3rd TIME IS NOT A CHARM!!!
Failed A+ OS for the 3rd time today and can not understand why I can't pass the freaking test. I have done just about everything everyone has to offer. From reading 2 different books to taking notes and going over my previous objectives and taking notes on them and taking many different practice tests, still can not pass the exam. I decided to put this to the side before they take it off the market. I did pass the HW ahile ago with no problem. If anyone has suggestions or advice, please all the help is greatly appreciated. I'm all ears! Really bummed and tired of taking the exam.

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Let us know how your next try goes.
good luck
Hang in there!
Perhaps you just need a little more hands-on practice/experience. There really isn't anything that can replace this but keep trying.
Depending on how long ago you passed your hardware exam, you may not have the luxury of taking a month off. Plus, I would take about a week an that is all (but that's me). Too much time and you may not want to go back into it....and maybe that is ok too!
I guess look at your long-term goals. What do you want to do in IT? If you don't have a need for the A+, then maybe skip it and focus on the Certs that will help you in your career. Second, I'd revisit the date of your Hardware Pass and confirm the time remaining that you have to pass the OS. Then decide how much time you can invest in continuing to prepare. With a 3rd failed exam....aren't your required to wait 30 days before your next exam? I would look at this too before too long.
On a better note, compare your three failed exam sheets and see what areas it marks you need some work (as mentioned above). Pick one of those areas and get to work on it. Post questions in the forum if you need futher clarification.
HTH
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'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
http://certification.comptia.org/resources/canidate_agreement.aspx
Consider it a month off to unwind, then go nail it.
Thanks....didn't have the time to look it up when I posted.
It's good to have dedicated members
So, it looks like you do get a month off to prepare. Next thing is to make sure you are still in the alloted time frame to complete both Core and OS....or you may be redoing both.
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"Grammar and spelling aren't everything, but this is a forum, not a chat room. You have plenty of time to spell out the word "you", and look just a little bit smarter." by Phaideaux
***I'll add you can Capitalize the word 'I' to show a little respect for yourself too.
'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.... weird?
The second, and most important, DON"T STRESS! When I stress, I forget everything. Since it's your 4th time taking the test, you shouldn't be nervous. Just go in, trust your gut, and pass that sucker. Good luck!
Go through every chapter and don't continue to the next until you can remember and master everything.
A second thing you can do even though it takes a lot of time, is to write your own questions for every chapter to help you master everything.
BEST OF LUCK