[Judy Venonsky]

Thanks Elizabeth. Actually I also failed in the area of creating 2 significantly different plans. All of my other areas I got 1’s on. I recently read here in this forum that you can’t have any 2 elements in the same place, and I would bet that this is where I fell short.

 

As for the written portion, it amazes me that one of the graders could be so cavalier as to give you a 3 that would clearly cause you to fail the test, when subsequently (after paying more money) it was deemed passing. I was extremely careful to analyze all of the areas of impact on the site. I realize I have very little chance of getting this overturned, but I would love to speak with someone who is responsible for grading who could help me understand what I am missing. You can’t take the test with you when you leave, you are not allowed to speak to anyone at the Redline review. What kind of test doesn’t make it clear as to what exactly you need to do to study and pass? I am anything but a quitter, but I don’t know how I am supposed to get better.

[Judy Venonsky]

I have taken Section C 4 times. Admittedly, I realized that I was not prepared at first for the parking configurations. I don’t do this often at my firm, but have practiced and have that down. Having recently failed again, I am stumped as to what I am missing in the part that deals with explaining how the design impacts environmental quality and compatibility with the surrounding areas. Each time I have received a 3. I even went to the redline review and it was not clear that I missed so much as to be graded with a 3. I always discuss creating water quality ponds, stay clear of wetlands and streams, light pollution, traffic pattern changes and compatibility, saving trees where possible, and impact on surrounding neighborhoods. Can you see from my description any glaring omissions? I am very frustrated.

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