From: Bob Smith (ccnet101@nmccentral.com)
Date: Wed Nov 03 2004 - 16:22:50 GMT-3
I can say the same. I took my lab over 3.5 years ago, failed first time. And
I deeply regreted why did i stop. Shouldn't have had work get in the
way..lol
----- Original Message -----
From: "Grant Stevenson" <grant.h.stevenson@virgin.net>
To: <istong@stong.org>; "Keane,James" <James.Keane@agriculture.gov.ie>;
"Cisco Net" <network.cisco@gmail.com>; "Group Study"
<ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Wednesday, November 03, 2004 8:31 AM
Subject: RE: Cisco R&S Lab -
> Hi All,
>
> I agree with the comments below, I think that the first couple of attempts
> is what most people need to hone their skills and perfect the lab exam.
So
> unless your really really GOOD! or bloody lucky, you may pass the first
> time. Don't count on it though. Just go in with an open mind and expect
> the worse. Use it to gain experience of how Cisco want you to take exams,
> and don't be ashamed of failure. Most people take 3/4 attemps, some more,
> some less. just remember if you fail :-) then do not be disheartened, do
> not think you cannot do this and put it off otherwise you'll never go
back.
>
> It took me 3 years from my first attempt to the second, and I wish to hell
I
> had stuck with it 3 years ago!
>
> Good luck, and hope you do well
>
> HTH
>
> Regards Grant Stevenson
> Isadore Solution Limited
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com]On Behalf Of
> istong@stong.org
> Sent: 03 November 2004 16:14
> To: Keane,James; Cisco Net; Group Study
> Subject: RE: Cisco R&S Lab -
>
>
> Hi,
>
> Yes you have 18 months from the time you took the written to
> attempt the lab. There is also a 3 yr limit after which
> time you would have to retake the written. You can retake
> the lab multiple times until you run out of funds or your
> written expires :)
>
> As to whether to take the exam or retake the written -
> really depends on how prepared yu think you are. Since you
> are funding it yourself, $ is a big issue. Taking the exam
> is a good preparation even if you don't pass. Retaking the
> written is sort of a step backward. I would probably study
> really hard between now and then and take the lab.
>
>
> Ian
> http://www.ccie4u.com
> CCIE Lab Rack Rentals and Lab Scenarios starting at only $20
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>
> >
> > Here just a quick one for ya
> >
> > I have a Lab Scheduled for 13th Dec in Brussells.
> >
> > I dont feel that ready for my lab exam, the material isnt
> > too bad but frankly it takes me way too long to get labs
> > done, I have no chance for completing the exam in time.
> >
> > Now I passed my written in Jun 2003, so I must try a lab
> > within 18 months (I think!)
> >
> > I am correct in thinking that if I attempt this and get
> > 20% or more I can go again (say in march 2005) even though
> > it will be 20-22 months after the written
> >
> > this is one option, or else I could resit the written and
> > buy myself another 18 months of grace...
> >
> > Bare in mind I am funding all my exams from my hard earned
> > cash.
> >
> > Any opinions ?? Advice ??
> >
> >
> > Thanks in advance guys
> >
> >
> > James Keane
> >
> > CCNP, CCSP
> >
> >
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