Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Hi all, I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but I'm reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and didn't pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid and so forth. English is her second language and I think she grew up in a school/learning system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's pregnant and had to take a pee break. Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos pregnant w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. I suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so old, but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep stressing over the exam right now. Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my class to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the internship program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 We all had the Inman review book and cds and Hess & Hunt review too and the RD in a flash cards. It was all more than enough for me. Thanks for your advice. susan > Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review > class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It > cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I > used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as > well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy > the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch > break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen > questions, which were my strengths back then. > Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last > year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but > I'm > > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and > didn't > > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid > and > > so forth. > > > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a > school/learning > > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos > pregnant > > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. > I > > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > > old, > > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep > stressing > > over the exam right now. > > > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my > class > > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the > internship > > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 We all had the Inman review book and cds and Hess & Hunt review too and the RD in a flash cards. It was all more than enough for me. Thanks for your advice. susan > Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review > class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It > cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I > used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as > well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy > the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch > break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen > questions, which were my strengths back then. > Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last > year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but > I'm > > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and > didn't > > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid > and > > so forth. > > > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a > school/learning > > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos > pregnant > > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. > I > > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > > old, > > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep > stressing > > over the exam right now. > > > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my > class > > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the > internship > > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 We all had the Inman review book and cds and Hess & Hunt review too and the RD in a flash cards. It was all more than enough for me. Thanks for your advice. susan > Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review > class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It > cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I > used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as > well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy > the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch > break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen > questions, which were my strengths back then. > Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last > year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but > I'm > > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and > didn't > > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid > and > > so forth. > > > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a > school/learning > > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos > pregnant > > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. > I > > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > > old, > > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep > stressing > > over the exam right now. > > > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my > class > > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the > internship > > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 My internship (AP4 program to show my age) used Inman, too. It was so well worth the money. W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT Long Term Care Consulting Montana State Hospital Certified LEAP Therapist ________________________________ From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Jen Zingaro Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:22 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: rd exam advice needed Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen questions, which were my strengths back then. Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. On 9/24/08, pepperjunkie <sschonew@...<mailto:sschonew%40gmail.com>> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but I'm > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and didn't > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid and > so forth. > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a school/learning > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos pregnant > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. I > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > old, > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep stressing > over the exam right now. > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my class > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the internship > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 My internship (AP4 program to show my age) used Inman, too. It was so well worth the money. W. Rowell, RD, LN, CLT Long Term Care Consulting Montana State Hospital Certified LEAP Therapist ________________________________ From: rd-usa [mailto:rd-usa ] On Behalf Of Jen Zingaro Sent: Wednesday, September 24, 2008 1:22 PM To: rd-usa Subject: Re: rd exam advice needed Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen questions, which were my strengths back then. Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. On 9/24/08, pepperjunkie <sschonew@...