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    Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please

    I managed to get my hands on more updated information regarding the exam. For starters, the sitting date will be in April. That's a huge relief for my study efforts. And they gave me a more detailed list of possible subjects to take a look at:Mathematical Content Real numbers ,Numerical...
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    Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please

    Wow! Don't you be sorry for that! Thank you so much! I'm relieved to hear about the math. I've been working through some examples (putting pencil to paper) and it seems like my starting point in Alg 1. So I've certainly got my work cut out for me. But I love the challenge. Again, thank you very...
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    Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please

    Great advice, thank you! The entrance exam notes did say the book will be used more for study later so I'd imagine the testing material is cherry picked. But as you've suggested, that is an excellent way to see what the material is all about. Thank you!
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    Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please

    Most of it is vague. I haven't had to use algebra since college so I feel a refresher there is needed as well. I would image the level of mathematics in their mind is at the Calculus level. Agree? The earliest exam date would be Feb 11th which really puts a strain on my brain. The latest would...
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    Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please

    Thanks for your reply. It says "logical reasoning skills and basic competence in mathematics and physics/chemistry". I would be attending a college in Finland and they've stated the level of questions would be based on Finnish high school education. They've cited a couple books and I managed...
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    Studying Haven't set foot in a classroom in 20 years -- Planning Advice Please

    Hi all, I'm seriously considering going back to college for a degree in engineering, specifically mechanical. I meet the aptitude tests, all of the interests, want to design and create, etc. I've definitely got the bug. I do DIY carpentry jobs on the side, I've got technical degrees in machine...
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