AICP

2012 AICP Exam Activities

Important Dates — May 2012 Exam

AICP Reduced Fee Scholarship

The Washington Chapter is able to offer three AICP Exam Reduced Fee Scholarships for the two AICP exams offered in 2012. Recipients pay the fees as follows:

Click here to download the application. Completed applications are due no later than February 10th.

AICP Exam Prep Session, Saturday, March 10th – REGISTER NOW

Planning to take the AICP Exam this coming May?? Don’t be unprepared!! The annual Chapter AICP Exam Prep Study Session will be held Saturday, March 10th at the South Seattle Community College, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Online registration ($30) will be available shortly on the chapter website.

Remember: Session attendees pass at a higher rate than other Washington planners taking the exam!!

AICP Exam Cost Reimbursable Under GI Bill

Since 2001, military veterans (and their surviving dependents) can ask the Veterans Administration to reimburse the AICP exam fee. Additional information on the GI Bill Education Benefits Program is available at http://www.gibill.va.gov or send an e-mail to AICPexam@planning.org.

Behind in Reporting CM Credits for 2010-2011?

If you still have credits to log or acquire before the April 30,2012, deadline, it’s time to get moving!! You can log your credits online, or if you still need to acquire training, procrastinate no longer! Check out CM-approved activities occurring around the state by reviewing the various Section pages on this website, as well as the Training page. Also, review the APA CM log for activities. If you need any help locating CM options, or have other CM-related questions, please contact Chapter PDO Nancy Eklund, AICP. Tarry no longer!

Have You Noticed? A Revamped APA Online Calendar of Events

APA has made some changes to the online CM Calendar of Events! Changes are intended to improve the member's ability to navigate and search for training, and to reduce the amount of time required to identify sessions and log CM credits. New features include the ability to:

  • Search for law and ethics training specifically
  • Search for FREE training opportunities, from all registered providers
  • Search training by state as well as by region
  • Record CM credits with greater ease (no more pop up boxes!)

    • If you have any questions or comments about these enhancements, please contact Professional Development Officer, Nancy Eklund, AICP.

    AICP Exam Study Resources

    Test takers should focus on being familiar with the topics outlined in the exam subject matter summary. In addition, AICP provides some information on exam preparation that shouldn't be overlooked, including lists of recommended readings and a simulation of the computerized testing. Listed below are some other resources you may want to consider in preparation for the exam:

    STUDY MANUALS AVAILABLE

    The APA Chapter Presidents' Council Study Manual is now available through the Chapter office (206) 682-7436 or may be ordered by email ( for $15 plus $3 postage). Get ‘em while they’re hot!

    NOTES FROM AICP STUDY SESSIONS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES

    2007 - Philadelphia Conference

    Entire presentation (pdf) - contains examples of questions test takers might encounter.

    2006 - San Antonio Conference
    2005 - San Francisco Conference

    Study Session Notes

    2004 - Washington DC Conference

    Other Resources and Tips

    Comments from Washington Planners taking the Exam

    AICP/CM Questions?

    Please contact Chapter Professional Development Officer, Nancy Eklund, AICP nancy.e.eklund@boeing.com with any questions.