Taking my CARN next week and looking for last-minute tips from people who've been through it. I feel like I've covered the content, but exam-day strategy is something the study guides don't really address.
A few specific things I'm wondering about: how strict is the time management, and should I flag and skip difficult study guide questions rather than spending too long on them? Any patterns in how the questions are ordered?
I've been running through the carn treatment planning & implementation timed to simulate real conditions, and my pacing feels okay. I also did a final review of carn test for the sections I was least confident about. But I know practice conditions are never exactly like the real thing.
Day-before strategy: do you review notes, do a light practice session, or rest completely? I've heard conflicting advice on this.
The part about reviewing wrong answers thoroughly is so underrated. Most people just move on after getting something wrong. Going back to understand the concept is what actually builds retention for the CARN.
Congrats on passing! Can I ask — how many questions did the actual exam have compared to what the practice tests simulate? I've seen different numbers online and want to calibrate my timing during practice.
Failed first attempt, came back to this thread. The consensus on carn practice test being the make-or-break area is right. Focusing almost exclusively on applied questions this time around.
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