Are you feeling overwhelmed and doubting you'll be able to learn enough to actually pass the exam?
Truth is, there’s no right or wrong way to study. Everyone studies differently. I share a story about my college roommate who's still a dear friend today, who studied completely differently than I did. If I studied like her, I would've failed every exam. So you need to do what works for you.
But there are some specific things you can do to help you through this process and some strategies to help you get across the finish line.
In this episode of the RD Exam Made Easy Podcast, you'll learn some helpful studying and test taking tips to help you feel empowered and ready to tackle the exam.
This is what you'll learn in this episode:
1) Studying Tips to help you stay motivated and keep moving forward until you make it across the finish line
2) Test Taking Tips to remember during the exam
3) What to do when you don't know what the question is asking
4) A breakdown of the RD Exam for 2022-2026 updated by the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR)
Here's a glance at this episode:
[05:45] Tips on how to get started with studying
[07:11] Why it's important to know a timeline for studying
[08:11] Creating a studying schedule and tips on how to hold yourself accountable
[12:12] How to approach practice questions so they help you pass the exam the first time
[13:30] What to do when you get a scenario type question
[16:00] An overview of helpful test taking tips
[16:43] The importance of using Critical Thinking Skills plus a helpful acronym that will help you when you don't know what the questions asking
[23:00] An overview of the RD Exam and what to expect on the exam
Studying for this exam is a lot, I know. Remember to speak positively to yourself. You made it this far - and it wasn't by accident. You worked hard and kept putting one foot in front of the other. And you'll get over this last hurdle too.
Remember, this is an entry-level exam. You have plenty of time to specialize once you become a dietitian. Focus on the question in front of you and choose the best answer. If you don't know, make a guess, move on, and don't think about the questions the earlier questions. You've got this!
Resources:If you need help creating a study schedule, get your free copy on how to create a study schedule
here.
The RD Exam is 125 questions. 100 questions are graded and 25 are pre-test questions that are ungraded. You may get up to 145 questions. The exam covers 4 domains:
Domain I (21%): Principles of Dietetics
Domain II (45%): Nutrition Care for Individuals and Groups
Domain III (21%): Management of Food and Nutrition Programs and Services
Domain IV (13%): Foodservice Systems
You can get more information about the 4 domains
here.
The Commission on Dietetics Registration (CDR) has a study guideline available for RDs2Be studying for the RD Exam. You can download the study guideline
here.
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