She did and I was impressed with her planning skills. She called me early in the morning and scheduled an appointment for me to come in and take an exam the following day. She made sure I was comfortable before she got on the phone with her and explained that she would need to call me at some point so that she could schedule a walk-through with one of the instructors. She was very understanding that I might not feel right about taking the test right away. She was also very caring and helpful.
After she called me, she let me know that she was thinking about what I had told her and she let me know that she wanted to get me in for a private consult. That’s okay with me because I understand how important consulting people can be. So, she scheduled another consult with that same person the next day. Again, I was thankful that she was open to the idea of scheduling me in.
This is when I slowly started to rethink my reasons for not taking the exam. There are a number of things that came into play. First of all, it just seemed like too much stress to take such an exam on my birthday. Second of all, I love taking tests, but there was something about this one that I didn’t like. Finally, I had been putting off going back to school for so long and now it just seemed like the right time to go back.
So, naturally, I got in touch with JoAnne to see what her advice was. Her advice was quite encouraging and she pointed out that although the requirements are high and they are written in a specific order, it is possible to get all the way through and take the test the first time around! She also pointed out to me that although I may have not taken the entire course in the last two years, there’s a good chance I could still get through it this year, and that there are resources out there that will help me do so. I was really thrilled to hear that.
So, now that I am a bit more relaxed, it is time to start planning my examination. The first step is to do my research! I am going to need to know what types of questions I am likely to face on the exam. I already know the types of answers I am likely to give (based on my understanding of the subject). Now I need to find a source of information about the types of exams that are similar to this one. There are many sources online and at local libraries that will help me find the materials I need.
Once I have gathered the materials I need, it is time to set a schedule. If possible, I want to take this test as early as possible, preferably in January of the senior year. This will give me enough time to prepare for all of the different types of questions I will likely be faced with. At the same time, I want to make sure I can squeeze in some time to write down my answers before I leave class.
At the end of January or early February I will start my preparation. I will probably spend a lot of time doing practice tests and looking up information on the types of questions I will be asked. By March or April I should have a pretty good idea of the types of answers I should give. Since I took this course, I should have no problem answering all of the questions I need to, but my confidence will need a boost, especially if I am competing against someone with a Science A+ degree.