<mailto:sschonew%40gmail.com>> wrote: > > Hi all, > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but I'm > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and didn't > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid and > so forth. > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a school/learning > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos pregnant > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. I > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > old, > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep stressing > over the exam right now. > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my class > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the internship > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jean's course is money well spent. I sent a diet tech and dietitian and both passed w/o problems and found the course very valuable. Re: rd exam advice needed Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen questions, which were my strengths back then. Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > Hi all, > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but I'm > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and didn't > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid and > so forth. > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a school/learning > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos pregnant > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. I > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > old, > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep stressing > over the exam right now. > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my class > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the internship > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jean's course is money well spent. I sent a diet tech and dietitian and both passed w/o problems and found the course very valuable. Re: rd exam advice needed Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen questions, which were my strengths back then. Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > Hi all, > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but I'm > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and didn't > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid and > so forth. > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a school/learning > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos pregnant > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. I > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > old, > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep stressing > over the exam right now. > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my class > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the internship > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 Jean's course is money well spent. I sent a diet tech and dietitian and both passed w/o problems and found the course very valuable. Re: rd exam advice needed Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen questions, which were my strengths back then. Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > Hi all, > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but I'm > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and didn't > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid and > so forth. > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a school/learning > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it more > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not the > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos pregnant > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several months. I > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > old, > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep stressing > over the exam right now. > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my class > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the internship > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I'm one of those that does not test well. No matter what form the test is given in, I just freeze, clam up, sweat, panick, forget basic things as the date and my name, drop everything, have blurred vision and in short become a blithering idiot. Seldom do I feel so panicked as when I've had to take tests. My masters was a nightmare bc I thought I'd lost that fear and it came right back. First test for me was a disaster and I almost passed out right there. Professor was very kind, sat me out in the hallway by myself, checked on me occassionally, brought me water, and offered to send me home and take it orally from him later. I stuck it out, but it was a nightmare. Every single class I went through the same reactions but mostly for mid-quarter and final tests. Silly, bc we did so much more other work that grades weren't dependent only on those 2 tests. But then, I also argued every point I lost until I gained it back. For some reason, probably instilled by my parents so long ago, anything less than an A+ is a bad grade to me. My payback? 2 grandsons I raised that have huge and extreme learning disabilities. I learned that effort counts for more than grades. They're so smart, yet they do not pass tests w/o accommodation. We sometimes fail bc of fear of failure. Digna Re: rd exam advice needed If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together and I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues related to test anxiety. For what it's worth, I took a whole year after I graduated to take my test. My son was about 8 months old by that time. Renata > We all had the Inman review book and cds and Hess & Hunt review too and > the > RD in a flash cards. It was all more than enough for me. Thanks for your > advice. > > susan > > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:21 PM, Jen Zingaro <jenzingaro@...<jenzingaro%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review > > class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It > > cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I > > used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as > > well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy > > the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch > > break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen > > questions, which were my strengths back then. > > Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last > > year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > > > > > On 9/24/08, pepperjunkie <sschonew@... <sschonew%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but > > I'm > > > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and > > didn't > > > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid > > and > > > so forth. > > > > > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a > > school/learning > > > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it > more > > > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not > the > > > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > > > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > > > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > > > > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > > > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos > > pregnant > > > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several > months. > > I > > > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > > > old, > > > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep > > stressing > > > over the exam right now. > > > > > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > > > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > > > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my > > class > > > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the > > internship > > > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > > > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > > > > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I'm one of those that does not test well. No matter what form the test is given in, I just freeze, clam up, sweat, panick, forget basic things as the date and my name, drop everything, have blurred vision and in short become a blithering idiot. Seldom do I feel so panicked as when I've had to take tests. My masters was a nightmare bc I thought I'd lost that fear and it came right back. First test for me was a disaster and I almost passed out right there. Professor was very kind, sat me out in the hallway by myself, checked on me occassionally, brought me water, and offered to send me home and take it orally from him later. I stuck it out, but it was a nightmare. Every single class I went through the same reactions but mostly for mid-quarter and final tests. Silly, bc we did so much more other work that grades weren't dependent only on those 2 tests. But then, I also argued every point I lost until I gained it back. For some reason, probably instilled by my parents so long ago, anything less than an A+ is a bad grade to me. My payback? 