Best Way to Prepare for ADX Written?

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Guys,

I know that I've seen this elsewhere, but I can't seem to find the posts when I do a search of the forum. That said, what is the best way to prepare for the ADX written? I've read elsewhere to not waste time on trying to learn or understand the material, and that it's best just to get through it to do the written. How best to accomplish this?

I'm registered at Sheffield, which means I have access to their study materials online. I'm going through their material now. I'm reading through the questions and their explanations for the correct answers. So far, it's served as a review, of sorts, because the explanations reference the Aviation Weather book, which I studied MANY moons ago. That said, I can't help but feel that there's a better way to do this. Class starts on April 17th, which doesn't leave much time. With the clock running, what's the BEST way I can prepare for this, so I'm ready to take the ADX written when I arrive at Sheffield?

Thanks in advance for any help you all can give me. Have a nice day!
 
You have plenty of time don't stress yourself out. I started studying for it 2 months before I took it and didn't really bear down until a few weeks before. I used the Sheffield materials as well and ONLY studied the ones that gave you just the correct answers. No need wasting my brain space with the incorrect answers. Also, I printed out quite a lot and looked at it whenever I had down time. I don't really recommend printing it out for everyone as it can easily turn into a thousand pages, but I find it easier to study when I have the material in my hands. Old fashioned I guess. Also know your calculations.

When I first looked at all of the material I felt overwhelmed and didn't even know where to start. After a while it won't seem as overwhelming. It sounds like you're on top of it and you'll do just fine. Good luck.

Also, while I didn't use it, there is an app some other students used and they said it was useful.
 
METARd said:
You have plenty of time don't stress yourself out. I started studying for it 2 months before I took it and didn't really bear down until a few weeks before. I used the Sheffield materials as well and ONLY studied the ones that gave you just the correct answers. No need wasting my brain space with the incorrect answers. Also, I printed out quite a lot and looked at it whenever I had down time. I don't really recommend printing it out for everyone as it can easily turn into a thousand pages, but I find it easier to study when I have the material in my hands. Old fashioned I guess. Also know your calculations.

When I first looked at all of the material I felt overwhelmed and didn't even know where to start. After a while it won't seem as overwhelming. It sounds like you're on top of it and you'll do just fine. Good luck.

Also, while I didn't use it, there is an app some other students used and they said it was useful.
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Thanks! I know I shouldn't be stressing, but I can't help it. I'm leaving a secure job (albeit one I hate) to do this. I'm also putting out the money for this. While I will still have money in the bank, there's the opportunity cost that comes into play. I just want to do well-at least get the ADX cert anyway. While I would like to do well, no one's going to look at my grade; they'll only care that I have the ADX cert in my wallet. As long as I come away with the prize, I'll be happy. Thanks again... :)
 
I used the ASA prepware app for my private ground stage and final exams and passed all with flying colors. It only costs $10 and is just as good as the $75 programs IMO.

I assume it would be just as useful for the ADX.
 
Doolittle & R2D,

On another thread, they were talking about the Sheppard Air app or something. Is that what you mean? As for prepping, I thought it was better to use an ATP book, not a PPL book, because the ADX is more based on the ATP exam. I read that folks like the Gliem and ASA ATP books...
 
MarkM0228 said:
Doolittle & R2D,

On another thread, they were talking about the Sheppard Air app or something. Is that what you mean? As for prepping, I thought it was better to use an ATP book, not a PPL book, because the ADX is more based on the ATP exam. I read that folks like the Gliem and ASA ATP books...
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I did ASA Prepware online. I guess they have an app now (or maybe not, I've been out of the ADX loop for a bit). It worked for me, but I cannot vouch for it being any better than competing companies. Every night I would try and go through the 1,300-odd test bank, and memorize all the answers. I do agree that you should knock it out as soon as possible so you can focus on the actual dispatch course.

http://online.prepware.com/
 
MarkM0228 said:
Doolittle & R2D,

On another thread, they were talking about the Sheppard Air app or something. Is that what you mean? As for prepping, I thought it was better to use an ATP book, not a PPL book, because the ADX is more based on the ATP exam. I read that folks like the Gliem and ASA ATP books...
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It's not Sheppard, it is by ASA (Aviation supplies & academics). Just search ASA prepware in Google Play or whatever you use and all the prepware apps will show up. The ATP/ADX app is $10.
 
