Pdd fail

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Trevor Mitchell

August 08, 2024 16:28

I am super frustrated the exam wasn't similar to the practice exam at all. The questions asked seem sporadic and mostly things people wouldn't know. the case study was the easy part. for context I've passed all other exams first try and have 8 years of experience, I passed the practice exam easily and it wasn't anywhere near what the exam was not sure if I should just yolo send the exams till I get one that has the right questions...

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  Kiara Galicinao August 08, 2024 18:53

  Hi Trevor Mitchell,

  First off, congratulations on completing 5 out of 6 exams; especially on the FIRST try! You should be very proud of yourself, as that is very impressive and not an easy feat. 

  I'm so sorry to hear that you did not get the result that you wanted on your PDD exam. It sounds like you studied the right thing and have a great amount of experience to supplement your knowledge. Sometimes, you're just given a set of really difficult questions. I did not pass PPD the first time around, and I felt the same exact way that you do. My second try of PPD went much smoother and while it wasn't "easier," I definitely felt more confident with my answers that time and ultimately passed.

  I know it is frustrating, but know that you are not alone. It is common to have a miss along the way - it is what makes us stronger architects in the end :) 

  You are SO close to the finish line. Keep your head up. You got this!

  Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB
  Black Spectacles
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  Trevor Mitchell August 10, 2024 17:33

  John, no random materials that isn't needed its stuff people just look up when it comes up. the items you listed are part of the brief for the test and make sense to be on there.

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  Trevor Mitchell August 10, 2024 18:53

  I use only the recommended readings

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  Alex Ruiz August 13, 2024 18:08

  I would grab the Mehta book off ebay and buy Elif Bayram's PDD quiz package on AREquestions.com. Two sources that really encompass what PDD is about in my opinion. 

  I totally agree with you about the discrepancy between the practice exam and the real exam. I had the same experience. 

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