I PASSED!! This program gave me the foundation and training needed to be able to use rationale to pass the exam. The final mock exam was the same format as the real exam and so the familiarity increased my possibility of passing as well. I recommend not using the program until you are approved to take the exam (the program recommends this as well). I made the mistake of purchasing it months in advance and was not motivated to study and when I did, it wasn't on a consistent basis and I needed to start over again. Also, *everything* Amanda recommends is key to passing. During the exam, I personally found that taking a break every 50 questions to drink juice was helpful and at question 100, I took a bathroom break, drank juice, and ate a banana. I also wore ear plugs that the facility provided and at home, I oftentimes took the exams with ear plugs so it helped to create a similar testing environment to my benefit.
This exam really is like a marathon and the proper preparation is essential to success. I want to stress again that everything Amanda recommends to succeed is essential to your passing the exam. I scored only 71% on the final mock, which I took a few days before the real exam and that was after 6 hours of studying and working on the computer, which was a mistake. Because after that, I had to take 2 days off before the exam and go out in nature to heal my burn out-- my mind literally seemed to stop working. During that time I did not study whatsoever. And before the real exam, I only reviewed for 1 hour so that I would feel refreshed. This worked for me only because I overdid the studying without having enough balance in life. Life circumstances can get in the way of studying routines, so be prepared to postpone if need be. I chose to cram so that I could still make my Hawaii vacation I have planned after I pass my vignette exam! Good luck to all of you!