countdown, last min MIS/ petersens advise?

[Runner4064]

Hello, So as a last min strategy I decided to use the Petersens practice tests and got knocked on my butt. I got a 54 & 39. A lot of the stuff on these tests isn't in the suggested text or IC.

I've heard that the Petersens tests can be tougher than the DSST. Graduation hinges on my success of this test and I am REALLY sweating bullets.

Should I try to comb over the tests (this can either pay off big or not at all- depending on how similar the content is.)

or should I study the IC material and trust that what I need is in there?

ANY advice is GREATLY appreciated! It's the bottom of the 9th and I don't want to strike out. THANK YOU !!!!!!!!

[gus]

The Peterson's MIS tests went beyond the scope from what I could tell after taking the actual exam.

I do have to agree though that the scores you are getting are not very reassuring. If my graduation depends on it and I don't have easy alternatives to this exam in case I don't pass, I would certainly go the extra mile to guarantee that I'm succeeding.

I would supplement IC with some internet research. The exam feedback section here surely has good advice as well (which you've most likely already visited).

[Runner4064]

Good morning, Last night was a sleepless night and I'm up bright and early in an attempt to figure this out. I have 2 days in which to make a go at it- otherwise it's onto labor relations (something I'm familiar with, but for whatever reason flew under the radar ) I appreciate the advise, thanks!

[barcotta]

Originally Posted by Runner4064

Should I try to comb over the tests (this can either pay off big or not at all- depending on how similar the content is.)

or should I study the IC material and trust that what I need is in there?

ANY advice is GREATLY appreciated! It's the bottom of the 9th and I don't want to strike out. THANK YOU !!!!!!!!

I would use a combo of the specific feedback and a comb-over--focusing on items you found in the specific feedback. I remember that test being more difficult than I expected--and difficult in general--while others found it to be a walk in the park. What I remember most is that while there is some basic computer knowledge required, it really was all about information systems (surprise, surprise). Dig in and good luck.