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Ammolite · August 17th, 2008, 04:50

Great post; very accurate to the test and environment. Mods, please sticky.

Just a few extras, if you don't mind my input:

For anyone testing in Holtsville, NY, please note that the hotel is not the OLD Radisson (now "Marriott", changed in the last few months) next to Computer Associates on the L.I.E., but the other one a few exits down. They are less than 5 miles or so of one another, but still, you don't want to risk being late. I nearly had a stroke after I made that mistake, but luckily, still waited for a good 20-30 minutes in the lobby before the test began. Two people did not even bother to show up at all. There were 16 of us, 4 women, 12 men.
Just a heads up, they did not let us keep water or juice bottles near us, and one woman even took the pen I had brought for paper-signing.

There also was an FAA representative (from the Hiring dept.) present at mine, to monitor the testing and answer questions. He was very kind and always took the time to speak with us on breaks. The folks from Robinson were also surprisingly friendly, and shook our hands and congratulated us when we finished. I felt like an Olympian.

I'll second the original poster's recommendation of taking breaks when offered. I took all of them, except for the last one (between scenarios/analogies) and I still was done by around 1-something (4:45P was our max. finish time). A little fresh air, and a walk did wonders, nevermind some french fries after those awareness questions.

I'd also like to add to please do your neighbors a favor and keep your volume level on your headset at a low level during the Scenarios portion. Though it did not distract me too much, I could easily see how it could to others. Some of my test-mates were jumping like epileptics at every crash. This could prove VERY embarrassing...

August 17th, 2008, 04:50	#9
Ammolite Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 278	Re: Reflections and Advice on the AT-SAT Great post; very accurate to the test and environment. Mods, please sticky. Just a few extras, if you don't mind my input: For anyone testing in Holtsville, NY, please note that the hotel is not the OLD Radisson (now "Marriott", changed in the last few months) next to Computer Associates on the L.I.E., but the other one a few exits down. They are less than 5 miles or so of one another, but still, you don't want to risk being late. I nearly had a stroke after I made that mistake, but luckily, still waited for a good 20-30 minutes in the lobby before the test began. Two people did not even bother to show up at all. There were 16 of us, 4 women, 12 men. Just a heads up, they did not let us keep water or juice bottles near us, and one woman even took the pen I had brought for paper-signing. There also was an FAA representative (from the Hiring dept.) present at mine, to monitor the testing and answer questions. He was very kind and always took the time to speak with us on breaks. The folks from Robinson were also surprisingly friendly, and shook our hands and congratulated us when we finished. I felt like an Olympian. I'll second the original poster's recommendation of taking breaks when offered. I took all of them, except for the last one (between scenarios/analogies) and I still was done by around 1-something (4:45P was our max. finish time). A little fresh air, and a walk did wonders, nevermind some french fries after those awareness questions. I'd also like to add to please do your neighbors a favor and keep your volume level on your headset at a low level during the Scenarios portion. Though it did not distract me too much, I could easily see how it could to others. Some of my test-mates were jumping like epileptics at every crash. This could prove VERY embarrassing...