Presenters:Henry Bittaker, AICPSusan Coughanour, AICP

APA-Florida Conference 2011

AICP Info SessionAICP Exam Preparation

APA-Florida Conference 2011

AICP Info SessionEligibility and Registration

Eligibility Requirements Current member of the American Planning Association

(APA).

Be engaged in professional planning, either currently or in the past, as defined by AICP.

2 years planning experience + Graduate degree in Planning

3 years planning experience + Bachelor's degree in Planning

3 years planning experience + Graduate degree in Planning from a program not accredited by the PAB

4 years planning experience + Other post-graduate, graduate, or undergraduate degree

8 years planning experience with no college degree

AICP BULLETIN

The AICP Bulletin contains information on eligibility, fees, registration, exam site scheduling, and even some practice exam questions.

http://www.planning.org/certification/pdf/bulletin.pdf

Registration

Exam Offerings Computer-based exam offered in two, 14-day

testing windows (May and November) at twelve test centers in Florida (300+ nationally)

Online Application Submittal May 2012 exam application window opens ~ Dec.

2011 Application Review and Notification

Once your completed application (including all education and employment verification) is received, it will be reviewed and you will be informed of your status to sit for the AICP exam in about six weeks.

Registration (continued) Previous Applicants

Previously approved applicants may come back and use the same new application form to pay for the next exam.

Once logged on, the system will recognize the applicant's approved status with prompts to complete only the contact and exam information pages of the form and pay the exam fee.

NOTE: Once approved, you will have four testing periods, or two years, within which to take the exam. After two years, you will be required to complete a new application and fulfill all the submission requirements again.

Test Results Exam takers will receive their “un-official” test

results before they leave the testing center.

APA-Florida Conference 2011

AICP Info SessionSubject Matter Outline

AICP Subject Matter

I. History, Theory and Law [15%]

II. Plan Making and Implementation [30%]

III. Functional Areas of Practice [25%]

IV. Spatial Areas of Practice [15%]

V. Public Participation and Social Justice [10%]

VI. AICP Code of Ethics & Professional Conduct [5%]

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

I. History, Theory and Law [15%] A. History of PlanningB. Planning lawC. Theory of planningD. Patterns of human settlement

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

II. Plan Making and Implementation [30%] A. Visioning and goal setting    B. Quantitative and qualitative research methodsC. Collecting, organizing, analyzing, reporting data D. Demographics and economicsE. Natural and built environmentF. Land use and development regulations G. Application of legal principlesH. Environmental analysisI. Growth management techniques

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

II. Plan Making and Implementation [cont.] J. Budgets and financing optionsK. GIS/spatial analysis and information systemsL. Policy analysis and decision making [NEWER]M. Development plan and project reviewN. Program evaluationO. Communications techniquesP. Intergovernmental relationshipsQ. Stakeholder relationships [NEWER]R. Project and program management

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

III. Functional Areas of Practice [25%]A. Community developmentB. Comprehensive or long range planningC. Development regulation or administrationD. Economic development and revitalizationE. Economic analysis and forecastingF. Educational, institutional, military facility planning[NEWER]G. Energy policyH. Food system planning [NEWER]I. Growth managementJ. Hazard mitigation and disaster planning [NEWER]K. Historic preservationL. Housing

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

III. Functional Areas of Practice [cont.]M. InfrastructureN. Labor force or employment [NEWER]O. Land useP. Natural resources and the environmentQ. Parks, open space and recreationR. Planning lawS. Policy planning [NEWER]T. Public servicesU. Social and health services [NEWER]V. TransportationW. Urban design

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

IV. Spatial Areas of Practice [15%] [NEWER]

A. Planning at national level [NEPA, HUD, DOT planning] B. Planning for multi-state or bi-state regions [TVA,

dams] C. Planning for state [state laws; Dillon’s vs Home Rule] D. Planning for sub-state region [regional parks,

turnpikes] E. Planning at county level [hazard mitigation, growth

mgt plans] F. Planning for urban areas [traffic planning, homeless] G. Planning for suburban areas [sprawl, farmland loss] H. Planning for small town [town character, health

access, jobs] I-M. Corridors, Neighborhoods, Waterfronts, Historic districts or areas, Downtowns

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

V. Public Participation and Social Justice [10%]

A. Public involvement planningB. Public participation techniquesC. Identifying, engaging, and serving underserved

groups [NEWER]D. Social justice issues, literature, and practiceE. Working with diverse communitiesF. Coalition building

