Posted by Boo from IP 66.56.9.94 on March 30, 2006 at 20:49:02:
I can assure you that you will see DIRECT-TO-THE-POINT questions that can be answered by simple "BUZZWORDS". I can honestly attest that you will get some freebies, but remember, if you can't even identify the buzzword, then you won't even be able to answer the question correctly. Subjects like Biostats for example, are no use to mess up because you are expected to know all the relevent formulas (Odds Ratio, Sensitivity, etc.)!!! Simple as that! I don't think anyone should even think of sitting for the exam if you don't have things nailed COLD! You need to be realistic and constantly test yourself over and over ensuring that you are at least achieving some precision and accuracy. It's just so funny how other folks try to make this exam seem so dreadful! I promise you, it is more than doable. It is just a matter of wholeheartedly digesting the concepts and being able to assimilate them when asked. In order to test your readiness, you should be at the level to where, if I were to pick up First Aid, randomly choose a page, and ask you a question, you are able to tell me what it is all that encompasses it.. Believe me, it will be a waste of time to focus on one area, etc. YOU NEED TO BE WELL-ENCOMPASSED!! This is the key people!!!