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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Feb 8, 2017 14:35:44 GMT -5
I am good with both of us being right. Although, I think I am slightly more right than you are. As for the two that showed up, we need to know how they were dressed. If they were suited up then they probably weren't Board members, so expect to be ALJs by the end of March. If not suited up, then they were Board members, continuing the marathon. Our testers need to start reporting wardrobe choices!!! J
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Post by nothingtoseehere on Feb 8, 2017 15:03:14 GMT -5
I am good with both of us being right. Although, I think I am slightly more right than you are. As for the two that showed up, we need to know how they were dressed. If they were suited up then they probably weren't Board members, so expect to be ALJs by the end of March. If not suited up, then they were Board members, continuing the marathon. Our testers need to start reporting wardrobe choices!!! J I wore a Batman costume to testing. It was not only comfortable, but also provided me some anonymity. They did, however, make me put my utility belt on the floor next to my desk along with my bottle of water.
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Feb 8, 2017 15:31:16 GMT -5
Good job! Everyone recommends dressing in layers, so I'm sure your cape was perfect!
J
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Post by acttwo on Feb 8, 2017 17:03:47 GMT -5
Hi all, I tested 2/6/17. There were 13 people in the testing. 4 were women, 9 were men. The test proctors indicated that only 2 were testing the following day. So glad that's done. Loved the State Plaza hotel! The location was awesome. The weather was phenomenal. The blue line metro is planned to be down for service starting 2/11 for 3 weeks so plan ahead. When I was there it was mostly serviced during the weekend hours. Very few testers seemed to be familiar with the forum board. Several were SS writers. Nice group of people. Wow, it does seem to be a trend...maybe we will get results sooner than expected.
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Post by goldenretrievermom on Feb 8, 2017 21:56:36 GMT -5
I am good with both of us being right. Although, I think I am slightly more right than you are. As for the two that showed up, we need to know how they were dressed. If they were suited up then they probably weren't Board members, so expect to be ALJs by the end of March. If not suited up, then they were Board members, continuing the marathon.Our testers need to start reporting wardrobe choices!!! J Not sure how reliable that data would be. Perhaps I was a board anomaly but my wardrobe approach to the WD/LBMT was to look like I was at work, which does not mean casual attire. Guess I would fit in well at the White House!
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Feb 8, 2017 22:19:52 GMT -5
Statistically, there must be an anomaly or am exception that proves the rule. I suppose that makes you an exceptional Board member!
J
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Post by goldenretrievermom on Feb 8, 2017 23:53:51 GMT -5
Statistically, there must be an anomaly or am exception that proves the rule. I suppose that makes you an exceptional Board member! J Ha! I think it shows that I am severely toilet trained!
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Post by trifit on Feb 9, 2017 13:58:34 GMT -5
Yes, I stayed at the State Plaza the whole time. I came with 3 friends and stayed for 4 nights so we didn't want to have to move hotels. I took the metro to the SI. It is about a 4 block walk to the station from the State Plaza and about half hour ride. I left probably a little before 7 and arrived around 7:30ish. It was very easy and the weather was nice and balmy even at that hour. I went to Old Town Alexandria a couple days before and had determined that the metro station is directly across the street from the SI location.
I loved the State Plaza location near George Washington University. It was a safe walk to the metro. Easy walk to the Washington Monument. Second time in DC and the best trip. Everyone in the city was friendly and helpful. The State Plaza had been renovated and was very nice. All rooms have a kitchen to my knowledge and we ended up in a suite with a bedroom for the same price. There is a restaurant on site but we chose to visit the local ones near the GWU campus which were great.
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Post by Judge McJudgeypants on Feb 9, 2017 16:53:27 GMT -5
So my WD/LBMT reactions... I think the WD was fair, truly tested our writing and analysis skills, and was not a boring fact pattern. I finished in time and liked my analysis. Assuming I don't lose points for a few wonky paragraph indentations that showed up in the printed form but not on screen or CD copy, I should do fine there. (I truly hope formatting is not counted against us when forced to use antiquated OPM software and clearly a real written submission we would issue would be formatted correctly.)
As for the LBMT...not so much. May the members making WAGs in the point tally posts be correct that this section is weighted low. But if nothing else, the deer in the headlights feeling sure puts a fire under you to crush the SI the next day!
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Post by goldenretrievermom on Feb 9, 2017 18:59:10 GMT -5
So my WD/LBMT reactions... I think the WD was fair, truly tested our writing and analysis skills, and was not a boring fact pattern. I finished in time and liked my analysis. Assuming I don't lose points for a few wonky paragraph indentations that showed up in the printed form but not on screen or CD copy, I should do fine there. (I truly hope formatting is not counted against us when forced to use antiquated OPM software and clearly a real written submission we would issue would be formatted correctly.) As for the LBMT...not so much. May the members making WAGs in the point tally posts be correct that this section is weighted low. But if nothing else, the deer in the headlights feeling sure puts a fire under you to crush the SI the next day! lawyerbearclaw, Be careful about making too specific comments re any component of the exam due to the confidentiality agreement. As to the LBMT. I think its purpose is to keep humble and give a reality slap to anyone who left the WD feeling good (speaking from personal experience!).
