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ucb_pat
Joined: 13 Feb 2008
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 Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:46 pm Post subject: For Those studying for LEED-AP |
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I'm taking my test in 3 weeks. (Ahh!) For the last month, I've been compiling information from every website, reference guide, study guide, sample tests, etc. into a helpful blog for myself.
I did it for me, so I can use the computer to study when I'm at work or just at home on the computer. Apparanatly, many people have said it's a good resrouce for anyone interesting taking the LEED New Construction version 2.2 test, so I just wanted to let you all know about it. Here is the link:
http://www.intheleed.com
Please let me know what you think, and what I can do to better prepare folks like yourself for the exam. Any suggestions are happily welcomed. Thank you, and good luck!
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2D_Innovations
Joined: 24 Feb 2008
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A few words of advice for anyone wanting to become accredited.
1- Have a timeline! Everyone knows how goals can slip unless we have a specific timeline. LEED is not rocket science but it is best to keep an aggressive timeline from the beginning if possible. During the beginning of your studies you are like a sponge and are soaking up a tremendous amount of info, hopefully because you are interested. That is the best time to keep feeding your appetite.
2- Attend a LEED Technical Review workshop. I know they can be very expensive if you don't have a company to pay for one but they are usually very well put together and can condense a tremendous amount of self study. They also provide a great deal of context and should give you a snapshot into the industry demographics which is helpful overall. Prepare yourself for the class by downloading a rating system and familiarizing yourself with the presentations available for download.
3- Schedule a test no later than 2 months after your class. Some testing centers can have up to a month backlog so don't wait. You can schedule the test down to the hour if you like so pick a time that works for you and stick to it. Much of the class is direct testable info so pay close attention and the longer you wait the more you will forget.
4- Read the reference guide. The 2inch thick book is the only way to get to the true testable elements of exam. The exam assumes you have a working knowledge of the point thresholds and instead focuses on the application of the credits. Look but don't memorize the formulas. Formulas and referenced standards are prime test questions! You are not expected to remember the exact formulas or standards but instead need to understand the elements used in the calculations. Ie: Is recycled content calculated by percentage of total project cost or project weight. Many of the formulas and standards repeat themselves so don't get too overwhelmed.
5- Take practice tests. I keep many exam resources including practice tests on my website: http://www.2dinnovations.com/tips.html
6- Think positive! Studies prove that mental visualization of success will manifest itself and you will become accredited. I can't emphasize that enough. For a few minutes every day prior to the test, take a minute and totally relax yourself in quite surroundings. Envision yourself answering questions successfully and calmly until you see the screen showing: Congratulations! You have successfully passed the exam the exam.
Now that you are the latest LEEDap go have a beer for me! |
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Architorture
millennium club
Joined: 31 Jul 2004
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| Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2008 6:48 pm Post subject: |
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you guys certainly have some aggressive studying regiments...
i think if you read the reference guide a couple of times from cover to cover you should be in pretty good shape... i gave myself 3 weeks to study from sign up time and did pretty well on the exam
the one thing i will say is make sure you know your leed online |
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