From: Sean C (upp_and_upp@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Mar 14 2007 - 16:55:31 ART
Hi Sean,
You've got the right attitude - best to jump right back in and keep on
studying. My biggest mistake was having to take such a large break between
tests.
Your comments on reading through the whole test before touching the keyboard
are spot-on.
Sorry you didn't make it, but you're well on your way to earning your
digits!
Sean C #17085
----- Original Message -----
From: <Sean.Zimmerman@clubcorp.com>
To: "'Cisco certification'" <ccielab@groupstudy.com>
Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2007 1:47 PM
Subject: Failed 2nd Attempt at RTP Yesterday
> Just like last time, I immediately realized some mistakes after I was
> finished. My IGP and Switching scores were higher than last time, but my
> other categories were lower. I think I scored higher overall.
>
> A few problems and strategy mistakes:
>
> A clock that I referenced during the exam wasn't compliant with the DST
> change. I didn't even look at the time for the first two hours, and when I
> did I thought I had an extra hour. I was really surprised when they
> stopped us for lunch at 10:00 AM!
>
> I dwelled on problems for small point categories too long. If I would've
> spent 5-10 minutes on those problems and skipped them, I could've got to
> some things that I knew how to do towards the end and maybe had more time
> to check over my work. I did reach full IGP reachability before lunch, so
> I know I was on track.The afternoon killed me. It's just difficult for me
> to give up on something because that's not how I'm wired.
>
> I didn't read all the way through the entire lab. I know that I'm supposed
> to. If I would've read the entire lab, I could've saved 15 - 20 minutes in
> the morning, and another 10-15 minutes in the afternoon.
>
> Some good things:
>
> I asked the proctors more questions than last time. I found that they were
> forthcoming with helpful answers if I exhibited expertise by asking very
> detailed questions about the technology.
>
> I seemed to fly through the initial tasks. The 2nd half really screwed me.
>
> Oh, and the Wingate RTP was great! They shuttled me from the airport, took
> me to a nice area for dinner and picked me back up, stopped by a gas
> station to get me some toothpaste, and took me from Cisco back to the
> Airport after the test. I tipped almost $30, but that's still far less
> than rental car. The rooms were pretty nice, and the breakfast was good.
> It's just great not having to navigate RTP in a rental car.
>
>
> I'll try again soon. I'm hoping some seats open up for late April or May.
> I'm going to beat this thing, it's now a matter of pride!
>
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