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Wanted you to know that I passed the test this AM, only missed 4.  I think a couple of those were ones that were so poorly worded that I could not come up with the best" coice from the 4 answers! Anyway, onward and upwards! 
Tom Mason 

Hi there I just wanted to tell you guys that I passed the CCB test and wanted to thank you for your course.  It was  priceless in my book. 
Thanks again 
Chris from Rogue River OR 

Just an update to let you know that I passed the test - seventy five correct out of eighty. The clerk at the CCB office in Salem said that was a great score and that she can always tell which people were well  prepared when they took the test. 
About twenty of the questions were ones I hadn't seen before but because your course trains people to quickly and accurately locate the needed information in the book, I didn't have any difficulty in finding the correct answers. Several other people taking the test at the same time failed to pass because they ran out of time with too  many questions left unanswered. Knowing how to look things up is the key to passing this test and your course did a great job of preparing me for that. I never once felt pressed for time or worried that I wouldn't finish or pass. 
I want to add that I really appreciated your willingness to answer questions or concerns I had as well as being available almost every time I called you.  I will be pleased to recommend your course to anyone who asks. 
Sincerely, 
Dan Watkins 
P.S. - Feel free to post this on your site if you wish. 

Just wanted to say thanks for your help and input. I took the test a week ago Saturday. I passed the first try with a
 score of 78 out of 80. I missed one accounting question that had to do with when FICA is paid and one environmental question. I don't know which one I missed in that category; I thought I had all of them correct. 
The test was surprisingly easy, but I probably studied a little bit obsessively!! I went through the program about 3 times and could pass your test in about 30 minuets with no mistakes before I tried the state test. 
Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks and to say I think your course is a great one. I learned a lot and it made the real test seem pretty easy. 
Sincerely, Lance Craft 

Your training does ACCOMPLISH it's purpose. The best part is that it encourages gaining a knowledge of HOW to  find the answers quickly in the reference, and, in doing so, we become familiar with much of the content. I had completely read through the manual before inserting your CD. However, I found that AFTER the course on the CD
I knew MUCH more material than before. And, more importantly, I could look up most any reference pretty quickly. Thank you. Good job! Just wanted to let you know, I passed the test; missed two questions out of the 80.
That's over 97%. I might be satisfied with that. hee hee. Next is paying for all the insurance, then submitting the application. Any suggestions regarding insurance and bond? 
Thanks for all your help. 
Steve 

I passed the test. I missed 10.  It had a lot to do with all the numbers in the book.  I was able to take my time and  look up the majority of the questions to verify answers and still have 15 minutes left. 
Thanks John Wood 

I got 76/80 on the exam! Thanks for a good course. 
Laura Wagner 

 Sorry it took so long to get back to you it’s been very busy around here. But I thought I would let you know that I did pass the test quite easily. So I would like to thank-you very much for all your help in preparing me and I would certainly recommend your business to others who wish to tackle this test. 
Greg Benfit 

Just wanted to let you know that I passed with a 92.5% I missed 6. I also finished the test in 1.5 hours.   Thanks for your assistance. The test was a breeze just following the CD worked. 
I do think your test prepares very well with test question format and information covered. 
Marques Johnson 

I passed the exam… 
Thanks for your help! 
Patrick 

Just wanted to let you know that I passed my G.C. state exam. Thank you so much for your help. I will have to say that the questions and how they phrase them is a bit different. Or I should say that quite a few of them I couldn't quite figure out how to look them up. Even though I studied for a couple of months, I still had to look up about    70% of the questions. But then I don't have a photographic memory either. However, I still passed. 
Thank you again, 
Mark Whitton 

I passed.  72/80! Thanks for the program 

I passed my state exam today at 90% (72/80); I was pleased.  Just notes to thank you both for your extra help with me... especially you, Dan, with the many problems I had with glitches. I drove down to CCB in Salem in the afternoon today and am now a 
licensed general contractor in Oregon! 
You asked for some feedback. 
Positives: 
* The exam questions were clearly over the content I was prepared for. 
* Preparing with the Contractors Lifeline was very parallel to the exam format. 
* The 2 hour Contractors Lifeline final exam closely paralleled the state exam. 
     * I studied a lot, so had to guess really on only a small handful of questions. 
Negatives: 
* The state exam took liberties at times rewording or using synonyms instead of the 
   actual word. 
* Some of the state exam questions were new; not on the Lifeline training.  It took 
   extra time to look up. 
* A few questions I had to guess between two answers because I drew a blank. 
   Overall, coupling my independent study with the Lifeline tutorial, I  felt well prepared 
     and definitely succeeded! 

