AICP
Exam Prep Session – Coming Up this Spring!
If you are taking the exam this May, or plan to take it this fall, you will want to register for the Chapter AICP Exam Prep Study Session. The date for the all-day event has not yet been set, but stay tuned! The Chapter usually provides only one study session a year.
| Upcoming Dates | |
|---|---|
| Final Application Deadline: | January 14, 2010 |
| Final Verification Deadline: | January 14, 2010 |
| Testing window: | May 10-24, 2010 |
If you want more information, click here.
Reduced AICP Exam Fee Scholarship
The Washington Chapter is offering up to three reduced AICP Exam Reduced Fee Scholarships for the two AICP exams offered in 2010. Recipients pay the fees as follows:
- First Time applicants: $125 ($60 application fee + $65 exam fee)
- Previously approved applicants: $65 (exam fee only)
If you are interested in applying, please submit an Application by January 4, 2010. APA prefers that scholarship candidates not start the application process online so they can override the system’s request for payment for the scholarship recipients selected. Otherwise, the online system will ask you for the registration costs up front.
AICP Certification Maintenance is HERE!
If you have not logged your credits yet, you had better get on it! Technically, however, you have an automatic four-month grace period (until April 30, 2010) within which you may log your credits. Members who have not fulfilled their requirement by December 31, 2009, should use the grace period to complete their requirements by attending and recording CM-eligible activities. Start logging at: http://www.planning.org/cm/log/
NOT ENOUGH CREDITS?
You do have alternatives:
- Check APA’s online events calendar and read APA Interact for Certified Planners to locate distance education or upcoming nearby events that offer multiple CM credit opportunities
- Take advantage of APA’s selection of FREE distance education products that offer CM credits (http://www.planning.org/cm/free). Currently, there are more than 32 CM credits available to members.
- If you are looking to fulfill the ethics & law requirements, APA is now offering a bundle package discount for its online courses - Ethical Practice for Practicing Planners and Hot Topics in Planning Law. Members can save 10% when ordering these courses together.
- Self-report up to eight CM credits for planning-related activities that have not been registered by a provider. The self report tool can be found on your CM log.
NEED AN EXEMPTION
- There are exemptions for a variety of personal and professional reasons for both retaining an active membership status or inactive membership status. Access more information and apply at http://www.planning.org/cm/exemptions.htm.
- Please note: the last day to apply for an exemption from Certification Maintenance (CM) during a reporting period is December 31, 2009.
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 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) for $15 plus $3 postage. Get ‘em while they’re hot!
NOTES FROM AICP STUDY SESSIONS AT NATIONAL CONFERENCES
2007 - Philadelphia Conference
Entire presentation (
) - contains examples of questions test takers might encounter.
2006 - San Antonio Conference
- Overview (
) - Mary Margaret Shaw, AICP - Plan Implementation Part II - Jennifer Evans-Cowley, AICP
- Practice Questions () - Mary Margaret Shaw, AICP
- AICP Exam Prep Session () - Mary Margaret Shaw, AICP
- Land Use and Related Plan Implementation Words of Wisdom () - Anna Breinich, AICP
- Practice Questions () - Jennifer Evans-Cowley, AICP
- AICP Exam Prep () - Verónica Rosales, AICP
2005 - San Francisco Conference
2004 - Washington DC Conference
Other Resources and Tips
- Be familiar with the AICP Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct
- Policy Guides - American Planning Association site
- National Planning Landmarks and Pioneers - lists names and events that could appear on the exam
- Some of the topics on the on the APA Home page under "Knowledge Exchange" have useful summaries
- 25th Anniversary - you may want to review the "Top 25" categories
- Look on other chapters' websites for good study information, e.g., Pennsylvania is a good source for summarized study materials
Comments from Washington Planners taking the Exam
- Comments from 2004 : Fall Exam
- Comments from 2004 : Spring Exam
- Comments from 2003
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 .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address).
AICP/CM Questions?
Please contact Chapter Professional Development Officer, Nancy Eklund, AICP (253/841-5462 or .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)) with any questions.