https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512410 Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:11:08 GMT Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:17:48 GMT Copyright © 2019 IAAP https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512410 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512410
I have been trying to prepare to take the exam next year in April and I am seriously discouraged. I am frazzled beyond belief.  I have the CAP Study Guide, Business Communication Today, Discovering Computers, Human Resource Management, The Administrative Professional and Fundamentals of Organizational Communication; not to mention tons of downloaded information pertaining to Accounting, Grammar, Management Theories, Elements of Design and so much more. The practice test made me realize that I needed to study everything but its a lot. The books are huge and I'm all over the place. Should I read one book at a time?  Do I really need to read the entire book?  Trying to figure out how to retain all of this information is keeping me up at night. Any suggestions on making sense of it all are welcomed because right now I'm not on a solid study path in terms of what to hone in on. ]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:32:00 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512414 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512414 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:39:02 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512416 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512416
Lisa, self studying is definitely a challenge, but it can be done. You should start by mapping out a list of all the books you have to read, dividing out all the chapter across the weeks remaining between now and the test. that will give you an idea of how many chapters you will need to read every week.

Also, be sure to review the Body of Knowledge bullet by bullet to prepare. It should be guiding your efforts in terms of identifying what you need to cover as a whole.

If you would like to learn more about my CAP study group (which will start January 7 and only requires the CAP Exam Study Guide since I do provide any other material needed), you can drop me an email at iaap@mrhenterprises.com to ask your questions.

Marie]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 19:45:05 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512450 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512450
I have the books too and what I got out of Marie's class is so much more than you can find in a book.

Relax - breathe and you got this.]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:22:47 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512455 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512455 Tue, 29 Oct 2019 21:43:05 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512493 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512493
My recommendations are Marie's study group, the CAP Study Guide, and Procedures & Theory for Administrative Professionals. I used an older version to save money, but it covered the same principles.

Loved your photo. I had sticky notes all over the bathroom mirror and kitchen cabinets. It was an intense time, but very rewarding. Stay on Marie's reading/study schedule and you'll do great!

Best wishes to you,
Norma]]> Tue, 29 Oct 2019 23:03:34 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512544 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512544
If you are wondering why I referred to the OM Certification rather than the CAP, it's because I took the CAP Exam 100 years ago and the process was much different.
]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 13:51:21 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512546 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512546 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:01:23 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512547 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512547 Wed, 30 Oct 2019 14:04:29 GMT https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512565 https://www.iaap-hq.org/forums/posts.aspx?topic=1512565
I strongly recommend joining Marie Herman's Spring 2020 CAP Study Group: https://www.mrhenterprises.com/CAPStudyGroup.shtml
Marie is amazing! She will guide, support and motivate you the entire way!

Best of luck!
Tara ]]> Wed, 30 Oct 2019 15:17:48 GMT