Got a 'B'.

Thought this one was pretty tough. I walked out almost certain that I hadn't passed. The exam was quite different from nearly all the prepatory material I used... I don't think I recognized more than 25% of the exam's content.

I used IC, the ECE practice tests, and a Rudman's guide. An 'A' is certainly attainable, however I didn't focus on this one as strongly as I did with Research Methods. I was just eager to score a passing grade, so I'm content with the 'B'.

For those of you seeking an 'A', I recommend knowing and comprehending all of the IC content, taking and studying the ECE practice exams, and studying the topics covered in the 'Specific Exam Feedback' subforum using an Abnormal Psychology text.

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Pursuing B.S. in Liberal Studies through Excelsior
A.A.S. in Allied Health, Community College of the Air Force
A.A.S. in Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force
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Exams completed since August 2007:
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (A)
Research Methods in Psychology (A)
Abnormal Psychology (B)
ECE Gerontology (B)
Drug & Alcohol Abuse (57 - A)
Here's to Your Health (58 - A)
Intro Sociology (71)

Awaiting scores:
ECE Ethics

Congratulations Jason! One more done. What's next?

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Kate
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BS Psychology

Thanks! It made my day to see a passing grade staring back at me on the Excelsior website. Next up is Psychology of Adulthood and Aging.

I think I've got this one down pretty well, however my schedule out here in Kuwait often makes coordinating a test date difficult. Results are generally returned from the states 2 weeks after the test date, so I figure I'll be updating my sig once again at the end of this month.

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Pursuing B.S. in Liberal Studies through Excelsior
A.A.S. in Allied Health, Community College of the Air Force
A.A.S. in Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force
________________________________________
Exams completed since August 2007:
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (A)
Research Methods in Psychology (A)
Abnormal Psychology (B)
ECE Gerontology (B)
Drug & Alcohol Abuse (57 - A)
Here's to Your Health (58 - A)
Intro Sociology (71)

Awaiting scores:
ECE Ethics

My 'hat is off' to you. I can only imagine what your study/test taking logistics are sometimes.

There is a photo on the back of Excelsior's most recent magazine (Live & Learn) that was sent in by MSgt Mark Hoffman from overseas somewhere just after Operation Iraqi Freedom started. It shows him trying to study sitting on the floor next to a green light and holding/typing on his notebook on his lap. I've set it next to my study area at home to look at any time I feel like whining.

Hang in there. You'll be home eventually.

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Kate
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BS Psychology

Thanks Kate. My situation actually isn't anywhere near as tough as MSgt Hoffman's. I work at a small military installation of coalition forces at Kuwait City International Airport as part of a two-person medical team. Myself and physician work 48 hour shifts providing medical care for all incoming and outgoing personnel, as well as those stationed here.

Work is often feast or famine, with the 'feast' side being far more common over the last few weeks. On busier nights I'll rarely sleep more than 3 or 4 hours at a stretch due to the various emergencies we get, but during the day I have plenty of time to study between walk-in patients. On the days that I'm out here I'm able to spend at least 3 hours on IC.

After each 48(+) hour shift I get a day and half off. Back at the main installation we have access to nearly all the conveniences one might find on a stateside installation, including various fast food and traditional restaurants, coffee shops, wireless internet, a movie theater, gyms... heck, you can even buy a Harley here! Coordinating test times with the Learning Resource Center can be tough at times, but usually it just means having to wait an extra week or two.

In all honesty it really isn't bad here at all. The money is excellent, there is very little risk in this part of the Middle East, and I have significantly more time to study here than when I'm at home. Also easing stress levels is the fact that my girlfriend of three years (also a reserve medic and full-time student) was deployed to the same location with me. It sounds crazy, but myself and a number of others from my unit are actively pursuing a four month extension!

Again, thanks for the words of encouragement. I'll be sure to keep everyone updated with my testing progress, as well as any interesting developments that I'm able to share.

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Pursuing B.S. in Liberal Studies through Excelsior
A.A.S. in Allied Health, Community College of the Air Force
A.A.S. in Criminal Justice, Community College of the Air Force
________________________________________
Exams completed since August 2007:
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (A)
Research Methods in Psychology (A)
Abnormal Psychology (B)
ECE Gerontology (B)
Drug & Alcohol Abuse (57 - A)
Here's to Your Health (58 - A)
Intro Sociology (71)

Awaiting scores:
ECE Ethics