A woman told us she had received our postcard listing the dates and locations for our live review course. Along with the rest of the day’s mail, she plopped the postcard onto the counter, and began making dinner. Soon, her husband found the card, walked over to the computer, and Read more…
Exhale. You met the November deadline to apply for the April version of the IBLCE exam. You just paid your whopping fee. (The amount you paid differs from first-timers to repeaters, and also, from country to country. Nevertheless, it’s a big chunk of change!) But if you’re thinking you can Read more…
Most certification or licensure exams, including the IBLCE exam, use a multiple-choice format. Before taking a multiple-choice exam, everyone needs to develop some test-taking savvy. To do that, it’s helpful to know the “anatomy” of the exam item. The Stem The stem consists of the necessary “background” information, along with Read more…
Ah, yes. You know you need to start studying sometime, but how soon is “sometime”? You’re feeling fearful that if you start too soon, you’ll forget what you learned. And if you start too late, you might not be able to cram in everything you need to know. Good points. Read more…
Lactation consultants—especially those without a healthcare license or a college degree—often feel that they will be looked down upon because they lack those “initials after their name.” I understand the concern, but credibility is much bigger than that. Anyone who has ever been a “new hire” has felt the need Read more…
Of course IBLCE exam-takers fret about the decoding pictures part of the exam. Those who have “been there, done that” have seen how daunting it can be. Those who are taking the exam for the first time have probably heard re-certifiers describe — in vivid detail, despite the passage of Read more…
I’ve been asked—and answered—many, many questions about the IBLCE exam. Here are my responses to the top ten questions I am asked most often. What is the passing score for the IBLCE exam? Since 1985, the passing score has varied from year to year based on IBLCE’s statistical analysis of Read more…
Stop studying. Really. That’s my last and most important tip. Close the books, and just do whatever you need to do to clear your head. If you’re not in bed, get there. If you have the luxury of warm bath or a massage, that’s even better! You won’t learn anything Read more…