Steve,
The Big Day Approaches....
As exam day nears, you know you are on your way to success because you have already completed these steps:
1. You decided to succeed.
2. You decided on your exam path.
3. You scheduled your exam.
4. You created your study plan.
5. You tracked your UNINTERRUPTED study time.
6. You kept your goals away from negative influences.
7. You balanced your study between books, practice exams, and lab time.
2. You decided on your exam path.
3. You scheduled your exam.
4. You created your study plan.
5. You tracked your UNINTERRUPTED study time.
6. You kept your goals away from negative influences.
7. You balanced your study between books, practice exams, and lab time.
At this point, many CCNA candidates are panicking. They start "cramming", hoping they can jam all that information into their heads in the last minute.
This is a study technique that needs to be left behind when you leave high school. (And if you are in high schools, stop now!) Cramming for exams is for kids. You're a professional, in a professional field. You do not cram, because you don't have to. You made a plan and stuck to it.
Now as we approach exam day, use these techniques to maximize your effort.
First, get lots of rest. LOTS of rest. A well-rested candidate is a successful candidate.
Second, if you are not familiar with the location of the testing center, drive to it several days before the exam. The last thing you want to do is drive around like a mad person the day of your exam, trying to find the testing center. (Or, as happened to a friend of mine that the testing center had moved to the other side of town!)
If you have a morning appointment, make sure you allow for rush hour traffic patterns. There's one testing center in my city that takes 15 minutes for me to get to, except for one hour in the morning - if I go then, it takes 40 minutes. Allow for rush hour!
Do NOT rely on MapQuest or any other "driving directions" website the morning of the exam. They've been known to be wrong. (Trust me on this.) Call the center and ask for directions. Many testing centers have directions to the center on their website, but it's always best to call.
Mentally rehearse your success. See yourself passing the exam, because that is exactly what you are going to do.
Finally, take a practice exam the same way you'll take the real exam. Time yourself, use a pen and paper, and use only 40 - 50 questions. Don't overdo it.
Now it's time to see the magic letters "CCNA" behind your name. Test day is here! In tomorrow's report, I'll share some test-taking tips with you that have helped CCNAs around the world earn their certification - the same one you'll soon be earning!
See you then!
To your CCNA exam success,
Chris Bryant
CCIE #12933
The Bryant Advantage, 9429 Apple Blossom Drive, Mechanicsville, VA 23116, USA
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