From: David Mann (dmann73702@elmore.rr.com)
Date: Thu Apr 27 2006 - 20:22:28 GMT-3
Thanks for the post. I too have a room at Wingate for my date May 8.
David
----- Original Message -----
From: "Melwani, Manoj J" <melwanim@citigroup.com>
To: "Bobby" <aggiebob98@yahoo.com>; "Magmax" <magmax@bigpond.net.au>; "Cisco
certification" <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 10:33 AM
Subject: RE: Failed CCIE LAB R&S Attempt 1 - advice for RTP
> Hey,
>
> Thanks for the info... It helps... I will be making my first attempt on
> May 30th and I'm gonna be staying in Wintage Hotel.. I dont know how will
> my first attempt be...
>
> Lets see....
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com]On Behalf Of
> Bobby
> Sent: Thursday, April 27, 2006 11:17 AM
> To: Magmax; 'Cisco certification'
> Subject: Failed CCIE LAB R&S Attempt 1 - advice for RTP
>
>
> Don't feel bad...I also just missed the mark a few days ago in RTP.
> Persistence is key and having taken it once already will help get rid of
> any unknown anxiety the next go around. The environment was actually a
> bit more lax than I had anticipated...Anyhow...
>
> Some tips for RTP (take it for what it is worth) - No NDA compromises
> here!
>
> 1) Try the Wingate hotel..They have a good shuttle system that will take
> ya pretty much anywhere. Always ask for the Cisco rate (like $80/night)
> Rental car prices in RTP were the worst I have ever seen (economy car was
> $110/day) and some places were out of cars altogether.
>
> 2) When you hear that phrase "dress comfortably," take it literally.
> Howard was wearing a hat and everyone dressed from slacks to shorts and
> sandals...The lab is right there when you walk in, so dress to your
> comfort level. The lab can be kinda cool, but I did not find it to be
> that cold per say. Next time I will dress down.
>
> 3) I think you are safe to schedule a late flight if needed as long as it
> is after 6:30. The facility is just down the street from the airport.
> Our lab finished around 3:50 since we started early. I would definately
> get to the hotel the day before just to chill and relax.
>
> 4) Drink plenty of fluids afterwards (alcohol) as waiting can suck. :)
> Try the Angus Barn if you get a chance..They have GREAT steaks and the
> environment is second to none...
>
> Hope this helps!
>
> Bobby
>
> Magmax <magmax@bigpond.net.au> wrote:
> Guys,
>
> I feel honoured :) to tell that I failed my first lab attempt 2 days ago.
> It
> was very good experience which has exposed my weaknesses in core and non
> core topics. CIE lab is not a something impossible and I was able to
> finish
> the lab 1.5 hours to spare. I have been preparing for CCIE for atleast 18
> months and lab exam about 9 months
> I scored 64% and also did some stupid mistakes and lost points. Anyway
> head
> down again so I can prepare myself for my second attempt
>
> Ubaid
>
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