USPAP exam retake

[kodazster]

Thanks again to everyone that responded to my original thread about the USPAP exam. Unfortunately, I received my results yesterday and I did not pass the exam.

I called the school that I took the exam through to find out when I could retake the exam and they informed me I would have to wait to take the exam when they offered the next class, which is June 21st. I certainly don't want to wait more than a month to retake the exam.

I had read on this board and through other sources that most people retake their exams within a week or two at the most. It is also recommended as a time frame for memory retention. I realize I am at the mercy of the school to some degree. I am just looking to find out what seems to be the norm regarding retaking the exam. It just doesn't make any sense to wait a more than a month to retake the exam.

I wish I would have asked that question before choosing the school. Does anyone have any advice?

 

[BRCJR]

Thanks again to everyone that responded to my original thread about the USPAP exam. Unfortunately, I received my results yesterday and I did not pass the exam.

I called the school that I took the exam through to find out when I could retake the exam and they informed me I would have to wait to take the exam when they offered the next class, which is June 21st. I certainly don't want to wait more than a month to retake the exam.

I had read on this board and through other sources that most people retake their exams within a week or two at the most. It is also recommended as a time frame for memory retention. I realize I am at the mercy of the school to some degree. I am just looking to find out what seems to be the norm regarding retaking the exam. It just doesn't make any sense to wait a more than a month to retake the exam.

I wish I would have asked that question before choosing the school. Does anyone have any advice?

What other choice might you have in regards to approved providers in your state?

 

[Ken B]

The Appraisal Institute offers an online 15-hr USPAP course (a new one starts today). You will probably take a computer-based exam at a Pearson Vue test center.

Check out both the Appraisal Institute site and the Pearson Vue site to locate a test center near you.

I would also make a quick call to your State Board to ensure that the AI online course and the Pearson Vue exam meet their requirements. Some states are funny about online education.

(Edit: According to the AI site, RI recognizes their online USPAP course. You can also enroll in a course that has already started and finish the class this weekend. If you take the AI online course, I would be interested in feedback from you comparing it to your previous course.)

http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/online-education-statecert_state.aspx?state=RI

http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/education/course_descrb/Default.aspx?prgrm_nbr=OL-410&key_type=CO

(Edit: Actually, it looks like RI recognizes many AI online courses, including most, if not all, of your qualifying education courses. You may have noted that AI members get a decent discount on the courses. Did you know that annual membership for Trainee Associate Members is $95? The discount on the USPAP course is over half of that cost. Extra bonuses: AI is indisputably the best RE appraisal education provider and the online courses allow you to complete your education at your pace at your most convenient time.)

http://www.appraisalinstitute.org/membership/traineeassociate_mem.aspx

 

[Smokey Bear]

I certainly don't want to wait more than a month to retake the exam.

Gives you a good month to study to make sure you pass this time...

 

[VooDoo]

Trust me do yourself a favor and read and understand USPAP. I have over the course of 8 years read it at least 10 times. It is within arms length distance from my desk and I at least reference it once a week. This should be the most important book in your collection. USPAP, 4150.2 and updated ML's I research at least once a week.

 

[Smokey Bear]

Chart it out too. You'll see how similar the requirements are.