2 grandsons I raised that have huge and extreme learning disabilities. I learned that effort counts for more than grades. They're so smart, yet they do not pass tests w/o accommodation. We sometimes fail bc of fear of failure. Digna Re: rd exam advice needed If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together and I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues related to test anxiety. For what it's worth, I took a whole year after I graduated to take my test. My son was about 8 months old by that time. Renata > We all had the Inman review book and cds and Hess & Hunt review too and > the > RD in a flash cards. It was all more than enough for me. Thanks for your > advice. > > susan > > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:21 PM, Jen Zingaro <jenzingaro@...<jenzingaro%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review > > class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It > > cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I > > used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as > > well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy > > the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch > > break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen > > questions, which were my strengths back then. > > Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last > > year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > > > > > On 9/24/08, pepperjunkie <sschonew@... <sschonew%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but > > I'm > > > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and > > didn't > > > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid > > and > > > so forth. > > > > > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a > > school/learning > > > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it > more > > > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not > the > > > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > > > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > > > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > > > > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > > > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos > > pregnant > > > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several > months. > > I > > > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > > > old, > > > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep > > stressing > > > over the exam right now. > > > > > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > > > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > > > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my > > class > > > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the > > internship > > > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > > > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > > > > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I'm one of those that does not test well. No matter what form the test is given in, I just freeze, clam up, sweat, panick, forget basic things as the date and my name, drop everything, have blurred vision and in short become a blithering idiot. Seldom do I feel so panicked as when I've had to take tests. My masters was a nightmare bc I thought I'd lost that fear and it came right back. First test for me was a disaster and I almost passed out right there. Professor was very kind, sat me out in the hallway by myself, checked on me occassionally, brought me water, and offered to send me home and take it orally from him later. I stuck it out, but it was a nightmare. Every single class I went through the same reactions but mostly for mid-quarter and final tests. Silly, bc we did so much more other work that grades weren't dependent only on those 2 tests. But then, I also argued every point I lost until I gained it back. For some reason, probably instilled by my parents so long ago, anything less than an A+ is a bad grade to me. My payback? 2 grandsons I raised that have huge and extreme learning disabilities. I learned that effort counts for more than grades. They're so smart, yet they do not pass tests w/o accommodation. We sometimes fail bc of fear of failure. Digna Re: rd exam advice needed If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together and I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues related to test anxiety. For what it's worth, I took a whole year after I graduated to take my test. My son was about 8 months old by that time. Renata > We all had the Inman review book and cds and Hess & Hunt review too and > the > RD in a flash cards. It was all more than enough for me. Thanks for your > advice. > > susan > > > On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:21 PM, Jen Zingaro <jenzingaro@...<jenzingaro%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > Hi there. We had Inman come to our University to do her review > > class. It was a weekend long like 8-2 each day but it was so helpful. It > > cost $250 but she gave you a binder to study from and that was ALL that I > > used and I passed the test. She gives you a ton of practice questions as > > well. If you go to her website, I think your friend would be able to buy > > the review stuff. I just looked at the info for 30 mins/day on my lunch > > break for about 2 months before my exam. I did have a lot of food/kitchen > > questions, which were my strengths back then. > > Boy, your friend has a lot on her plate. I just had my first child last > > year and I don't think I could have been doing my exam then also. > > > > > > On 9/24/08, pepperjunkie <sschonew@... <sschonew%40gmail.com>> > wrote: > > > > > > Hi all, > > > > > > I took the RD exam 8/14 and didn't think it was all that difficult, but > > I'm > > > reasonably good a m/c exams. One of my classmates took it today and > > didn't > > > pass and of course is crushed, depressed, feeling worthless and stupid > > and > > > so forth. > > > > > > English is her second language and I think she grew up in a > > school/learning > > > system much different from ours in the USA so I'm sure that made it > more > > > difficult for her. She is very bright and intelligent, but maybe not > the > > > best at m/c exams and seems to try to memorize everything vs using her > > > intuitive knowledge. She ran out of time with 10 questions to go. She's > > > pregnant and had to take a pee break. > > > > > > Do any of you have recommendations to help her prepare for her second > > > attempt? She could take it in 45 days but will be basically 9 mos > > pregnant > > > w/ baby #1. Her mother, a teacher, is coming to stay for several > months. > > I > > > suggested she wait to retake it until the baby is a couple months or so > > > old, > > > but before her mom goes back home (in March), so she doesn't keep > > stressing > > > over the exam right now. > > > > > > Did anyone use any of the on-line or