AICP Subject Matter (continued)

VI. AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct [5%]

APA-Florida Conference 2011AICP Info Session

AICP Study Resources

APA CD-ROMS & STUDY GUIDES

AICP Study Guide Manual/CD-ROM $195

APA Chapter Presidents Council CD-ROM 2011/2012 CPC Study Manual ($18.95) Contact APA-FL office – order by mail & check

Online Study Resources

TREASURE COAST SECTION APA-FL(

http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/aicp_links.asp)

Comprehensive list of AICP Study links – prepared by Treasure Coast Section (Free) Contains over 1000+ links by subject; “Best links”

Study Stack (www.studystack.com) Really Cool [and fun] flashcards, tables, charts

and teaching games (Free)APA

(http://www.planning.org/_offsite/certification/tutorial/) Practice test by APA (Free to APA members)

APA (http://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/selectedreading.htm) Selected Readings – suggested by APA

The “Green Book”

“The Practice of Local Government Planning”

Perhaps the single most important AICP Exam study guide, especially for non-academically trained planners – three past editions, all useful

The “New” Green Book

New 2009 Version – new title ($95):

Contents have changed significantly .

Some online post-exam comments have been that the 3rd Edition (previous version) is actually more clearly set up for studying for the exam.

We’re just starting to use the 2009 version in our own AICP Study Group and are finding portions of it useful as a general introduction to newer concepts to study for the exam, such as climate change, smart growth, and healthy cities.

“Everyday Ethics” Everyday Ethics for Practicing Planners

Book by Carol D. Barrett, 2002.

Ethical solutions to everyday problems--Barrett dissects 54 sticky, real-world situations, applying relevant sections of the AICP Code of Ethics. Five complex scenarios are structured for group discussion.

“Land Use”

Land Use In a Nutshell Book by Nolan & Salkin, 2006.

A compact reference to land use. Past test takers have highly recommended. Covers planning processes, land development, zoning,regulation, and taxation. The last chapter addresses new influencing considerations inland use, such as energy and space.

“Planning and Urban Design Standards” Planning and Urban Design Standards

This 2006 book edited by The American Planning Association is the most comprehensive illustrated, reference book on urban planning, design and development. Exam topics covered include plan making, public participation, planning movements, mapping, streets and town infrastructure, natural resources, demographics, transportation, environmental impact assessment and mitigation, placemaking, building requirements. EXPENSIVE: $150 - $235

AICP Ethics Code

APA Code of Ethics (www.planning.org/ethics)

The AICP Code of Ethics assists certified planners negotiate the ethical and moral dilemmas they sometimes face. KNOW THE CODE

Some general aspects of the Code to remember: All communications regarding specific situations occur

with the APA Executive Director in his capacity as the Ethics Officer.

The Code was revised in October 2009. The Code now has four sections

1. ASPIRATIONAL PRINCIPLES2. RULES OF CONDUCT3. PROCEDURAL PROVISIONS4. AUTOMATIC SUSPENSION OF CERTIFICATION [NEW]

AICP Study Ethics at Conference

Thursday 2:30 PM – Ethics and Related Professions: A

Planner’s Quandary?

Friday 9:30 AM – Combating Corruption By Being

Ethical

Online APA – APA Policy Guides

APA Policy Guides (http://www.planning.org/policy/guides/)

On APA’s selected reading list for exam preparation

Especially useful for newer topic areas, such as food planning & climate change

New 2010 guide on Surface Transportation

New 2011 guide on Climate Change

APA Policy Guide Adopted Policies

Agricultural Land Preservation

Billboard Controls Climate Change [NEW] Community and Regional

Food Planning [NEW] Community Residences Endangered Species and

Habitat Protection Energy Environment: Waste

Management Environment: Water

Resources Management Environment: Wetlands Factory Built Housing

Historic and Cultural

Resources Homelessness Housing Impact Fees Neighborhood Collaborative

Planning Planning for Sustainability Provision of Childcare Public Redevelopment Security Smart Growth Surface Transportation

[NEW] Takings

Online APA – Planning Magazine

Planning Magazine Review Recent Issues

Recommend review of 4-5 years of previous issues

Don’t necessarily focus on past six months —those are too soon to have made it into the test

Some past exam questions appear to come directly from previous articles e.g. – what are “Colonias”?

