[Histonet] ascp exam

[Roberta Horner]

When I took the HT exam I was in a histology program with on the job work as the students helped in the lab and didn't have any problem passed first time.

Several years ago when I decided to take the HTL I took a week off work and packed the dog and tent and went camping with all my books and study guides.  I would go over everything for hours then take the dog for a hike then start over again.  I passed first time then too.

I thought the pictures in the second test were really bad.  For the HT I had actual photos if I remember correctly and they were much clearer.

Roberta Horner HT/HTL

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From: histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu [mailto:histonet-bounces <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu] On Behalf Of Brandi Higgins
Sent: Wednesday, April 21, 2010 7:19 PM
To: histonet <@t> lists.utsouthwestern.edu
Subject: [Histonet] ascp exam

Hello,

For those of you who are ASCP certified, either HT or HTL, did many of you
have to take the exam more than once?  I have not yet sat for the exam, but
I see the pass rate is low, and average score is usually just slightly above
the pass line.  I have read a lot of comments on some message boards saying
people don't even recognize the material in a lot of the questions, and how
the images of stains are of very poor quality.  I am just wondering if most
of the people who don't pass are people who think because they work in a lab
they will be able to pass the exam, and as a result they don't study for it
the first time.  Or, is it really that difficult and many people study hard
but still cannot pass it.  Any comments welcome!  Thanks!

Brandi Higgins
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