Study
Tips Before the Exam
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.
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. That 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. Your 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, and what topics they found challenging,
Mine them for pragmatic test-taking tips.
Be well rested and
ready to go
...
Don't party or drink alcohol or caffeine the night
before your test. Sleep!