I thought I would follow-up with you after completing the Oregon Construction Contractors License test to let you know that everything went well!  I scored 73 out of 80. Thank you very much for your excellent training materials! 
Dana Hurtig 

I just wanted you to know that I took the test today and only missed 3 questions. I still had 35 minutes left when I was done. There was a question about scaffolding that I still can't find an answer to. It's not in the book under that subject. Most of the rest of it was fairly straight forward. No real surprises. I took the test at the Wilsonville test site.
It was fine, nothing special...just adequate. 
Thanks, 
David Stanley 

     I just wanted to thank you and Dan for the assistance with my completion of the Oregon Contractors License Test. 
     I took my test yesterday and scored 76/80 for a grade of 95%, with time to spare.  Your educational package was a
     tremendous aid during my study process.  Of special regard was the "Hints" option on the test panels.  This allowed
     me to quickly locate the specific information within the Oregon Contractor's Reference Manual, rather than wasting
     time wading through the Index, Glossary, or Table of Contents.  This was a huge time savings! 
     Thanks again for your support, 
     Randy 
     GE Healthcare 

     Just wanted to say thanks for all help in answering my questions over the last few months...I took the exam last
     week and missed 7 so guess I'm on the way! 
     Thanks again 
     Jessie West 
     Eugene, Oregon 

     Just a quick note to let you know that I took the CCB exam and passed with a score of 76 out of 80 correct.  I
     missed two on the CCB chapter and one on Lien Law and one on Contract Law.  I wanted also to tell you guys that
     your CD was excellent preparation for the exam.  The three chapter summation exams and the final practice exam
     covered everything that was asked on the State Exam and the practice that I got looking answers up in the guide and
     then marking the information in the Reference Manual really made the actual exam seem almost easy (almost)! 
     Anyway, thanks for all your help.  I'll keep in touch if that's okay because I've got a few questions before I fill in the
     license application but at least the hard part's done... 
     Sincerely, 
     James Swann 

     You asked that if I remembered you that I let you know how my testing went … 
     Well I remember you … you were so nice and helpful … I’d faxed my classroom completion data to you instead of
     LCC. You agreed to fax the information over for me as I did not have a fax machine at home … then you even went
     further over and above by putting me into the system when you found out that LCC was closed for the holiday so
     that I could register for my test right away. Thank you SO much. 
     I took my test last Saturday … the test was very difficult … but due to the tips and resources that you sent me I was
     very well studied & prepared and I managed to pass my very first try! ;)  I missed 9 questions which the examiner
     said was a good score. We’re now beginning our business plan and starting the process of getting liability insurance
     and bonding. We will be attending the Small Business Fair in Portland this weekend for further help in this process. 
     We are excited to start realizing our long thought out dream. 
     Thank you for your part in that process! 
     Flora Bond 

     Just wanted to let you know I passed my CCB test this weekend; only missed 4 out of 80 questions, for a 95% score. 
     Your study course was very useful and well done. Thanks much! 
     Nicholas King, Bend 

     Just wanted to let you know that I passed with a 92.5% I missed 6. I also finished the test in 1.5 hours. 
     Thanks for your assistance. The test was a breeze just following the CD worked. 
     I do think your test prepares very well with test question format and information covered. 

