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Already had one classmate leave the qualifying process (didn't show up to class today) One less person on the seniority list! Strange considering his test scores on the quizzes so far were in the 85-90 range (sat next to me in class)...but I'll take it!

10 guys? What class are you referencing? AC?

Happy New Year everyone. Anyone else attending class this month?

Been a bit quiet in here. How is everyone doing in the process so far? Any new hires already on the field? How was the first day/weeks?

Quick physical test: 1) First simulation was climbing up and down a ladder off the ground to a platform and vice versa which duplicates a train climb 2) Second simulation was pulling a weight pulley (cant remember how heavy it was but nothing to worry about) towards you with both hands to simulate being able to opening car doors 3) Third simulation was walking over a mat which had rocks underneath with beams to duplicate walking over a track/uneven surface. Also have you step over a obstacle to show you can step over the third rail. Vision test, urine test, hearing test, blood pressure....thats all there is to it. Dont think im forgetting anything.

Background check. If any paperwork or verifications need to be made for anything on your resume you will be contacted. Basically your resume will be checked to make sure it is all authentic. After that once that clears, you will be sent an email for medical. After medical, class begins baby! And they took 2-3 weeks.

Hey Ironhorse! What was medical like by the way? I hear it was the usualy urine test, vision, and some sort of physical test?

Doing my medical on 12/12 and starting the AC class on January 10th 2018!! Lets get it! Now to study the Horns/Whistles packet.

Same here man. I guess theres nothing else left to do but just wait. I'm looking forward to a January class since it seems September is filled

newyorkgrom, did you already have an account with Sterling or did you have to make a new account? keeps telling me my email is already registered but i have not received an email after requesting a forgotten password.

Anyone who took the 7/17 S&D exam receive the Sterling background check e-mail? It keeps telling me I have an account already but I have requested a 'Forgot Password' email and have not received it yet. I dont remember ever making an account here.

Awesome, more time to over-study again and make the exams easier like the S&D was.

DUDE I was one of the ones who got 100. This test was easy as shit. Did anyone else notice how there were 2 exact Clear/Proceed signals? I had asked the instructor if I was seeing things and she just said whatever lol Free points. I could have sworn I made a mistake or two on the Definitions but NOPE....I was done in 45 minutes...I busted my ass studying for this thing. Ironhorse did we by chance speak in the lobby? I remembered the individuals who got 100. Linda was so happy to see the high scores lol

I am pumped and ready to go. 10 hours away. Off to bed, good luck to you guys.gals tomorrow!

Damn people walked out? Looks like they underestimated how much hours you had to put in to study

Anyone ever hear back from newyorkgrom? Was curious to how things went or could shed light on that panel interview. Hope things went well for him/her. Hasnt responded since..

What do you guys mean by paperwork not matching resume? The paperwork from their background check?

Any advice on the panel interview should one pass the S&D exam? I keep hearing just keep safety and customer service at the forefront. But wondering if there was any other info given to those who went through it.

Congrats CT1988. Hope everyone had a great 4th of July. How is everyone feeling with the material so far? Been reviewing definitions and signals over and over and over and over..... Feeling very confident with over a week left to go. Crazy how at first it seemed like 5 weeks wouldnt be enough but now it seems so doable.

Once we all ace this test, whatever happens next will be out of our control. We can rest easy at night knowing we gave it our all and seized the opportunity. The biggest regret would be not dedicating enough time to our studies and always wondering "what if I had passed..." Either way we got this! Check in with you guys next week.

Hey Ironhorse, I JUST got the email confirmation regarding the test for July 17th @ 8am. I just RSVP'd for attendance. And you are definitely right, been hammering away at the flash cards/notes. As for the signals, theres no big secret other than doing what I did with the definitions: Flash Cards. They especially become easier once you realize the patterns/layouts. 2 1/2 weeks to go, keep at it everyday for at least 3-4 hours theres no reason why we wont pass this thing.

Hell yeah. 3 weeks is still a lot of time to get the signals and review everything. Good pace. July 17th Hillside 8am

3 weeks to go. Got 60/72 definitions and 77/125 signals down. 2 weeks will be used for complete review. How is everyone else doing?

Already memorized 77 of the 125 signals. To me the signals are EASY AS CAKE. The definitions are going to be a pain and the challenge. Some of these lengthy definitions are KILLER.

@Ironhorse Just to confirm you have a test date of July 17th, 2017 @ Hillside Facility (where we attended the overview) at 8am correct?