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Having Trouble with the Written?
Are you having trouble with the written test, trying to raise your score to make the
CPS cut, or want to improve your score on those few tests where the written is still
weighted? Try to find out what portion of the test you are having problems. Is it the
math, mechanical, aptitude, or word comprehension? Then contact your local community
college for tutoring in that area.
For math, you only need to know about twelve formulas. Once you have the
formulas down, you just plug in the numbers or convert the word math problems
into the formula and you can't be fooled.
For mechanical aptitude, the ARCO Mech. Aptitude & Spatial Relations book
will give you more than you will ever need.
Try this approach. Instead of taking the sample tests in the written test books cold,
go to the answers in the back and go through the first time with the answers. Then you'll
know what they are looking for in the answers. It will cut your learning time. There are
only so many ways they can ask a question on the same topic. You will get to the point
where you can look at a question and go right to the answer. It will become scary.