review courses and do you have > > > recommendations? I suggested she check with the university and see if > > > student services has help for exam-taking skills. She was last in my > > class > > > to take the exam and was feeling lots of pressure to pass so the > > internship > > > program 1st-time pass record would go up to 98% next year. So, besides > > > feeling stupid, she has statistical guilt hanging over her head. ( > > > > > > Thanks for any suggestions I can pass on to her. > > > > > > > > > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I think the test anxiety and working on timing will be what my friend needs most. I suggested she go back to the U student center and find out what they can do to help her w/ test taking as I'm sure they told us there is a program. Just hope they'll still help her even though we've graduated. My mom and dad got to study the flash cards too as I did most of the driving to a family reunion this summer that was a long way away. None of us were impressed with the RD in a flash cards .... answer errors, poorly written questions, spelling errors, typos, vague answers, vague questions and so forth. Mom majored in nutrition and worked in the Pillsbury test kitchens and dad is a retired veterinarian so it's not like they didn't know anything to begin with. I was impressed that my dad knew so much about the labor laws given that he worked most of his career at a university. Thanks again for your advice. Feel free to send any other ideas. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Renata Oliveira Mangrum < nurturingnotes@...> wrote: > If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do > with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a > friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together > and > I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go > to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues > related to test anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I think the test anxiety and working on timing will be what my friend needs most. I suggested she go back to the U student center and find out what they can do to help her w/ test taking as I'm sure they told us there is a program. Just hope they'll still help her even though we've graduated. My mom and dad got to study the flash cards too as I did most of the driving to a family reunion this summer that was a long way away. None of us were impressed with the RD in a flash cards .... answer errors, poorly written questions, spelling errors, typos, vague answers, vague questions and so forth. Mom majored in nutrition and worked in the Pillsbury test kitchens and dad is a retired veterinarian so it's not like they didn't know anything to begin with. I was impressed that my dad knew so much about the labor laws given that he worked most of his career at a university. Thanks again for your advice. Feel free to send any other ideas. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Renata Oliveira Mangrum < nurturingnotes@...> wrote: > If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do > with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a > friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together > and > I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go > to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues > related to test anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 24, 2008 Report Share Posted September 24, 2008 I think the test anxiety and working on timing will be what my friend needs most. I suggested she go back to the U student center and find out what they can do to help her w/ test taking as I'm sure they told us there is a program. Just hope they'll still help her even though we've graduated. My mom and dad got to study the flash cards too as I did most of the driving to a family reunion this summer that was a long way away. None of us were impressed with the RD in a flash cards .... answer errors, poorly written questions, spelling errors, typos, vague answers, vague questions and so forth. Mom majored in nutrition and worked in the Pillsbury test kitchens and dad is a retired veterinarian so it's not like they didn't know anything to begin with. I was impressed that my dad knew so much about the labor laws given that he worked most of his career at a university. Thanks again for your advice. Feel free to send any other ideas. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Renata Oliveira Mangrum < nurturingnotes@...> wrote: > If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do > with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a > friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together > and > I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go > to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues > related to test anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Something that really helps me to calm down and feel confident to take a test is prayer. I always pray before I start the test and I ask God to help me to be my best, to remember what I study, to keep me calm, etc. And now I've even started praying during my studying time as well asking God to give me wisdom to understand the material and to memorize whatever needs to be memorized (I'm taking the CDE exam next month). I find this to be very calming for me and has greatly helped me in my academic life, including the RD exam. It's always good to keep life in perspective too, so when you fail you don't feel horrible. You said your friend is pregnant and what a blessing that is. Many other women may feel a failure because they cannot get pregnant. You also mentioned she is a smart lady, knowleadgeable, etc. So what a blessing that is too. That's what she will be valued for in the work field. Of course passing the RD exam is a big step for us to get started on our career, but after that nobody will ask you what your grade to pass the test was, but as the years go by she will be valued for her experience, and even being bilingual as you mention she is. English is not my first language either but I guess I had the advantage of doing my MPH-RD here in the US. I also used the Inman to study for the RD exam, listened to her tapes whenever I was walking or driving. And I found an old book in my university library that was very helpful to me because it had A LOT of questions with the explanation for the answers. Unfortunatelly I don't recall the name of this book, but for me practicing a lot of questions was very helpful. And as you mentioned timing is critical in this test. I almost ran out of time when I took it too, so maybe dividing the total time by the number of questions and not being stuck in one question for more than that allowed time would be helpful. I hope she does well. Keep us posted. Margarete Carneiro, MPH, RD Registered Dietitian - Adult Clinical Team LLUMC Nutritional Services Loma , CA Work Phone ext.42276 Re: rd exam advice needed I think the test anxiety and working on timing will be what my friend needs most. I suggested she go back to the U student center and find out what they can do to help her w/ test taking as I'm sure they told us there is a program. Just hope they'll still help her even though we've graduated. My mom and dad got to study the flash cards too as I did most of the driving to a family reunion this summer that was a long way away. None of us were impressed with the RD in a flash cards .... answer errors, poorly written questions, spelling errors, typos, vague answers, vague questions and so forth. Mom majored in nutrition and worked in the Pillsbury test kitchens and dad is a retired veterinarian so it's not like they didn't know anything to begin with. I was impressed that my dad knew so much about the labor laws given that he worked most of his career at a university. Thanks again for your advice. Feel free to send any other ideas. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Renata Oliveira Mangrum < nurturingnotes@ gmail.com> wrote: > If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do > with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a > friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together > and > I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go > to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues > related to test anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Something that really helps me to calm down and feel confident to take a test is prayer. I always pray before I start the test and I ask God to help me to be my best, to remember what I study, to keep me calm, etc. And now I've even started praying during my studying time as well asking God to give me wisdom to understand the material and to memorize whatever needs to be memorized (I'm taking the CDE exam next month). I find this to be very calming for me and has greatly helped me in my academic life, including the RD exam. It's always good to keep life in perspective too, so when you fail you don't feel horrible. You said your friend is pregnant and what a blessing that is. Many other women may feel a failure because they cannot get pregnant. You also mentioned she is a smart lady, knowleadgeable, etc. So what a blessing that is too. That's what she will be valued for in the work field. Of course passing the RD exam is a big step for us to get started on our career, but after that nobody will ask you what your grade to pass the test was, but as the years go by she will be valued for her experience, and even being bilingual as you mention she is. English is not my first language either but I guess I had the advantage of doing my MPH-RD here in the US. I also used the Inman to study for the RD exam, listened to her tapes whenever I was walking or driving. And I found an old book in my university library that was very helpful to me because it had A LOT of questions with the explanation for the answers. Unfortunatelly I don't recall the name of this book, but for me practicing a lot of questions was very helpful. And as you mentioned timing is critical in this test. I almost ran out of time when I took it too, so maybe dividing the total time by the number of questions and not being stuck in one question for more than that allowed time would be helpful. I hope she does well. Keep us posted. Margarete Carneiro, MPH, RD Registered Dietitian - Adult Clinical Team LLUMC Nutritional Services Loma , CA Work Phone ext.42276 Re: rd exam advice needed I think the test anxiety and working on timing will be what my friend needs most. I suggested she go back to the U student center and find out what they can do to help her w/ test taking as I'm sure they told us there is a program. Just hope they'll still help her even though we've graduated. My mom and dad got to study the flash cards too as I did most of the driving to a family reunion this summer that was a long way away. None of us were impressed with the RD in a flash cards .... answer errors, poorly written questions, spelling errors, typos, vague answers, vague questions and so forth. Mom majored in nutrition and worked in the Pillsbury test kitchens and dad is a retired veterinarian so it's not like they didn't know anything to begin with. I was impressed that my dad knew so much about the labor laws given that he worked most of his career at a university. Thanks again for your advice. Feel free to send any other ideas. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Renata Oliveira Mangrum < nurturingnotes@ gmail.com> wrote: > If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do > with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a > friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together > and > I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go > to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues > related to test anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 25, 2008 Report Share Posted September 25, 2008 Something that really helps me to calm down and feel confident to take a test is prayer. I always pray before I start the test and I ask God to help me to be my best, to remember what I study, to keep me calm, etc. And now I've even started praying during my studying time as well asking God to give me wisdom to understand the material and to memorize whatever needs to be memorized (I'm taking the CDE exam next month). I find this to be very calming for me and has greatly helped me in my academic life, including the RD exam. It's always good to keep life in perspective too, so when you fail you don't feel horrible. You said your friend is pregnant and what a blessing that is. Many other women may feel a failure because they cannot get pregnant. You also mentioned she is a smart lady, knowleadgeable, etc. So what a blessing that is too. That's what she will be valued for in the work field. Of course passing the RD exam is a big step for us to get started on our career, but after that nobody will ask you what your grade to pass the test was, but as the years go by she will be valued for her experience, and even being bilingual as you mention she is. English is not my first language either but I guess I had the advantage of doing my MPH-RD here in the US. I also used the Inman to study for the RD exam, listened to her tapes whenever I was walking or driving. And I found an old book in my university library that was very helpful to me because it had A LOT of questions with the explanation for the answers. Unfortunatelly I don't recall the name of this book, but for me practicing a lot of questions was very helpful. And as you mentioned timing is critical in this test. I almost ran out of time when I took it too, so maybe dividing the total time by the number of questions and not being stuck in one question for more than that allowed time would be helpful. I hope she does well. Keep us posted. Margarete Carneiro, MPH, RD Registered Dietitian - Adult Clinical Team LLUMC Nutritional Services Loma , CA Work Phone ext.42276 Re: rd exam advice needed I think the test anxiety and working on timing will be what my friend needs most. I suggested she go back to the U student center and find out what they can do to help her w/ test taking as I'm sure they told us there is a program. Just hope they'll still help her even though we've graduated. My mom and dad got to study the flash cards too as I did most of the driving to a family reunion this summer that was a long way away. None of us were impressed with the RD in a flash cards .... answer errors, poorly written questions, spelling errors, typos, vague answers, vague questions and so forth. Mom majored in nutrition and worked in the Pillsbury test kitchens and dad is a retired veterinarian so it's not like they didn't know anything to begin with. I was impressed that my dad knew so much about the labor laws given that he worked most of his career at a university. Thanks again for your advice. Feel free to send any other ideas. On Wed, Sep 24, 2008 at 2:53 PM, Renata Oliveira Mangrum < nurturingnotes@ gmail.com> wrote: > If all that studying has been done, then the issue is probably more to do > with the test taking skills or test anxiety, not her knowledge.I had a > friend in undergrad who did poorly in her tests, but we studied together > and > I always felt she knew more than me. One of our professors suggested she go > to the counseling center at the university because they dealt with issues > related to test anxiety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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