APA website (has current & previous issues) Resources APA Publications Planning

Previous Issues www.planning.org/planning

Previous & Current APA “Hidden” links

Timelines in American Planning History(

http://faculty.wwu.edu/zaferan/index%20-%20timeline_us_planning_history%5B2%5D.pdf)

APA 2011 National Conf. AICP Exam Prep Slides

(https://www.planning.org/certification/examprep/)

APA Website’s “Search” Function (upper right)

(https://www.planning.org/search/results.htm)

GONE: Top 25 lists, Smart Growth Reader (except on APA CD-ROM), many other links

APA Chapters – AICP Study WebsitesAPA-GA

(http://georgiaplanning.org/aicp/aicp-exam-reviews/)

APA-PA(http://www.planningpa.org/career_aicp.shtml)

APA-NC(http://www.nc-apa.org/ resources AICP)

APA-WA(http://www.washington-apa.org/career/aicp/)

Other Online AICP Study ResourcesPlanetizen (www.planetizen.com)

Planetizen – Planning Website (Free, but requires membership)

AICP Exam Course $129 - http://www.planetizen.com/courses/aicp

Goes to $159 on October 1, 2011

Cyburbia (www.cyburbia.org) Cyburbia – planning website (Free, but requires

membership)

Planning Prep (www.planningprep.com) Planning Prep – AICP Exam Prep website. (Free planning

exams but must join – currently free)

Ohio State University (http://knowlton.osu.edu/ped/aicp.htm) Online AICP Study Course; $95

More AICP Study Resources

Michael Waiczis CD-ROM Study Materials (e-mail contact: mrw36@cvip.net ) $125

AICP Examination Preparation Guidebook (125 pages)

Practice Exams (1050 practice questions) Glossary of Planning Terms (50 pages) Law, History & Ethics Study Guide (60 pages) Planning Topics Study Manual (225 pages) “Green Book” Synopsis (50 pages) Commentary to the List of Subject Matter for the

AICP Exam (60 pages) NOTE: Unable to reach Spring 2011

Local AICP Weekend Study Courses Orlando Metro Section AICP Study

Course DATE: October 7th & 8th (tentatively) - GAI

Consultants. LOCATION: Orlando, Florida For Information Contact: Shalene Estes, AICP

e-mail: s.estes@gaiconsultants.com

Suncoast Section AICP Study Course DATE: March 2012 (2011 study guides available

$25) LOCATION: Tampa, Florida For Information Contact: Debra Hempel

Phone: (813) 282-2444 E-mail: Debra.Hempel@hdrinc.com

Local Weekly AICP Study Groups

Treasure Coast Section AICP Study Group NOW: Aug. 24 – Nov. 9, 2011 (Wednesday nights)

& all-day Saturday question sessions (October/November)

Spring 2012 (Feb. – May; Wednesday nights + Saturday)

LOCATION: West Palm Beach, Florida; FREE Contact: Susan Coughanour & Henry Bittaker

Phone: 561-523-0678 (Henry’s) e-mail: hbittaker@aol.com

SusanCoughanour@aol.com NOTE: Twice weekly emails of Study Group’s links &

presentations sent out to anyone requesting them (2 EXAMS)

APA-FL Study Group Coordinators List http://www.floridaplanning.org/aicp/index.asp

2011 APA-FL Conf. AICP Study Materials Our links and weekly Study Group

emails will give you an abundance of materials to prepare for the AICP exam: Over 1000 AICP Study links, plus Glossary 2004 – 2011 APA National Conference

Slides Set of “Best” APA Chapters’ Study

materials 2004 – 2011 post-exam test takers

comments Two 170-question Practice Exam with

answers Plus more, including this slide show!

SIGN UP or email me – hbittaker@aol.com

APA-Florida Conference 2011

AICP Info SessionAICP Test Taking Tips

10 TEST-TAKING OBSERVATIONS

1. Few planners used to come out of this test feeling it was a good test of their actual abilities as a planner – we didn’t, you may not either. However, we have been hearing feedback from some planners that they finally feel it’s a good test of their abilities as a planner.

2. There is not one exam, there are many (exact number unknown, but greater than three and probably less than six). Your test may have several questions on statistics; someone else’s may have several on census or population projection methods. This makes it a difficult test to study and prepare for.

3. Sample exams are meant to get your mind back into exam test taking mode – do not expect to see any of my questions on your exam. Use sample exams to re-learn how to attack multiple choice questions & identify your weak areas.

