1st Exam Failed - Need Advice

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imjonjonmaikai

June 23, 2021 14:08

Hi,

I took my first exam, Practice Management a couple weeks ago after studying 6.5 months (around 30-45 min weekday mornings before work) and after great technical difficulties taking an online proctored exam and then finally going into a Prometric Testing Center. I thought I knew the material pretty well finishing the 3 hr + test in about an hour and a half yet I didn't do any of the calcs questions figuring I could still pass without doing them. I am ready to move forward and debating whether to move on to Project Management or to double back and restudy Practice Management. What do you all advise? and what study materials do your recommend. I studied the Arch Handbook of Prof Practice, AIA contracts, Ballast Exam Review, Mock Exam and Practice Questions using the ARE 5.0 handbook as a basic guideline starting point but obviously I need more in depth studying. Any recommendations. I am determined to pass and get my license. Thanks in advance and good luck to you all too.

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  William Hutch June 24, 2021 20:26

  Sign up for the Amber book. The math questions are easy points. So you should aim to leave no question unanswered. The amber book suggests taking PjM and PcM and CE all at the same time. They cover so much of the same material.

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  Mark Baker July 24, 2021 02:05

  I see you said you finished with plenty of time left, but did not do the calculation questions.  I must advise you at what a poor idea that was.  Each question is only worth one point, but trying to solve a question gives you a better chance than guessing...

  Project Management is an "easier" exam than practice management in my opinion - because practice is very much calculations and legal procedures, while project management is about the drawings and the relationships of who, what, where, and why.  Practice management is A LOT for the average young professional to learn, being as the average young professional has not run their own practice.  Whereas, the average young professional may have had some experience running projects.  They do overlap, however.  In terms of staffing, and contract documents.

  The AHPP is THE BEST REFERENCE for Practice Management.  I HIGHLY RECOMMEND a book called THE BUSINESS OF DESIGN which really breaks down practice management in easy to understand terms - and it is a quick read!

  I always recommend practice exams and testing yourself on what you think you have learned based on other people's perspectives. I also always recommend study groups, which you can find in the NCARB Forum community.

  Best wishes,

  Mark, Archizam - ARE 5.0 Practice Exams

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  bc@ August 07, 2021 01:59

  Howzit Jonathan,

  I believe this is probably you!! If it is, thank you very much for the card and lei - it's still here on my desk!!! If you want to email my work address, perhaps we can figure a way to study together. I am testing as well.

  Aloha,

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  imjonjonmaikai August 07, 2021 02:34

  Aloha Billy,
  Yes this is Jonathan.
  My phone number is 808-888-5280’
  My email is jonathankawamura@gmail.com
  Please call or email
  Yes let’s study together somehow
  I am using the app 21st Night
  My first retest in less than 2 weeks
  When is your test?
  Sorry for the loss of your mom
  Look forward to hearing from you

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  bc@ August 07, 2021 02:38

  Aloha Braddah!!!

  I appreciate you!!! I'll contact you this weekend!!! Letz doo diss!!

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  Diana Kokoszka October 04, 2021 20:21

  You're asking for advice? Start by finishing the test.... especially when there's still time on the clock.

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