I have been studying since last April for the Spring 2018 exam. I'm feeling at a disadvantage because I'm learning things that I have no actual "hands-on" experience in. I have been an Administrative Assistant for 13 years, but in a non-profit organization where my duties are very different than other Admin's duties. I've put in countless hours reading the textbooks, utilizing the Study Guide and online resources. Failure is not an option for me!