Hello,

I have been serving in an administrative capacity throughout my work experience, which started in the U.S. military in 1990. I was an administrative specialist for the majority of my 10 years on active duty. I have had the administrative skill sets for a while and have kept up with evolving technology over the years. However, my CAP journey did not actually start until late 2015. I came across the website and saw the opportunity for certification and immediately knew I wanted to attain it.  

I was so eager that got everything ready: paid for the membership, filled out the application w/supporting docs, paid the exam fees (to include late fee), bought study materials & the 2016 CAP Exam Study Guide!! I joined Marie’s 03-2016 study group and had planned to sit for the March 2016 CAP exam but was unable to regularly listen to the Tuesday night calls, focus on reading the materials, or study enough to be confident in my ability to pass.

Life threw some challenges my way and achieving this certification no longer became a priority. I requested for the extension to take the exam in Sep 2016--which was granted—and I just knew I was going to make a concerted effort that time around. Well, it also did not work out like I planned.

I then had to submit another CAP application and paid the full fees to retake the exam in March 2017. After almost $1000.00 that I have paid towards this goal, I believe I am NOW determined to make a great effort to pass this time! Although I am not a big participator in the chat sessions/conversations that take place in our study group, I do get a lot out of reading the chats and answers to the questions the other group members ask. I have my materials and would love if someone near Boston, MA is looking for a study buddy!

So here I go again on this journey……