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Need Advice on HOW to answer essay question (Recent Passers)

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First, Congrats to all those that’ve recently passed level 3. Was hoping to get some advice hoping things are still somewhat fresh in your heads.

I know the whole thing about using bullet points , but what I don’t know and unsure of is.

1) For formula related problems do you need to spell out formulas, use the symbols, or just start plugging in the values where they are suppose to be?

2) For questions with multiple parts in 1 question like Determine if ABC Company violated Standard I. Show 2 examples supporting your answer”.  Do you just go straight into the answer bullet point style or do you state what the Standard is first before going into what he did is wrong?

I’m hoping there are people who’ve passed or someone knows for sure they don’t actually have to spell out the formula and even better if you don’t have to use symbols as long as you show your work. Also I assume something important to keep in mind is these are charterholders grading your test so you don’t have to explain every step because they already know why you did Step 1 - 5 etc. (unless specified too)?

I have a tendency to overthink everything and causes me to write way to much stuff. If you can share what you did I’d appreciate it.

Merry Christmas


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