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I attended the seminar and unfortunately, did not pass the test!
The test was difficult in the sense that you had to read everything very carefully before answering. There are many questions that people answered partially correct, but there were often several other things that had to be dealt with in the scenarios. The questions were well thought out and realistic.
The seminar was excellent from start to finish. Stephen Boyd is a treasure and the time passed quickly. Before the start I thought that it would be too long and boring, but that was not the case.
Chris: Yes and as you no doubt know, there is also a six year time limit from the 1st norm to achieve the final norm. 1st norm can only start after you receive FA title.
Yup, my norm (possibly two, Hal is going to check for sure) is from August 2009. So I have until August 2015 to finish the title off, or else I have to get new norms.
But 8/14 passed.. wow.. I wouldn't mind seeing a copy of a sample test, is there one online or do they keep that secret?
I still have my copy of the exam and will E-mail it to you if you wish. The test was composed by Stephen and was specific to this lecture series. We were allowed to keep our copies, so I don't think it is so super secret.
I still have my copy of the exam and will E-mail it to you if you wish. The test was composed by Stephen and was specific to this lecture series. We were allowed to keep our copies, so I don't think it is so super secret.
Aris, this means that you did not pass the test either. That's it; I refuse to play in any of your tournaments until you pass!?
Tony also did not pass (according to an admirable admission). Unfortunately that means he is no longer qualified to produce the online magazine until he retakes and passes.
Mmmm. Wait a minute. Didn't Bob Gillanders also take the course. He must immediately vacate his presidency until he retakes and passes the course!?
Who else did not pass? Everyone should come clean about this now?
Aris, this means that you did not pass the test either. That's it; I refuse to play in any of your tournaments until you pass!?
Tony also did not pass (according to an admirable admission). Unfortunately that means he is no longer qualified to produce the online magazine until he retakes and passes.
Mmmm. Wait a minute. Didn't Bob Gillanders also take the course. He must immediately vacate his presidency until he retakes and passes the course!?
Who else did not pass? Everyone should come clean about this now?
LOL - I was not taking the course because I am already an FA - you gonna play now?
My humble apologies Aris. If you congratulate Chris and Krista on their big step forward; I may reconsider playing...
Paul, your damage has already been done. I am considering having a special "Paul Beckwith" entry fee at the Ottawa Autumn Open, something that reflects not only the damage you caused to my reputation, but also for hurting my feelings, so $500, LOL!
P.S. I have no idea who Chris and Krista are (don't those names sound too similar?!)
Aris, this means that you did not pass the test either. That's it; I refuse to play in any of your tournaments until you pass!?
Tony also did not pass (according to an admirable admission). Unfortunately that means he is no longer qualified to produce the online magazine until he retakes and passes.
Mmmm. Wait a minute. Didn't Bob Gillanders also take the course. He must immediately vacate his presidency until he retakes and passes the course!?
Who else did not pass? Everyone should come clean about this now?
:( Unfortunately, I missed it. Maybe next time. Somebody save me a copy of the exam! :)
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