New Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course [Paperback]

T. W. Parnell (Author), Susie Varner (Illustrator)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0940182289 | ISBN-13: 978-0940182288 | Publication Date: January 2005

A complete multimedia computer-based course featuring... * The ultimate test prep technology * Postal Test Prep CD-ROM loaded with test prep classes & practice tests * Free live support - test prep answers & advice * Free Postal Exam Newsletter * 100% up-to-date with the new exam * Six realistic practice exams

Editorial Reviews

Review

I teach test prep classes for Postal exam 473. My students get fantastic scores using Mr. Parnell’s guides and CD’s. -- D. P., National Postal Mail Handlers Union

From the Author

To assure your success on Postal Exam 473, my study guides provide comprehensive information, realistic practice tests, and effective test taking tips for the first three sections of the exam - Address Checking, Forms Completion, and Coding & Memory. Unfortunately, it is simply not possible to "prepare" for the final section of the exam, Personal Characteristics & Experience Inventory. This section is not truly a test; there are no right or wrong answers. It is a survey that creates a profile of your personality. In my guides, I include a detailed description of what to expect on this section and the only valid advice possible - that you absolutely must answer honestly and sincerely rather than choosing answers that you think they want to hear. Any attempts to manipulate questions in this fashion will be caught by built-in traps and will cause points to be deducted from your exam score. --- T.W. Parnell

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Product Details

• Paperback: 383 pages
• Publisher: Pathfinder Distributing Company (January 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0940182289
• ISBN-13: 978-0940182288
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (27 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #790,147 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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59 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Updated with the December 2004 Test, April 14, 2005

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John Matlock "Gunny" (Winnemucca, NV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course (Paperback)

The Postal Exam 473 (and the same test with a different number 473-C) is the brand new (December 2004) standard test used by the Postal Service to fill all fulltime Processing, Distribution, Delivery, and Retail Postal jobs. While the test is like a lot of other standardized tests, it has been specially written for the Postal Service. It has specialized parts that directly relate to Postal services such as tests that have to do with route sorting mail, memory tests that are based on ZIP Codes and addresses, and filling out forms that are specific to the Postal Service.

This book is produced in three versions to suit your study preferences. These are:

The Original Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Study Guide -- This version is text only. It has reference material and sample exams with many test taking tips.

Complete Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Training Program with 2 Test Prep Audio CD's -- This is the same book, but two audio CD's read it to you while you follow along in the book. Using two senses, eyes and ears increase the retention of information.

New Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course -- This is again the same book, but there is a CD that contains both test prep classes and realiztic practice exams, you'll need an internet ready PC with Windows to use this version.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course, July 17, 2006

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Scott L. Wilson (Spokane, WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course (Paperback)

I have been trying to get a job with USPS for several months and ran into Mr. Parnell's course on the internet. First I started with his 460 course which is for a Rural Carrier Associate (a temporary position) because I wanted to experience taking a postal exam ... I scored very high on my first try.

Then, I focused on the 473 exam which is an entry-level exam for several USPS full-time positions. I purchased the Computer-Based book with the CD-ROM. The book is excellent ... it includes many strategies that really work. But the most impressive part of the course is the CD-ROM that allows you to take practice tests as many times as you want until you begin to feel very confident that you will do well on your first try. This test is rigidly timed and the CD-ROM takes care of the timing for you so you can concentrate on the test.

I tried several different authors before I bought this material and none of them came close to this course. Reading the book and then using the CD-ROM is a real winning combination. Also, I called the company (Pathfinder) several times and was extremely pleased with the support I received (they actually spoke good English). This is the kind of outfit I like working with.

The material in this course has been meticulously developed (I used to be an instructor in a technical school) and if followed, almost completely guarantees success. I also purchased their special pencils for taking the tests (called Test Scoring & Speed Marking System) and they are invaluable.

And the bottom line ... I have taken the 473 test several times and scored very high. This course really works. I might throw in one last thing. This is the kind of test that requires practice to score high. So, if you follow the directions and practice you cannot help but get a excellent score ...

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course Give You A Tremendous Advantage, January 9, 2006

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A. Riggs (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: New Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course (Paperback)

The Postal Exam 473 & 473-C Computer-Based Course gives you a tremendous advantage over the other test applicants. The speed marking pencils have also given me a tremendous advantage with more speed. The study guide and cd-rom are like taken the actual exam for the post office. All the tips I learned from address checking to the memory section give you a tremendous advantage over the other test takers. I was able to answer every question on the post office exam with time to check my answers. Most of the applicants who took the test did not have a clue on what to expect on the exam. I was prepared and knew what to expect from studying all your tips and strategies. I would like to commend you for all the help you gave me in preparing for the postal exam. I would like to say if someone purchases your study guide and has the commitment to study they will get high scores. Keep up the excellent work in creating your study guides. I have seen other study guides and your are more concise and easier to learn. Your guides are a tremendous asset to taken the postal exam. The only thing a person needs is commitment and they will get high scores. Thank you T. W. Parnell!