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Post by peanutfancy on Feb 9, 2017 21:42:26 GMT -5
I am good with both of us being right. Although, I think I am slightly more right than you are. As for the two that showed up, we need to know how they were dressed. If they were suited up then they probably weren't Board members, so expect to be ALJs by the end of March. If not suited up, then they were Board members, continuing the marathon.Our testers need to start reporting wardrobe choices!!! J Not sure how reliable that data would be. Perhaps I was a board anomaly but my wardrobe approach to the WD/LBMT was to look like I was at work, which does not mean casual attire. Guess I would fit in well at the White House! I suited up too. It's what I own, and the easiest way to layer for me. I own a few that are comfy like pajamas.
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Post by southerngal on Feb 10, 2017 11:20:59 GMT -5
So my WD/LBMT reactions... I think the WD was fair, truly tested our writing and analysis skills, and was not a boring fact pattern. I finished in time and liked my analysis. Assuming I don't lose points for a few wonky paragraph indentations that showed up in the printed form but not on screen or CD copy, I should do fine there. (I truly hope formatting is not counted against us when forced to use antiquated OPM software and clearly a real written submission we would issue would be formatted correctly.) As for the LBMT...not so much. May the members making WAGs in the point tally posts be correct that this section is weighted low. But if nothing else, the deer in the headlights feeling sure puts a fire under you to crush the SI the next day! Anyone: I have been wondering about something (I don't think answering this question breaks the confidentiality agreement). During the WD was there scratch paper provided to make notes?
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Post by sophie22 on Feb 10, 2017 12:28:26 GMT -5
Anyone: I have been wondering about something (I don't think answering this question breaks the confidentiality agreement). During the WD was there scratch paper provided to make notes? I don't know if we can answer this, but I will say that you will be provided with all of the materials/writing instruments/etc that you need. Anything that you bring with you, will stay in your purse or bag on the floor.
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Post by Pixie on Feb 10, 2017 13:03:13 GMT -5
So my WD/LBMT reactions... I think the WD was fair, truly tested our writing and analysis skills, and was not a boring fact pattern. I finished in time and liked my analysis. Assuming I don't lose points for a few wonky paragraph indentations that showed up in the printed form but not on screen or CD copy, I should do fine there. (I truly hope formatting is not counted against us when forced to use antiquated OPM software and clearly a real written submission we would issue would be formatted correctly.) As for the LBMT...not so much. May the members making WAGs in the point tally posts be correct that this section is weighted low. But if nothing else, the deer in the headlights feeling sure puts a fire under you to crush the SI the next day! Anyone: I have been wondering about something (I don't think answering this question breaks the confidentiality agreement). During the WD was there scratch paper provided to make notes? The rule we have on this board is anything that happens in the testing room or at the interview is confidential and may not be discussed. The reason for this is "information creep." Sophie gave you the best answer she could give. Pixie
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Post by Pixie on Feb 10, 2017 13:05:53 GMT -5
lawyerbearclaw, Be careful about making too specific comments re any component of the exam due to the confidentiality agreement. As to the LBMT. I think its purpose is to keep humble and give a reality slap to anyone who left the WD feeling good (speaking from personal experience!). Don't worry Golden, I checked the boards before I posted to make sure my thoughts were not TMI, and felt I wasn't skirting confidentiality because I've said nothing others haven't said before. But it's a nice gesture when others care. We actually have new rules about what may be discussed. The older posts went beyond the pale due to "information creep." See my post above for the parameters. Pixie
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Post by judgymcjudgypants on Feb 10, 2017 13:10:59 GMT -5
Y'all are messing with the stats, by dressing like a bunch of lawyers for testing. (sigh)
J
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Post by gary on Feb 10, 2017 13:11:45 GMT -5
Don't worry Golden, I checked the boards before I posted to make sure my thoughts were not TMI, and felt I wasn't skirting confidentiality because I've said nothing others haven't said before. But it's a nice gesture when others care. We actually have new rules about what may be discussed. The older posts went beyond the pale due to "information creep." See my post above for the parameters. Pixie IMO, some of the older posts violated the CAs we signed. Even if some posts arguably did not violate the CAs, they did provide information that was unavailable to those who tested first and so gave an (arguably) unfair advantage to those who tested later. Pixie does an excellent job of policing new posts to prevent a recurrence of these problems.
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Post by nothingtoseehere on Feb 10, 2017 13:13:36 GMT -5
I would tell you what happened at testing, but as soon as I was finished a couple of guys in suits and sunglasses who looked like Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith came up to all of us and pointed a flashlight sort of thing into our eyes. That is the only thing I recall.
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Post by Judge McJudgeypants on Feb 10, 2017 13:42:47 GMT -5
Ahhh... Pixie, feel free to edit or delete my post if I skirted too close to forum rules.
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Post by peanutfancy on Feb 10, 2017 17:31:49 GMT -5
I would tell you what happened at testing, but as soon as I was finished a couple of guys in suits and sunglasses who looked like Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith came up to all of us and pointed a flashlight sort of thing into our eyes. That is the only thing I recall. That has to violate the confidentiality agreement, if only I could remember what a confidentiality agreement was, or why I agreed to one.
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