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4/27/2016 at 7:41:43 PM GMT
Posts: 4
What is your opinion of the new study guide?
I would appreciate hearing from those who prepared for the most recent CAP exam using the new study guide.  Can you give me your opinion whether this helped you prepare or not?  I understand this was the first opportunity to use it and there may be edits and revisions, but could you give me some pros and cons of using it?  Thanks very much!


4/28/2016 at 10:01:05 PM GMT
Posts: 2
Hello!

I recently sat for the exam and passed my CAP. I used the CAP Exam Study guide, while I can agree with others there were some minor errors in the book but IAAP did send revised pages, so overall the book was helpful. It has a lot of information! To be honest It was some what overwhelming for me to read it because I didn't like the way it flowed (In my opinion it was very choppy, it went from one right into the next).

So this is what I did, I rented from Amazon one of the books from the list (Procedures & Theory for Administrative Professionals 7th Edition Professionals total $23.00-they gave me about 4.5 months). Then I purchased the new study guide, so I actually read two full texts books. I like reading the book I rented from amazon since I liked the way it flowed a lot better, and it reminded me more of school, probably why it was my preference. After I was done reading that book I read the study guide, I found it much more helpful, as there were things in the first book that were in the study guide so it was a recap to me.

I study for weeks reading and making notes, and answering practice questions. Oh by the way the study book has practice questions at the end of each domain, that was really nice!

So yes that is what I did my notes were a great summary because I knew that in a few weeks I might forget so I was able to go back and read what I had learned weeks ago.

I hope this was helpful, let me know if there is anything you need me to clarify, or need help with.
I also have a document with "flashcards" you would just need to print them double sized and then cut them out. Warning there are a lot. Smile But I hole punched them and then placed them into a ring holder, and reviewed some of those as well.


5/28/2016 at 8:12:38 PM GMT
Posts: 1
Hi E Mendez, I just joined IAAP recently and I would be taking the exams in September, if you don't mind ,I would appreciate if you could email me the flashcard document you spoke about and any other resource that could prove helpful. Thank you. My email add is jiroena16@yahoo.com.

Thanks


5/29/2016 at 4:19:12 PM GMT
Posts: 590

I think overall the study guide is very helpful, but it does state straight out it is not intended to be your only source in preparing for the exam. I use it in my study group, but I am supplementing with quite a bit of other materials so my students will be ready.

 

I would suggest you checkout a few of the recommended books on the bibliography or you  could rent them from Amazon.

 

I also recommend the procedures and theory book mentioned above.

 

I have a page on my website for those that are self studying for the exam. I am planning to expand it in the future. You might find some of it helpful.

 

http://www.mrhenterprises.com/selfstudytips.shtml

 

Marie



5/31/2016 at 2:35:30 AM GMT
Posts: 11
Hi E. Mendez. I too would like a copy of your flash cards. That sounds like a great idea!
Drenda Weaver Carpenter - email address: DCarpenter1021@yahoo.com


5/31/2016 at 12:35:39 PM GMT
Posts: 223
Thanks for all the good suggestions about the Study Guide. Each person learns in different fashion so find the best option (combination of tools) that works for you. Good luck.

Jean Cocco,, CAP, Expert
Executive Assistant
Regulatory, Quality. Clinical Reporting and Global Patient Safety, US East Coast Development Hub
Novo Nordisk Inc. | Massachusetts


5/31/2016 at 12:35:45 PM GMT
Posts: 223
Thanks for all the good suggestions about the Study Guide. Each person learns in different fashion so find the best option (combination of tools) that works for you. Good luck.

Jean Cocco,, CAP, Expert
Executive Assistant
Regulatory, Quality. Clinical Reporting and Global Patient Safety, US East Coast Development Hub
Novo Nordisk Inc. | Massachusetts


6/3/2016 at 5:01:59 PM GMT
Posts: 1
Hi E. Mendez. Congrats! Would you send me also a copy of your flash cards? It would really be helpful as I only joined and would sit for the September exam.
email address: joyce.talabong@gmail.com


6/9/2016 at 3:23:52 PM GMT
Posts: 2
Of Course, I emailed you the flash cards as well as some additional info. Please let me know if I could be of further help! You can do it ladies I believe in you!!!


Last edited Thursday, June 9, 2016
6/10/2016 at 7:13:59 PM GMT
Posts: 2
Hi E. Mendez I am new to IAAP membership and would greatly appreciate it if you could also send to me a copy of the flash cards. I will be taking the exam in September. Look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, s.fmartin@verizon.net


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