Hi Susan, from a neighbor literally right down the street – we’re at 120^th and Riverside probably a half mile or less from you. Feel free to come visit sometime!

 

I took the test because I like the concept of certification. I like the idea of having standards for professional practice and conduct. I think it’s a great idea.

 

And I didn’t know how bad the test was until I took it – how could I? How could anyone? They only release something like 6 practice questions (or used to, when I was preparing for it), and there was no way to know what to expect. I studied hard, worked hard, learned a lot, but was disappointed with the test. I am hoping that the certification process is an evolving one that will improve with time.

 

In the meantime, the designation, as a symbol of my professional status, does help in a number of practical ways (not just to ‘get a job’), and I’m not going to deny that or refuse that just because the test was bad. For me – at least this is how I choose to think about it – the test was just the tiniest piece of my experience, work, reading and studying, all of which led to the designation/certification.

 

Ok, seriously, I’m done now. J  Take care!

Amy

 

 

 

Yeah, but there's still one more rodeo clown willing to run around one more time before I jump into the barrel. 

The exam was "shamefully poorly written and poorly conceived," but since the designation helped you get a job it's okay?