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Preparing for the US Customs Broker Exam. Strategies for Success. Presented by Dunlap-Stone University 19820 North 7 th Street, Phoenix AZ 85024 www.dunlap-stone.edu 602-648-5750. Presentation Objectives. Describe the Broker’s Exam Set Exam Expectations Meet the Requirements
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Preparing for the US Customs Broker Exam Strategies for Success Presented by Dunlap-Stone University 19820 North 7th Street, Phoenix AZ 85024 www.dunlap-stone.edu 602-648-5750 (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Presentation Objectives • Describe the Broker’s Exam • Set Exam Expectations • Meet the Requirements • Prepare with a Plan • Strategize on Test Day (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Describe the Broker’s Exam • The Broker’s Exam is a requirement to earn a US Customs Broker License. • It consists of 80 multiple choice questions. • It tests the applicants knowledge of US Customs law and regulations as defined by the Code of Federal Regulations and the Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the US, CATAIR, C-TPAT and several Directives. (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Set Exam Expectations • A passing score is 75% or better • The exam is 4 hours long- expect to complete at least 20 questions per hour • Know the material tested • Bring the required materials • The majority of test takers do not pass the exam– know that it is possible and that you can pass if you prepare. (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Meet the Requirements • First, applicants must meet the requirements to sit for the exam: • be a United States citizen at least 21 years old • not be a current Federal Government employee • possess good moral character • Pay the exam fees • Arrive on test day prepared. (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Prepare with a Plan • List the topical areas addressed on the exam: • 19 CFR • HTS • CATAIR • C-TPAT • Directives (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Prepare with a Plan • Antidumping/Countervailing • Bonds • Broker Compliance • Classification • Drawback • Entry • Fines and Penalties • Power of Attorney • Quotas • Recordkeeping • Scenarios • Security • Trade Agreements • Valuation • Warehouse • General/Miscellaneous Question Types Since 2007 (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Number of Questions (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Prepare with a Plan • Understand your strengths and weaknesses • Consider a preparation course to methodically address each of the topics. • Develop a realistic calendar that assigns time to review each topical area. • Take practice exams on regular basis, increasing the frequency as you get closer to test day. • Stick to the plan. Adapt as your skills grow. (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Strategize on Test Day • On test day • Arrive well rested • Eat Breakfast • Bring proof of registration, a picture identification, and the required reference materials to the examination. • Have a plan (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Strategize on Test Day • Multiple Choice Strategies • Read the whole question and all of the answers before picking an answer. • Make sure that you understand what the question is asking and that you are responding to the question being asked. • Identify and underline or circle the key words in the question. • There is only one best answer. You can eliminate other choices to find it. Focus on key words. (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Strategize on Test Day • Multiple Choice Strategies, con’t • Note your guesses (or the questions you found hardest) and return to them at the end if you have time. • There is no penalty for guessing. If you go back to an answer, have a good reason for changing it. Your first choice is often the best choice if you have eliminated answers you know are incorrect. • If you are faced with a scenario, read the questions first and then read the scenario with the questions in mind. • Pace yourself. (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Strategize on Test Day • A passing score of 75% requires you to get 60 questions right. Every wrong answer you eliminate gets you one choice closer to the magic number of 60 correct answers. (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.
Need Help Formulating the Plan?Prep for the Exam the DSU Way TRD-304 US Customs Broker Exam Prep Call an advisor at 602-648-5750 to enroll in a 6 week, accredited, college-level course to prepare to pass the Broker’s exam and achieve your personal and professional goals. Dunlap-Stone University 19820 North 7th Street, Phoenix AZ 85024 www.dunlap-stone.edu 602-648-5750 Dunlap-Stone University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) (C) 2012 Dunlap-Stone University, Inc.