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Old 06-15-2012, 09:49 AM
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For me, I know that if I take 3 months away from the material I'll forget everything and basically have to start fresh. Hence the reason I'm taking it again in August.
Or you could not take 3 months away from the material, and study for the full 5 months you have until the exam to assure a pass.
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The pass mark was 76%?!?!?!
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The pass mark was 76%?!?!?!
Where'd you see that?
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The pass mark was 76%?!?!?!
where are you getting that?
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http://www.soa.org/files/edu/edu-201...e-percents.pdf
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Old 06-15-2012, 09:59 AM
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48% Passing
52% Effective

Book it.
you were the closest for these. 48.1% passing, 53.4% effective
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So 10 was not possible?
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76% Pass Mark:

.760 to .836 = 6
.836 to .912 = 7
.912 to .988 = 8
Every question right = 9
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Old 06-15-2012, 10:07 AM
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Yes I agree. A 9 was a perfect score. 1-2 wrong was an 8.
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Ya, and you'd need a perfect just to get a friggin 9. Kind of ridiculous...
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