Tips for SCJP 1.5 Success

Today I am going to share some of the tips which helped me succeed in the SCJP 1.5 certification. Although reading books oriented for the exam is one way of studying for the exam but certainly it's a time consuming and long process which would take a longer time as compared to other things available in the market. Some of the ways which I found quite innovative and helpful are mentioned below. Hope many of you would find them useful and easier way to get through the exam.

1. Grab a copy of Kathy Sieera and Bert Bates "Head First Java" series if you have not done so already. This is an extremely recommended book and sureshot way of passing the exam as it is extremely lucid and concepts are presented with such clarity that they just fit into your mind like a writing on the stone. You can find it here: HEAD FIRST JAVA

2. Buy Whizlabs Simulator for SCJP 1.5 which contains hundreds of questions relevant to the exam and many mock tests which are very similar what you get to see in the exam. These tests will really build a strong foundation and put you at ease before you face the real exam. You can get the full version here ( with patch).



3. Refer the SCJP 1.5 certification book from Kathy sierra modeled especially for this particular exam and read each and every chapter and make sure you complete the exercises given at the end of each chapter so that you get a deep understanding of the concepts presented by the authors. Nothing should be expected out from this book as this book is supposed to be made just for the exam. I read this book over 3-4 times before I could appreciate the beauty of the concepts and hence I was well prepared for the D-Day. You can find the eBook here.



4.Lastly, nothing helps you better than hard work. If you start today, you should be able to complete the book in about a month or so.Simultaneously, do revise the concepts given in the Head First if you don't understand it in the certification book. Once you are done with the book, start off doing the questions from the Whizlabs Simulator. And then proceed to do the mock tests. They will certainly increase your chances of clearing the exam.

5. Do revise the summary points at the end of each chapter of the certification book before the day of the exam. This will make sure you remember anything very quickly and recall the main points instantly.

6. Make sure you do solve some examples given in Head First as only reading would not help you out. Practicing the examples is also very essential in order so that you get the idea of what you are trying to achieve.

Wishing all the best to the SCJP 1.5 aspirants and hope you all come out with flying colors!!