 pm by dcl66

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