Doolittle said:
It's not Sheppard, it is by ASA (Aviation supplies & academics). Just search ASA prepware in Google Play or whatever you use and all the prepware apps will show up. The ATP/ADX app is $10.
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Does this run on PCs too? I don't have a tablet or smart phone...
 
In my class those of us that used Sheppard did better than those that used other programs. I found the ADX fairly easy after using the program and scored in the mid 90's.
 
azmedic said:
Spend the $75 on Sheppard Air and get it out of the way as fast as possible


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That's the plan. Though I appreciate the Sheffield materials, I know that there MUST be a better way. Soon as I can, I'm getting Sheppard's software...
 
e30guy said:
In my class those of us that used Sheppard did better than those that used other programs. I found the ADX fairly easy after using the program and scored in the mid 90's.
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E30,

After I return from Peru, I'll get the software. Unfortunately, as I understand it, you have to call Sheppard in order to get the app; you can't just pay with your CC and download directly. If that had been an option, I'd have downloaded it yesterday. In any case, I'm transferring the AIM and some Sheffield files to go over during my 8 hour flight to Lima later today. When I return, I'll get the software. I just hope that the 12-13 weeks I'll have left will be enough time, because I don't want to wait till the June class...
 
Gleim ATP Prep software.

Take the questions Sheffield gave you, create a custom test on the software with those questions, practice rote memorization of the answers and apply them to the test. Keep taking the same test until you're proficient in answering the questions.

Any software that allows you to create a custom test of the questions Sheffield gave you will do.

Note that a) b) c) d) are not the answers you need to memorize. Memorize the answer itself in relation to the questions. The combination of letters and answers will change on the FAA exam.

That's it - just memorize. Don't be a hero. Don't make it any harder on yourself by trying to understand the answers prior to class. The answers are largely non-applicable to what you'll learn in class or use on the job. Sheffield will offer workshops after class the first week or so to help walk you through the problems if you wish. At least they used to. But that time will be better spent by studying what you learn in class.
 
MarkM0228 said:
E30,

After I return from Peru, I'll get the software. Unfortunately, as I understand it, you have to call Sheppard in order to get the app; you can't just pay with your CC and download directly. If that had been an option, I'd have downloaded it yesterday. In any case, I'm transferring the AIM and some Sheffield files to go over during my 8 hour flight to Lima later today. When I return, I'll get the software. I just hope that the 12-13 weeks I'll have left will be enough time, because I don't want to wait till the June class...
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I only used Sheppard for about 6 weeks before taking the ADX.
 
e30guy said:
I only used Sheppard for about 6 weeks before taking the ADX.
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That's good to know. So, how much did you study each day? I'll be working until a couple of weeks before class, so I won't have much time during the week.
 
MarkM0228 said:
That's good to know. So, how much did you study each day? I'll be working until a couple of weeks before class, so I won't have much time during the week.
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I studied about 2-3 hours a day on average. I tried not to go for more than 1 1/2 hours without taking a break so that I did not get burned out doing it.
 
Kev said:
Gleim ATP Prep software.

Take the questions Sheffield gave you, create a custom test on the software with those questions, practice rote memorization of the answers and apply them to the test. Keep taking the same test until you're proficient in answering the questions.

Any software that allows you to create a custom test of the questions Sheffield gave you will do.

Note that a) b) c) d) are not the answers you need to memorize. Memorize the answer itself in relation to the questions. The combination of letters and answers will change on the FAA exam.

That's it - just memorize. Don't be a hero. Don't make it any harder on yourself by trying to understand the answers prior to class. The answers are largely non-applicable to what you'll learn in class or use on the job. Sheffield will offer workshops after class the first week or so to help walk you through the problems if you wish. At least they used to. But that time will be better spent by studying what you learn in class.
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What Kev said. 100% agree. You'll be surprised how quickly you've memorized every answer. Take those practice tests repeatedly and you'll have that test memorized in a few days. I went section by section initially so I'd commit the answers to memory quickly, and then did random tests from there.


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