Any suggestions/ experiences re: sources for prepping for the CA state license exam? I’ve seen the flyers at the local HI stores and have heard limited mixed reactions to them, anyone have actual experience with these ‘schools’ or other ways/ means to prepare for the exam (class B). It’s been on my list to do for some time and now with the fall slowdown I’m going to see about putting it together. Also I heard that the state had a local ‘extension’ in Santa Rosa for a short period of time but it wasn’t being operated last time I checked ~1yr ago, anyone from the area have any info on this?
Thanks,
Dave
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I took a 2-day prep course where they slammed me full of the right answers. Done by a private outfit a week or so before the test date. Cost about $350 in the early 90s. Made the test a piece of cake, and I would do it again. You are trying to pass, not learn anything. If you actually want to learn the relevant material, I would take several college-level courses, or just put in 10+ years as a GC!
i just sent the book to my friend so don't have it anymore, and forget the title but it was a flashcard type self quiz thing that i got from builders booksource in berkeley.
when i took the test i refused to pay the money for the class, did my homework, bought the books, studied on my own, passed the test with flying colors in record time, and have the self satisfaction of doing it myself.
the hardest part is finding the right books, if you had the written material from the pay private class, you could do it on your own. go to builders booksource on 4th st. and look around. you will find many study guides right there, and from them you will also find more websites and titles to explore.
i concentrated on the law and business part of the exam, didn't even study for the trades part and passed both easily but depending on your comfort with your knowledge of building you may want to study the trades part more than i did. it was mostly common sense that any intelligent builder should know, and they are multiple choice questions.
save your money, but the books yourself, and send me a check for 25 dollars for the advice!
Sure, thanks for the advice, but does it come with a money back ;) jk
well actually it does yes, and the thing is i have to charge for it because free advice is worth every penny!