From: Scott Vermillion (scott_ccie_list@it-ag.com)
Date: Mon Jan 07 2008 - 03:20:09 ARST
Hey Kevin,
Have you invested in any graded mock labs? As I've mentioned a few times
recently, I just did my first this past Fri. Actually, I did a little
better with speed than I anticipated (after getting some stupid mistakes out
of my system and then cleaned up). But I certainly knew at the end of it
that if I sat the lab tomorrow, I'd surely fail. I need to fix my speed
issues, plain and simple. The pressure of 8-hour graded mock labs is
different than just shooting to finish a workbook lab in 8 hours. I'm
hoping that enough of those under my belt will save me a trip or two. If
you haven't already, consider checking those out.
Also, I liked what you said towards the end. I've been hearing that a lot
lately...the part about realizing that it's perfectly doable and attainable.
The only terminally bad outcome from a first lab attempt, I think, would be
to decide that you can never do it and walk away. Deciding that you can do
it and figuring out how isn't too bad an investment, IMHO. Best of luck
next go-around!
Regards,
Scott
-----Original Message-----
From: nobody@groupstudy.com [mailto:nobody@groupstudy.com] On Behalf Of
Kevin Howard
Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2008 9:42 PM
To: ccielab@groupstudy.com
Subject: comments from 1st time fail
well, last week I took my lab and failed. I wasn't sure what to expect,
but after many months of studying, I thought I was ready and after reading
so many posts, had to face the dragon myself.
I realized about 60% of the way through the lab, that my speed wasn't up
for configuration and quickly getting to a solution. I found I was too
slow at thinking of the commands, the steps, and the process for solving
the question. Practice, practice is what I needed more of. I now think
that when you read a question you need to have the answer/solution pop
into your head naturally like you are taking your next breath. I also
fell into the trap of trying to solve questions that were driving me
crazy, and I thought to myself "i have to fix this" and I would, but it
would take me too long.
Strangely enough, taking the lab was kind of a confidence boost, meaning -
I am close and can pass it, its doable. An expensive learning lesson, but
many doubts about the exam and myself are gone.
Back to my ipexpert labs, they kick my a$$, and I know that when they can
no longer do that, its time to attempt the lab again. Hope this helps
others.
* I took the lab in SJ, proctors were great, atmosphere was professional
and the whole experience was fine. I got to keep my watch on, although
they did check it! and I forgot to scope the watermellon juice.
-Kevin
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