Use the State Exam Study Guide in this booklet to prepare

• The Study Guide contains the CaiBRE's list of topics which appear on the State Exam

• Study the First Tuesday book chapters noted

• All First Tuesday books are available online, under the Realtipedia link in your Student Homepage

 

Have a solid grasp of real estate vocabulary.

• Many of the State Exam questions require you to know your real estate vocabulary

• Review the First Tuesday  Dictionary at firsttuesdayjournal.com

• First Tuesday also provides online flash cards with key real estate terms

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Practice makes perfect.

• Retake the practice quizzes for your licensing courses multiple times until you consistently receive a score of 80% or greater

• The quizzes highlight key topics you'll be exposed to on the State Exam

 

Consider a dedicated prep book and/or crash course.

• First Tuesday provides a prep book and live crash course through Real Estate Live License School

• These tools help you zero in on important concepts and provide additional State Exam practice questions

 

Cut the distractions and get down to work.

• Study in a quiet place, free from distraction

• This means no Facebook, Twitter, texting, TV, computer, radio, cell phone, or anything else which competes' for your attention

 

Study often, in short bursts.

• Take breaks so you don't overload

• Review notes or flash cards while you're in line at the grocery store

 

Use mnemonic devices and acronyms.

• Use easy-to-remember mnemonic devices and acronyms to help concepts stick

 

Write it down.

• Take notes

• The physical act of writing information down helps you retain information

 

Practice with a timer.

• Time yourself when you take practice quizzes or exams

• Try to finish them in less time than is provided for the actual licensing exam

 

With a little help from your friends.

• If you study better with others, form a study group with other applicants who will soon be taking the exam

 

Solicit input from new licensees.

• Ask new licensees what subjects were heavily represented on the exam,

• Ask what topics they found challenging

• Mine them for pragmatic test-taking tips

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Be well rested and ready to go!!  Don't party or drink alcohol or caffeine the night before your test. Sleep!

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