10 TEST-TAKING OBSERVATIONS

4. You will not run out of time on the test. We know of only one planner who’s run into a time problem over the last five years.

5. Most planners that fail this test do so by 1 – 3 points (approximately 2 to 6 questions). That means you want to know the easy factual questions, such as history, planners and law cases, because even if there’s only a half dozen such questions, they may make the difference between passing and failing.

6. Study early, study often.7. Do practice tests, practice tests, practice tests,

especially to learn how to address scenario and multi-part questions.

10 TEST-TAKING OBSERVATIONS

8. Our study links & emails will give you more exam prep materials than you’ll likely have time to study. You’ll have to develop a strategy that works for you – work on your weaknesses, especially in those topic areas that others indicate have been on the recent exam.

9. Don’t depend on just attending a study group or a weekend course – you have to study on your own in combination with the study group or course.

10. At the beginning of starting to study and trying to answer practice exam questions, you’re likely to feel like a deer caught in a car’s headlights – stunned. Hopefully, if you start early and you keep at it and go through lots of practice questions, you won’t feel that way by the end of your preparations.

Attitude and Preparation

Do not be intimidated by the exam if you’ve studied & addressed your weaknesses

Don’t work the day of the exam CRAM the last week if you must, relax

the night before the exam IMPORTANT: Get a good night’s sleep

(single most repeated comment we hear)

Attitude and Preparation

Schedule your site and time ASAP Know where the test center is in advance

If possible, drive by there in advance so you’ll know how long to allow for travel time

Get there early – 30 minutes in advance of the scheduled test time

You must bring two forms of ID (make sure your name on your ID matches your name on the Exam paperwork)

You will not be permitted to bring anything into the exam, but will be provided with a locker and can raise your hand to take a break (although exam clock remains ticking)

Attitude and Preparation

Bring your testing slip and identification Simple calculator will be provided to you Scratch paper will be provided to you Prepare a survival kit (but must be left in

locker) Water, snack/protein bar Tylenol/Advil/Ibuprofen Bring a Doctor’s note for other medication, etc.

Dress comfortably (in layers in case you get cold/hot)

Attitude and Preparation

Do not be intimidated by the questions National exam: Not just Florida -

you will have areas to shine – Remember that a Pass is a Pass … by

one question or ten Maintain your organized test-taking

style Keep your rhythm and cadence; relax Three hour, thirty minute exam (74

seconds per question!)

Attitude and Preparation

The test is designed for speed Pace yourself Answer every question on the exam When in doubt, guess – no penalty for a

wrong guess, only correct answers count

You’ll be able to mark questions on the computer and come back to them later (test this out in advance on APA’s online tutorial)

Particulars of the Exam

170 questions (only 150 count) 20 questions are APA future exam

questions randomly inserted into your test

Increasingly, the test is moving to scenario questions (e.g. “You are the Planning Director and the Mayor asks you …”)

To pass, you must get a 55 on a 75 scale, or about 110 out of the 150 questions (73.3%)

Questions vary in how much they count

Particulars of the Exam

Computer Exam Online Tutorial is available on APA website:

http://www.planning.org/_offsite/certification/tutorial/

A brief 15-minute tutorial occurs before the actual exam begins to get used to the computer and test program (time is not counted against you)

Once you exit the tutorial, you can’t go back to it

For more details on what to expect, read the online APA Exam Bulletin http://www.planning.org/certification/pdf/bulleti

n.pdf

What and How to Study

Decide how much time you want to or are able to study

Some say 80-100 hours is needed Skimming and taking notes can be just

as effective as extensive reading Know your study style

What and How to Study

Study concepts, not details at first Be able to explain what, when, where,

why, who and what effect in short statements

Less attention on how – no time for this

What and How to Study

Learn conceptual material first Learn factual material nearer to the

test Legal Milestones (Euclid v Ambler;

Hadachek v. Sebastian, etc) Famous and Infamous Planners and Ideas Important Books (

http://www.planning.org/centennial/greatbooks/)

Go over things several times – better than going over large amount of info once

What and How to Study

Study early, study often Work particularly on weak areas you

know are likely to be on the test Options – try multiple methods

Flashcards – have a partner Study very basic notes Join a study group Weekend Course Self-made Taped Recordings to Play in Car