     Hi, Just wanted to say thanks for your help and input. I took the test a week ago Saturday. I passed the first try with
     a score of 78 out of 80. I missed one accounting question that had to do with when fica is paid and one
     environmental question. I don't know which one I missed in that category, I thought I had all of them correct. 
     The test was surprisingly easy, but I probably studied a little bit obsessively!! I went through the program about 3
     times and could pass your test in about 30 minuets with no mistakes before I tried the state test. 
     Anyway, I just wanted to say thanks and to say I think your course is a great one. I learned allot and it made the
     real test seem pretty easy. 
     Sincerely, Lance Craft 

     I missed 3 of the 80 for 96%, I'll call you later to make sure I'm sending you all the required stuff.
     Scott S. Histed
     I just want to thank you for providing excellent training materials for the Oregon state contractor's exam. The
     materials were thorough, challenging and effective. The practice questions were pertinent and applicable. I especially
     enjoyed the occasional humor to help lighten the mood and break the monotony of some of the more serious topics
     like lien and contract law.
     As with any training, results are what really counts. I am pleased to report that I scored 96% (77 out of 80) on the
     exam.
     As I proceeded through your course materials during training, I attached the tabs, highlighted key points, added
     comments in the margins, and documented additional items in the index to assist me during the exam. While taking
     the exam, I was able to quickly find any information needed to answer the questions. Your training materials
     contained similar questions in the same format as the actual exam, so I was well-prepared.
     I appreciate your diligence and efforts to provide such outstanding training materials. You are making a difference
     in the world by ensuring that Oregon contractors become educated and informed of their rights and responsibilities.
     That makes Oregon a better place to live and work.
     I sincerely thank you.
     Deborah Leavitt
 

     Testimonial:  Dan and Sonora, I believe, have set up a study system tool,that seems to steer away from
     mindless memorization, and really teaches how to use the handbook navigation and main point identification.  And
     the personal support over the phone is above and beyond!  The information I was able to retain..do to the study
     course was greatly increased had i just read it.
     Caleb Bruce,   Eugene 

     If only missing 4 questions and doing the test with 30 minutes to spare is passing...than yes..I will tell you I passed!! 
     I was pretty stressed today though..big relief!! thanks for everything...I really learned a lot. I am a young finish
     carpenter and furniture builder who is kind of being forced to take on bigger projects...so this is all
     something i haven't really wanted to do...but am obligated too....and you guys made it easier, thanks!
     caleb bruce

     I TOOK THE "CCB" EXAM LAST FRIDAY IN MEDFORD.I PASSED THE EXAM, MISSING 8 QUESTIONS
     OUT OF THE 80! I WAS HOPING TO DO BETTER THAN THAT, HOWEVER, THE PROCTOR SAID THAT
     WAS A VERY GOOD SCORE.
     YOUR STUDY COURSE IS A GOOD ONE, I APPRECIATE ALL THE HELP.
     THANK YOU,
     SHARON A STEVENS
     After studying your Contractors lifeline course for 7 days, I took the test and passed. 76 out of 80
     Thanks,
     Allstate Property Inspections
     Darrell Terry
     I PASSED!!!!73 out of 80 she said I was in top 10%Right On!!!!!!!!
     THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome job finished in 1.5hr spent the last 1/2hr on 7 questions fairly hard but I knew
     where to look.
     Thanksagain
     Steven King

     I just wanted to let you know that I took the contractors test last thursday, and passed with 74 ouy of 80 right.
     Thanks for your help.  I don't recall any questions directly related to the supplement but it was good to have
     anyway, and it's hard to remember too.  The Contractor's Lifeline is the best course I've seen out there.  Thanks
     again and have a good day.
     Anthony
     I just took my state exam last week and passed with 77 out of 80.I just wanted to say Thank You for an excellent
     product!I have friends who are looking into getting started and I cannot recommend you enough.Anyone who uses
     your system, and uses the final exam a couple of times to make sure they are ready, will no doubt know that book
     like the back of their hand.I always strive to give my customers the very best, and you have done no less for me.
     Thanks again,
     James Robinson
     Been meaning to call and let you know I passed the first time....so add that to your percentage of passers.
     Tell your other students that if they go through your questions over and over and know the answers they will be
     just fine.Your course hit on many many questions on the test. Only needed to use the glossary and the index- never
     even used the table of contents.  I found it helpful to tab the charts for quick reference (license categories,
     construction notices, construction lien, etc (mostly found in appendix sections).
     Thanks for a great course. 
     Sincerely, 
     LindaWyner