Anyone take more than one attempt to pass SWITCH?

How many of you took more than one attempt to pass SWITCH? Did anyone out there pass all three tests on the first try to get your CCNP?

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matt333

Took me 3 tries to pass SWITCH. CCNP level tests are pretty challenging.

twolefteyes

This is good to know, I have been studying for a few months and just don't know when I will feel ready.

Cat5

matt333 wrote: »

Took me 3 tries to pass SWITCH. CCNP level tests are pretty challenging.

Dang. That was at $250 a pop, right? I know that reading that "fail" the second time was the pits of the world when you left the testing center.

bhuwanp

Cat5 wrote: »

Dang. That was at $250 a pop, right? I know that reading that "fail" the second time was the pits of the world when you left the testing center.

I think its $300 per attempt since last 2 years. I passed on first attempt.

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Build a home lab if you can afford.

Good luck.

matt333

Cat5 wrote: »

Dang. That was at $250 a pop, right? I know that reading that "fail" the second time was the pits of the world when you left the testing center.

Yeah, definitely. Its just part of the process with these exams, its only money at the end of the day. Not the end of the world, you just re-read the sections you were weak in and keep going. In my experience they have always paid off in the end, whether it opens a door to a new job or a promotion or just the satisfaction of finally passing.

10Linefigure

Yep. Took Switch twice. Don't get down on yourself. Studying the honest way will always pay off in the long run.

twolefteyes

It took me 2 attempts to pass the exam. I read too fast and skim over keywords the first time. The second time I felt more confident because I slowed down.

thomas_

SWITCH I passed on the first try. ROUTE and TSHOOT both took me two tries.