What and How to Study

PRIORITIZE WHAT WORKS FOR YOU “Green Book” AICP Code of Ethics APA Slide Sets “Planning” magazine articles (last 5 years) Official Reading List Study Stack Online Study Links Henry’s online Glossary of past “Exam”

Terms & Planners

What and How to Study

Practice Exam questions will not be identical to those on the AICP Exam

But they may be very similar in topic, scope to some of the exam questions

Any repetition is coincidence Exam Committee is distanced from

prep course development – locally and nationally

PDOs can audit, but cannot release specific information about the exam

What and How to Study

Practice Tests Take as many practice exams as you can Pretend you are taking the test – work

within the normally allotted time frame Helps with scenario and judgment

questions Afterwards, go back and ask yourself –

“why is the correct answer correct?” and vice-versa – “why are the incorrect answers incorrect”

What and How to Study

Be familiar with: U.S. census trends & population projection

methods Emerging design philosophies Recent court case decisions at the national level Planning Magazine, JAPA Technical Basics, such as

How to read section/township/range & USGS maps Converting square feet to acres to miles Floor Area Ratio (FAR) calculations Slope calculations Statistics Traffic Trips & Parking Rate Generation

What and How to Study – Past TestersA few of the many topics recent test taker

noted: Brownfields – redevelopment, community

coordination Visioning, goal making process, plan

implementation Public participation, charrettes, delphi Project & Program Management, PERT FAR, slope calculations, USGS map scales, STR Statistics, Gini coefficient Planning theory (e.g. Radical, Incremental) Census Trends, Census Blocks Population Projection methods RLUIPA, turn-key parks, EIS Scenario questions and even more Scenario

questions

What and How to Study – Past TestersOther recent topics mentioned have included: Smart Growth & Sustainability Environmental Justice/Social Justice Community Organizing Housing, 1954 Housing Act Budget, Fiscal Impact Analysis, Tax Increment

Financing Planning Department Organization & Operation Historic Preservation, SHPO AND OF COURSE, many Scenario & Multi-part

QuestionsNOTE: I can email you post-exam comments from the

past few years – use them to study topics you don’t know

Five “Types” of Questions

The AICP Exam appears to contain five basic types of questions:

FACTUAL (“Which planner, book, theory, law”)

SCENARIO (Situational: “Do which first?”; AICP Code)

MULTI-PART [Correct answer = (C) I, II, & IV]

CALCULATION (Slope, FAR, Mean, # trips)

FIGURE & GRAPHICAL INTERPRETATIONS

Factual Questions - Example

(1) Which case first established the concept of "public welfare"?

 (A) Village of Euclid v. Ambler Realty Co.(B) Golden v. Planning Board of Ramapo(C) Southern Burlington County NAACP

v. Township of Mount Laurel(D) Necton v. City of Cambridge

Factual Questions (cont.)

The only real way to prepare for factual questions is through study or experience

The key is “know what you know” and study hard on the rest (laws, people, terms)

Particularly use the Glossary on my website, as these are all terms and people that previous test takers had difficulty with

Assume that you are the director of a local planning agency, and that you recognize the interdependency of the chief executive, the planning agency, operating departments and independent boards and commissions. In a hypothetical situation, a proposed expansion of a county airport and adjacent industrial areas is in opposition to the planning agency's proposal for a regional park location. The planning agency believes there are unique circumstances and sound reasons for preferring the regional park proposal along with future relocation of the airport to another site in the county.

Which of the following strategies would likely place you, as the planning director, in the least effective coordinating role in resolving the conflict?

A) Attempting to have the planning agency solely responsible for additional studies and recommendations

B) Directing planning agency staff to discontinue all studies of this issue and direct all inquiries regarding this matter to the director

C) Recommending the study control be given to the staff of the chief executive's office.

D) Soliciting support of other departments and agencies for the planning agency's regional park proposal.

Scenario Questions - Example

Scenario Questions (continued)

Notes should be comprehensive and concise – Testing center will provide scratch paper

Carefully read the question Determine what is being asked

Overall topic or scope Specific Details Inference Question

Determine if the question has multiple parts

Decide if specific notes would be helpful

Multi-part Questions

Which of the following are important factors in building consensus in an organized citizen's committee?

I. Appointment of constructive and diverse members.II. Authorizing a senior staff member to chair the

committee.III. Clarifying anticipated outcomes.IV. Providing the committee with alternatives.

