heyas!
i passed my
scjp 1.2 exam today. i am very happy and releaved, as i start second year uni this week and i wanted to complete it beforehand.
to those reading this message that are currently studying, please let me share some thoughts with you guys:
1) after completing reading/questions on topics, in my opinion i felt javaranch.com was a fantastic way of sharing knowledge, and/or verifying quieries that i had. i think group discussion and participation is a wonderful and interesting way of learning (and very effective! )
2) i was extremely nervous and worried about the difficulty and skill required to pass the exam, and rightly so. i have covered
java in my Bach. of Computer Sci & Tech, and i believe that the sun certification exam is much more difficult than any other exam i have previously sat. (please note this is only in my experience in examinations).
3) to those who are still studying, the topics i felt strongest in i found myself questioning things i wouldnt normally question, due plainly to the exam conditions and nerves. i can recommend not only doing as many mock exams as possible, but setting up an official timer and exam conditioned area (if possible) to ensure you can perform under pressure and this will increase your confidence when the real exam day comes
4) it took me one month of studying the scjp to pass.
finally i would like to thank javaranch.com and its community, i came across the site whilst studying for the exam, and i have not looked back. although part taking in multiple forums previously, none have been as kind, well informed, fun and dynamic. after a post your sure to get a response within the hour (often sooner) and this dynamic nature motivated me even more with my java.
marcus green's site (
http://www.jchq.net) was a wonderful help, with both tutorials and great exams (which i felt near the difficulty of the scjp).
again thanks to everyone who has inspired me to pursue my programming, i am keen to repay the jesture by being a regular visitor on the boards!
see ya round
-twans
PS: feel free to contact me with help/questions:
twanas@igreen.net -----------------------------------------------
SCJP 1.2