Excellent received Thank you much Patrick
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First time taking my practice management exam. Nervous about it. That is why i joined this challenge. Hope it helps motive me to study more.
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Attempting to take PcM for the second time - first attempt was in February 2023ā¦ I have test day anxiety but a bit hopeful this time with the 30 day challenge!!
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Good morning, everyone! Itās great to hear about everyoneās path to licensure! Iād love to see where youāre at in your studyingādrop a comment in this thread over the weekend and connect with other members. Our team is here to support you and help answer any questions along the way!
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Hi Patrick, Iām tackling my PcM retake. Iām beginning to study the material from the beginning, not only the sections that I missed, just in case I donāt miss anything important. Also, Iām not sure if this was asked before, will there be time between Study Challenges, so we can schedule our tests?
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How can I join this 30 days study challenge? Iām studying now for the 3 technical exams by mainly PAā¦ please let me know. thnx
I need to know how I can join? please send me more details.
Patrick, I have not received my study guide. How do I go about getting it for practice management?
Thanks?
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Hey Chris, no worries! I just sent you an email with your study guide, you received an email last Thursday with your study guide but thereās a chance it ended up in your spam folder. Let me know if you have any questions, Iām here to help - thanks!
Hey Karim! Youāre signed up to study CE but looks like the email with your study guided didnāt go through, Iām sending you an email now with your study guide and a recording of the live Q&A session. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks!
Hey Livio! Weāre suggesting that in the first week of your challenge you schedule your exam 30 days out so that you can complete the challenge by taking your exam/having studied consistently for 30-days so your prepared to take an exam that suits your schedule.
No, I actually PASSED that and now studying for PA. could you please add me to that study group if thatās okay?
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No worries at all Karim! I just updated your division to PA and sent you an email with next steps including your PA study guide. Let me know if you have any questions, thanks!
Thank you Patrick! Iāll go ahead and schedule my exam.
Weāve made it through the first week of the 30-day study challenge 
!
Letās keep that momentum going!
When it comes to the ARE 5.0, knowing how to tackle each question type can be a total game-changer on test day. Black Spectacles latest blog post, āHow to Approach Each Item Type on the ARE 5.0,ā breaks it all down so we can go into our exams with confidence:
- Multiple Choice ā Process of elimination is your best friend. Highlight key details and rule out the wrong answers.
- Check-All-That-Apply ā Read carefully and donāt overthinkāif it fits, check it.
- Hotspot ā Precision matters. Click the exact area in images or diagrams.
- Drag-and-Place ā (Heads up, this type retires April 28, 2025.) Arrange elements visually based on the given instructions.
Plus, the blog has some pro tips for tackling case studies and managing your time effectively.
Letās stay focused, stay motivated, and keep making progress on this 30 day challenge together! 
Check out the blog today: How to Approach Each Item Type on the ARE 5.0 | Black Spectacles
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Hey! I just signed up for Black Spectacles, this challenge and my first ARE exam: PjM. My exam date is 3/30/25. First time taking it. Wish me luck!
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Good Luck! You will do awesome on your exam 
Hi there! I joined the 30 Day Study Challenge, Paid the 20 dollars: my exam is project management.
What do I do now?
Will I receive other material - further mentoring that justifies the supplemental 20 dollars?
Hi there! Thanks for joining the 30-Day Study Challenge! You should have received an email a few weeks ago with your personalized study guide and a list of tips and tricks to help you get started. If you havenāt seen it, be sure to check your spam folder. The guide outlines what material to focus on each day using Black Spectacles (BKS) to prepare for your Project Management exam.
You can also join a BKS study group, where most members are participating in the 30-Day Challenge as well. Itās a great way to stay motivated, ask questions, and discuss key concepts with others studying for the exam.
Let us know if you need help finding your study guide or accessing the study group. Happy studying!
Keristen
Hi Keristen -
Thanks for your kind reply!
I canāt find the guide tbh, does the mail has any particular object?
Also I read thereās going to be a online seminary, is the one recorded or it will be live?
In this case, can I have the link?
Sorry for the confusion
EDIT: I completely misread - the 30 days challenge began last month!
Do you think I can have the guide anyway?
I will try on my own