A) I and IIIB) II and IIIC) I and IID) III and IV

Multi-part Questions (continued)

Carefully read the question See if one or more of the first set of

answers can be eliminated – that may eliminate one or more of the combined answers i.e. Answer “II” in above example, which

knocks out combined answers “B” & “C” Choose the best answer from what

remains, after determining what the differences are i.e. “I” vs. “IV” in above example

Calculation Questions - Example

(4) What is the median of the numbers 12, 14, 16, 18?

 (A) 12(B) 14(C) 15(D) 16

Calculating Questions (cont.)

You’ll need to know how to do standard planning calculations, such as: Statistics: Mean, Median, Mode Floor Area Ratios (FAR) Map scales to area, slope, acreage Parking & Trip Generation Location Quotient (LQ)

Graph/Figure Questions - Example

(5) The two lines on the graph below best represent which of the following combinations of travel behavior in a metropolitan area of 2 million population?

(A) Transit and private automobile trips

(B) Weekday and weekend trips(C) All work and nonwork trips(D) Office and retail-generated trips

Graph/Figure Questions - Figure

Graphic Questions (cont.)

You’ll need to be able to read, interpret and answer questions about figures, tables and graphs

Almost every edition of Planning magazine has a “By the Numbers” section which includes figures, graphs and tables – get use to reviewing (and understanding) this section of Planning magazine

Answering Questions

Topic or ScopeRefer to the main idea in notes

Specific DetailsRefer to notes that will lead you to correct

text Inference

Refer to and apply knowledge of planning Always see if you can eliminate

answersInference questions appear frequently and you must feel comfortable applying planning knowledge – not all the relevant information is in the text

ELIMINATING ANSWERS - Example

The loss of population by many larger and older cities in the United States took place within the context of the "sunbelt" shift. Which of the following is NOT a reason for this shift?A) Natural diffusion from the Eastern Seaboard.B) A preference for warm climates and

recreational opportunities.C) The interstate highway system.D) The development of air conditioning.

Test Taking Strategies

If at first you don’t succeed Take the test again as soon as you can Results will tell you the weak areas

The key is Practice, Practice, Practice

TWO SELECTED TOPICS

AICP Exam Preparation

Spatial Areas of Practice

This area is new the last few exams, but does not seem to be difficult for test takers

One key is knowing the planning that takes place at different government levels FEDERAL – Housing, Environmental,

Transportation MULTI-STATE – Watersheds/Dams, TVA,

Chesapeake STATE – Similar to federal; Home/Dillon’s Rule SUB-STATE REGIONS – Everglades; MPOs COUNTY – Growth Management, Water/Sewer

Food Planning

Topic has shown up on occasion, but only a little feedback from test-takers so far When it has shown up, the test takers have

been basically clueless about the topic Best Bet – read the recent APA Policy

Guide & perhaps recent Planning magazine articles, such as those listed on my website

TWO MONTHS LEFT WHAT DO I STUDY NOW?

AICP Exam Preparation

Henry’s Strategy Two months out

FIRST Go back over the APA topic areas, any

recent APA presentations & test taker comments to see what subject areas you don’t seem to know and will need to study up on (my links can help)

SECOND Come up with a plan of specific topics to

study and lay out a personal schedule for studying them, AND continuing to go over any questions that you have access to until the exam.

Henry’s Study Guides – 1 Month OutIf I could only study one guide with a

month left I’d probably choose the following:

FOR PLANNERS (with academic degree) Pennsylvania Chapter PDC Guide (137

pages)http://www.planningpa.org/career_aicp_pdc_study.pdf

FOR PLANNERS (without academic planning) 3RD Edition “Green Book”

Henry’s Study Guide - 1 Week Out

If nothing else, read through the online Glossary of planning terms and planners that is at the bottom of the Treasure Coast Section’s online links – the list is based on planning terms and planners that past exam takers had trouble with on the exam.

http://www.floridaplanning.org/treasurecoast/aicp_links.asp

Post APA-FL Conf. Email Resources Be sure and give us your email address

(sign-up sheet) so we can send you materials now & add you to our AICP Study Group email list

We will be sending a series of emails to each EMAIL RESPONDER that will consist of: Two practice exams of 170 questions, each in

“With Answer” & “Without Answer” versions Some of the best free study guides I have Some of the best slide presentations and

handouts that have been given to my 10-15 week AICP Study Groups

Post-exam comments on the exam from test takers over the past 4-5 years

APA-Florida Conference 2011

AICP Info SessionQuestions???