This test is atrocious and yes the stae wants our money. Best
part is we have never learned this stuff in college and won't
ever teach it. How do I know what a writer of a 1950's
newspaper column meant if i wasnt alive. Update the test. The
state sucks and may even be using us to fix economy. lol
-Mike
On 5/15/09, nik wrote:
> Hi :
>
> No one has responded to me in a bit. I got the state to
> grant me an extension. This is my last one, I am desperate
> to pass this exam.
>
> My school district is giving me a problem. Some one told me
> to study the Norton Anthologies. Has anyone taken the course
> offer by Kaplan?
>
> Thanks..
>
>
> On 4/28/09, nik wrote:
>
>
>
>> Hey there:
>>
>>
>> You sound just like me, that is good but scary at the
>> same time. If you read my previous posts I have studied
>> and not, same score. Then, I was tutored by a
>> Nationally certified teacher in my district, did the
>> worst I ever did.
>>
>> I have gone to people that have passed this exam and
>> either they, A) had to take it about 4x times B) they
>> passed with sheer luck.
>>
>> I was going to take the Molloy class but you just
>> solidified what I had already heard.
>>
>> I too when taking the exam thought I was nuts because I
>> could of sworn I saw the questions before the other
>> times when I took the test.
>>
>> Does the state see that you are failing and just want
>> your $88 dollars? Or after a certain amount of times,
>> they just pass you. I have never seen a test were there
>> is no study guide, no corrections given back, nor
>> anyone who has a clue.
>>
>> However, when it comes for the students I feel like I
>> have to give them everything, practically spoon feed
>> them the answers and always find the extra points!!
>>
>> Well, where are my extra points?! I am so angry and
>> want to know how to pass this test once and for all.
>>
>> At this point, I am willing to beg, borrow, steal, and
>> cheat to pass...
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/28/09, Peter wrote:
>>> I dont know what to do? The first time I took it I
>>> passed the essay with a 220 ever since I have failed
>>> it. The NYSTCE prep questions are not on the exam and
>>> the poem essay I have never seen???
>>>
>>> The test company actually serves other states. I
>>> found their english prep guides and like the NY one,
>>> they are no help. I COULD PASS THIS TEST IF I HAD THE
>>> CORRECT ANSWERS OF THE QUESTIONS. They ask the same
>>> questions over and over. I actually remember them as
>>> soon as I see them. I dont even have to read the
>>> passages. So one time I decided to answer them
>>> different then I usually do - I did real bad, under
>>> 200. I cant figure out how they want you to write it?
>>> I followed their format with the poem as best as I
>>> can with no success.
>>>
>>> I did a prep course at Molloy College, WASTE OF TIME!
>>> The teacher had no idea? No one seems to know
>>> anything about this exam??? How is this possible? I
>>> am willing to PAY for these answers.
>>>
>>> The books WASTE OF TIME! I memorized them from front
>>> to back - NO HELP!
>>>
>>> I have passed the subreas in every subject , just not
>>> on the same exam. I already have a one year
>>> extension, I am not sure if I can get another one? I
>>> have everything else done. I heard that the Union can
>>> help, but I don't know?? There usless too, except
>>> when it comes to taking money, just like this exam.

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