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[Shakeel Ahmad]

I want to become SCJP and getting to start taking coaching
please help as to what should I plan to do SCJP2
what books should study
how much to study
what types of mock exames to take
thanks

[Marcus Green]

Have you considered reading any of the other messages on this site?
Marcus

[Shakeel Ahmad]

I have visited the sights but I dont understand it
there is a flood of infoamtion about it
please give be concise and effective information
thanks

[Angela Poynton]

First of all I'd say focus on the Programmer Certification Study Forum, it is full of others studying for certification and some folks who have passed and want to help out.
Also take a look here http://www.javaranch.com/certfaq.jsp it's our Certification FAQ, always look here first if you have a question, you may not need to post it because the FAQ may answer it for you, it also lists some useful resources.
Another thing, this forum is really for people who have taken the exam, for them to share their successes and if they havn't succeeded this time, to have people encourage them not to give up. So stick to the study forum and maybe the Java in General Beginner and Intermediate forums for now, they will offer the most help.
Also don't forget to take advantage of the search facility in the forums, it can be very useful when you're looking for one particular thing.
Good Luck in your studies.

[Nandini Gangopadhyay]

Hi Shakeel,
Maybe u could go to Maha Anna's web page, she has given the different steps in chronological order which can be followed to become an SCJP, for starters, u have already completed one step....registering in JavaRanch!! In addition, u can also order JQ+(though not absolutely necessary) which will help u a lot, save Marcus Green exams for the last 1-2 weeks, I got around 80-83% in his exams and came out of the actual one with an 86%, so they are good pointers to ur actual score, but don't do them now.
Hope that was of some help!!
Here is the link..... http://www.javaranch.com/maha/Preparation_tips/preparation_tips.html
Nandini