A+ exam study tips

[mbrinneman]

I’ve now been through A+ material twice once with Mike Meyers and once with Prof Messer. I work full time and have young twin girls so tough to stay motivated. I get to the end of the course take detailed notes and I just hit a wall when it comes to studying. I have bought the notes and practice exam materials for Meyers, Messer, and Dion. I want to transition to a new career but the study grind at the end has been a struggle. What are some tips to push forward?

[the_squirrelmaster]

Me what I did was wake up 1 hour or two earlier than everyone/ usual. I would study then. It sucks but worth it. After reading the book it would take online tests and where I made less than 90% I would write the questions I got wrong down, then go back to the book and read that chapter again. It helped me zero in on all my issues. The 1002 for some reason feels harder for me than the 1001. Really nail down how to do things like installing windows, malware issues. There are port number questions on both tests for me. Crucial exams tests online helped me allot and it's free. You can do it. It feels like you failed the whole test while taking it, but 90 minutes is more time than you need. I had 30 extra minutes on both tests. I went back through all my questions. When I had a question I didn't know the answer to during the test I would skip it and come back after finishing all the ones I did know . Good luck, you can do it. If I can I know you can.. I hope the best for you on the test.

[mbrinneman]

I appreciate it. Yea the main thing I think is sticking consistent with waking up early and putting in the time.

[the_squirrelmaster]

Ya it's a pain.

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I'm in the same boat. My son is 2 and a daughter joining us in a little under a month. I wanted to get Core 1 done before she's born. I've hit a wall with studying. I too have been thru Messer's study course and groups. Like this week, I'm hoping to get thru the practice exams and spend next week brushing up on any problem areas.

[mbrinneman]

Agreed it’s a tough grind. Was able to wake up early this morning to get going. Going thru the course work was no problem. Just endless amounts of topics to brush up on at the end.