ASBOG® Exam ReviewsArlen Howles and Andrea Reynolds have been researching the possibility of organizing an Exam Review for the ASBOG test. The research that has been gathered so far is:
- ASBOG® does not support or endorse any preparatory courses of any kind.
- The ASBOG® exams are proctored by each state PG agency, a completely unique computer compiled test (randomized testing) is given to each test participant.
- The finished tests are sent back to ASBOG®.
- The whole test process is tightly guarded and no previous exams are in the public domain.
- Approximately 50% or more of ASBOG® test takers nationwide fail the test. The latest Texas exam takers had similar success rates.
ASBOG® provides a Candidate Handbook on their website. Dr. Chris Matheson (Texas A&M) is currently updating the Candidate Handbook and expects to finish it in April 2005.Florida Short Courses are offering an ASBOG Exam Review in Gainesville, Florida on August 25-26, 2005. The two-day course is a focused review of the subjects that are most strongly emphasized on the ASBOG® exam. Timed tests using ASBOG format allow participants to sharpen their test taking skills. The cost is $550 plus travel and expenses.I hope this helps people who are going to take the ASBOG test.Arlin Howles, HGS Government Affairs Committee[For additional ASBOG information, search for HGS Website articles containing "ASBOG."]