Appendix

Tips and Tricks, and the Way Forward

You have covered several topics throughout this book and learned how to deal with different challenges you may encounter during the CTA review board. In this chapter, you will learn about an additional set of tips and tricks that can help you pass the review board exam.

Though this exam puts a lot of mental strain on a candidate, you need to remember that the reward is worth it. Passing the exam grants access to an exclusive elite club and provides a significant career boost.

You must mentally prepare for the exam. You need to be relaxed, fresh, and focused before going into your review board (or joining it online). For that, you need to have a good night’s sleep. Put on your war helmet on the exam day. Find out what makes you energized and utilize it. Some are energized by the feeling of being challenged. For others, it is simply the desire to prove themselves.

Your motives should be positive to push yourself forward...