SCJP Blues
A long-time aspiration...
Finally got substantiated...
I'm now a Sun Certified Java Programmer!
My score ain't impressive - just a mere 66%. Yet, am fully satisfied for more than one reason. Firstly, my preparation for the exam was very minimal (hardly 10 days). Secondly, I didn't take up any mock exam prior to taking the real one. I came to know about the JavaRanch Saloon community only on the morning of the scheduled exam date.
Finally, the actual examination experience, which was smooth during the first hour, turned out to be a nightmare when the server stopped responding suddenly and an error message popped up! That's the last (and the least) one could expect while taking an exam at an authorized Prometric testing center! After so many tense moments and unsuccessful attempts by the site administrator, I was able to resume the exam, but I'd already lost a good 10 minutes of the duration. I tried my best to complete the rest of the exam and avoid a time-out, all the way continuously fighting off the fear of facing another similar interruption. However, I managed to answer only 64 out of 72 questions!
To sum it up, it was one hell of a harrowing experience and I couldn't help but rejoice within myself when I came to know that I had passed the exam!
Moral of the story: Certifications are not for the faint-hearted! Being PREPARED for everything is the key!
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Posted by 123.236.33.204 on August 15, 2007 at 12:19 PM IST #
That is correct...I too felt the same way when I gave my first International certification. And am awaiting to give my scjp
Posted by Diana Catherine on September 29, 2008 at 11:31 PM IST #