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ck1
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Posted: Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 03:39 am |
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sorry guys...didn't mean to go MIA..
Sunday was the test, then my nieces 1 yr old party--a whole hoopla..then rosh hashana for the past two days..
well i am a really bad test taker ( i barely remember any questions..ok maybe two or three..but nowhere near the redrover compilation)
ok so trinity (i think ure confused there are no fill invthe blanks NOW in 3.1 , however fill in the blanks will be integrated in 4.0) dont bug..just study and try to pass everything before june 30..im with ya so dont feel overwhelmed..YOU ARE NOT ALONE.
my test experience ( and i will repost this as a separate topic item)
it was no where close to any of the two exams before..i cant say i felt good coming out but i def. didn't feel bad..(so i am just anxious) the questions were way different ( i guess they realized this is my third time so they wanted to make sure they would f** me over one more time!!
but it wasnt impossible.. lots of green questions, lots of sustainability, and a lot on questions related to electromagnetic, and the process of coating different types of metals , a few on soil ( but very general...like which term doesnt belong here)...i have to say i felt more prepared this time around then i ever did..and i feel like theres actually a chance i can pass..but im not convinced.
how could i have better prepared:
more understanding of processes, oh and i got a stupid question related to materials and embodied energy ( if anyone knows the least and most--please let me know). i would focus more on sustainability , maybe read the HOK book.
things i did that were helpful:
reading leed 2.2, reviewing the redrover list, going through the flashcards, reading ballast
THE BEST ADVICE I CAN GIVE ( AND I AM NOT THE CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS):
get ur hands on as much material as possible and READ not STUDY the material, its very random and all over the place, but if u stay calm and read through the questions u will be hopefully ok. the best advice i got was to take the exam..answer all the questions u know and skip ones that u dont, come back to it and maybe go through the test 3-4 times till u complete all incomplete questions..it takes a lot of stress out.
for all the jews out there...happy rosh hashana
everyone else... happy October 
xoxxo..and good luck to all of us.. ill keep u posted on my results ( please g-d let me pass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)
ck1
Last edited on Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 03:52 am by ck1
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gracecol
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Posted: Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 01:39 pm |
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Good CK1!!!!!!!
It sounds you made it this time!!! you must feel some relief, I'm pretty sure the pass letter will come in the mail soon.
I'm waiting for my PD letter, and I feel same as you, anxiety, but let's hoep everything works out.
Now, I'm preparing for M&M, but I'm trying to do just the same you did, read read and read, I feel I will not memorize anything, though its too broad. Lets see how it will go for me!
Please, let us know that you PASS!!
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GT Trinity
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Posted: Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 03:10 pm |
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Hey CK1 thank GOD they didn't kill you....
Happy rosh hashana
BTW I thought you were Spanish (ooops)
thanks for the post...what I want to know is it sufficient to read the bits LEED stuff on the FTP site (LCC, embodied energy, sustainability the general concept) or do I really have to read an entire book (HOK)!
Do I have to read all of LEED 2.2? It sounds like it helped you this time....
Hey CK1 I remember posting the same advice the other day on hitting the ones you know first....
Anyway I hope you kicked this monster in the teeth and passed! Seems like you have a calmness in your post.
Again the NCARB site says the questions for 4.0 are multiple choice I have to go to the 4.0 forum to confirm this, this is crazy!!!!
I definitely don't need to think about this right now...
I'm cracking......
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ck1
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Posted: Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 03:21 pm |
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i only read parts of hok..soi wouldnt reccomend reading the whole thing..way too much.
as far as leed 2.1-- i read everuthing but its really only the first-2 pages per topic, the rest are how the credits are divided and attained ( not really helpful for this test)
as far as speaking spanish---its inevitable when u live in nyc
Last edited on Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 03:23 pm by ck1
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GT Trinity
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Posted: Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 11:31 pm |
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I will try to go through....I have 2 more weeks max. to get this one done!
Pray for me...
I think I've overstressed myself again b'c I feel I am coming down with something or it's b'c 2- people sitting within arms length of me has been sneezing all week long with allergies!
Last edited on Thu Oct 2nd, 2008 11:33 pm by GT Trinity
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Going Crazy
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Posted: Sat Oct 4th, 2008 09:27 pm |
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| REALLY stupid question, but, what does everyone mean by the term HOK?
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stl-guy
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Posted: Sat Oct 4th, 2008 10:42 pm |
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Going Crazy wrote: REALLY stupid question, but, what does everyone mean by the term HOK?
My previous firm and one of the largest in the US.
Leaders in sustainable design practice.
Hellumth, Obata & Kassabaum, Inc.
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ck1
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 12:48 am |
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so i dont know if this is reallygood or really bad but they already graded my test sent it to ny state and will be sending my results on monday (thats less than one week)...
either i passed with a high percentage or clearly failed....
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYY!!! im soo anxious..im suppose to study for cd now (all tests by december deadline) and i am so antsy...
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Reidt
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Posted: Sun Oct 5th, 2008 05:23 pm |
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| I got my results in a couple of weeks and it was a pass.....so it's hopefully good news for you too!
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gracecol
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 02:20 pm |
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ck1 wrote: so i dont know if this is reallygood or really bad but they already graded my test sent it to ny state and will be sending my results on monday (thats less than one week)...
either i passed with a high percentage or clearly failed....
