Hi Everyone
I intent to take the Green GA exam this October. Was initially planning to take the 2009 format exam but due to personal reasons couldn't take it before June 15. Just needed guidance whether the Studio 4 LLC 2009 study guide (2nd Edition) is enough and do I need to invest in the latest v4 revisions? and any references suggestions to the new format will be highly appreciated.
Thanks in advance!
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Gang Chen
Author, Architect, LEED AP BD+CArchiteG, Inc.
September 23, 2014 - 11:43 am
LEED v4 has many changes, and I think you need to use an updated version of the study materials. There are several available now on Amazon.
Glen Phillips
Sustainability ProfessionalBright Green
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September 23, 2014 - 4:26 pm
I believe Studio4 has updated their study guide to version 4, and it looks like it is now available for purchase on their site for $35.
In terms of other education options, GreenCE has been offering LEED v4 Green Assoc. exam prep courses in a live webinar format (on-demand version coming soon), and there are several other education providers who also offer v4 education materials. My suggestion would be to use a v4 aligned study resource, as there have been major revisions to the exam specification (i.e. what topics are fair game on the exam), so while the underlying principles haven't changed much, the exam itself is significantly different.
Best of luck with your preparation!
Moataz Sakkary
August 7, 2015 - 3:34 am
Dear All
I already booked my exam on AP BD+C on 15th of Sep. this year.
I already had my GA on V3, can u suggest me any way to study for the AP exam from scratch very fast.
or even how to pass the exam because I already booked my exam.
anyone know how much to reschedule the exam ? (fees)
Paula Melton
Editorial DirectorBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
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August 7, 2015 - 3:04 pm
Moataz, I think you can easily be ready by September 15. Cramming is actually a really good strategy!There's no substitute for just digging in and memorizing, but, at the risk of being too self-serving, I do recommend our study guide and practice exam! These are designed to help you discern which specific things to memorize, saving you time and headaches. Good luck!LEEDuser’s Guide to Passing the LEED v4 AP Exam
Moataz Sakkary
August 8, 2015 - 2:05 am
Paula, do you mean that I can use your study guide and the practicing tests only without referring to the AP BD+C book ?
Paula Melton
Editorial DirectorBuildingGreen, Inc.
LEEDuser Moderator
183 thumbs up
August 10, 2015 - 10:15 am
Moataz, in theory you could do that, but tbh I would recommend owning the reference guide as well for checking against and reinforcing the content as you study.