OOOOOOOOOOOOOOYYYYYYY!!! im soo anxious..im suppose to study for cd now (all tests by december deadline) and i am so antsy...
Owowoow, that's great, but how did you know that they graded the test? did you call the prometric center? I'm in NY too and its being my 3rd week waiting por my PD results, .....please let me know, and good luck, you will get that PASS letter!!!!!!
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ck1
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 02:45 pm |
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well im an obsessor..
so i first call ncarb 1800.896.2272 and ask if they graded my test..then i ask if they sent it to ny state
then i call nystate 518.474.3817x.110 and find out if they have my scores..when they get it they say they send it out within 24 hrs...
im nervous!!!
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gracecol
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 02:52 pm |
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ck1 wrote: well im an obsessor..
so i first call ncarb 1800.896.2272 and ask if they graded my test..then i ask if they sent it to ny state
then i call nystate 518.474.3817x.110 and find out if they have my scores..when they get it they say they send it out within 24 hrs...
im nervous!!!
Thanks!
I just call and the board told me they got my results last Friday and they will send them today  , now I'm nervous too!!!!!!
Last edited on Mon Oct 6th, 2008 04:00 pm by gracecol
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GT Trinity
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Posted: Mon Oct 6th, 2008 03:56 pm |
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Hey CK1 don't be too anxious I was like that for BT and it was not good but I hope you kicked that sucker in the teeth...
I am trying to say ( console) to myself it's not the end of the world if I failed...I desperately want to pass but when we're over anxious sometimes it's disastrous...I have to leave it to the God's..... still haven't finished notes from Kaplan this weekend...got distracted by family!
Now down to +/-10 days weeks and counting....
I am just resigned to taking it easy and trying to relax B4 the test
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ck1
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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 09:30 pm |
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i passed!!!!!
im so happy i was crying...its almost better than getting proposed to ( dont tell my husband)
ok good luck to everyone!! and dont give up i faield this twice before before i got the good news..they really made me work for this!!!
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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 09:58 pm |
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ck1 wrote: i passed!!!!!
im so happy i was crying...its almost better than getting proposed to ( dont tell my husband)
ok good luck to everyone!! and dont give up i faield this twice before before i got the good news..they really made me work for this!!!
OMG!!!!......CK1 finally did it!!!.....
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!.....
Ok, now go update your profile .......
Q..
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ck1
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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 10:05 pm |
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thanks soo much..i will update my profile (you are soo funny)..
now it should be for you....PASS!! ( i touched u with my magic wand )
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gracecol
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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 10:13 pm |
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ck1 wrote: i passed!!!!!
im so happy i was crying...its almost better than getting proposed to ( dont tell my husband)
ok good luck to everyone!! and dont give up i faield this twice before before i got the good news..they really made me work for this!!!
Congrats CK1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I just open the mail for my PD and guess what............, a big FAIL............. , it is my first fail and I feel very dissapointed because I did study so much for that one.......anyway, I'll have to keep studying for MM and wait 6 months.
Thanks for your words right now they mean a lot to me! I hope I will pass next time as you did wih this one.
Enjoy the weend...on my part, I will try to.
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ck1
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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 10:33 pm |
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TRUST ME IVE BEEN THERE MANY TIMES BEFORE..i got 6 fails in a row before i got one pass...i almost began to question my own sensibility..YOU WILL DO IT..WE ALL WILL!!!!
we have to work hard and not give up!!!! i still have 5 more to go and im trying to get them 4 of them in before december.
stay in touch and read the post:
http://www.areforum.org/forums/forum10/30166.html
it helps when u are going through a tough one to know ur not alone and many more people have difficulties too in passing these exams!!
good luck!!
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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 10:59 pm |
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| Sorry to hear the news, Gracecol, keep your chin up! You can do it! Last edited on Fri Oct 10th, 2008 10:59 pm by mgilman
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GT Trinity
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Posted: Fri Oct 10th, 2008 11:21 pm |
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Wow CK1 !!!!!!!
I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOU....CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
Damn you deserve it!!!!!
I hope that can be me in a few weeks....... please pray for me lady....
I just read those posts you attached, you are a very strong person
I hope we can all go on a roll!
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gracecol
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Posted: Sat Oct 11th, 2008 02:48 am |
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mgilman wrote: Sorry to hear the news, Gracecol, keep your chin up! You can do it!
Thanks Maia , I wanted to follow your steps, you've doing so good, but I guess is going to take me longer! I just came from the movies, I needed some relax tonight. Tomorrow will be another day .
Thanks for your words! Good luck with your ME!!!! Keep in touch! GC.
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gracecol
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Posted: Sat Oct 11th, 2008 02:58 am |
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ck1 wrote: TRUST ME IVE BEEN THERE MANY TIMES BEFORE..i got 6 fails in a row before i got one pass...i almost began to question my own sensibility..YOU WILL DO IT..WE ALL WILL!!!!
we have to work hard and not give up!!!! i still have 5 more to go and im trying to get them 4 of them in before december.
stay in touch and read the post:
http://www.areforum.org/forums/forum10/30166.html
it helps when u are going through a tough one to know ur not alone and many more people have difficulties too in passing these exams!!
good luck!!
CK1, that's a great post, it really helped me!!! I'll not give up! It took me a while to read all the posts, but I felt all of them applied to my experience now, so I will follow some of those comments.
CK1 thanks again for your support!
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