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FAQ'S ABOUT THE NC GENERAL CONTRACTORS LICENSE EXAM
Q: How current are your study materials?
A: Our study materials are updated frequently as a result of continuous feedback from students who have taken the exam and going in ourselves. We are the only company authorized to use Ben Aldridge's teaching methods and study materials. We update our manuals routinely to keep information current.
Q: What is your success rate?
A: While no one can guarantee a 100% success rate on the first taking of the exam, we have been very successful in increasing the success rate of our students by providing current information on the test. Afterwards, you will only need to call to tell us YOU PASSED!!
Q: How do I sign up to take the exam?
A: You begin by applying to the North Carolina Licensing Board of General Contractors at https://portal.nclbgc.org/NCLBGCApplication/Index/351. Once they receive your application, it can take 2-4 weeks for them to reply with your LETTER OF ELIGIBILITY if they accept your application.
• This ELIGIBILITY is your permission to test and you have 120 days to take the exam. It also includes directions on how to log into PSI Exams (they administer the exam for the state) to choose where and when you want to take your exam.• If you fail the first time, you should ask to see your exam BEFORE you leave. You will see the correct answers to the questions you missed. They will send you new Eligibility within a week or so. If you fail the second time, you must start the application process over from the beginning.• Once you pass the exam, the board meets “mid month” (not a specific date) and acknowledges you passed and issues your license. You can do a qualifier search once this has happened to see your license number at https://nclbgc.org/. You are legal when you can see it online, but your hard copy will follow in a few weeks.https://portal.nclbgc.org/NCLBGCApplication/Index/351
Q: Do I need to purchase all of the reference books listed by PSI for the exam?
A: We only sell you tabbed and highlighted books allowed into the exam. Our manual provides information for memory that comes from books NOT allowed into the exam. The exam is only partially open book.
Q: What reference books do I need and where can I get them?
A: Each Premium Package contains the reference books allowed into the exam.
Q: Is the Building Exam easier than the Residential Exam?
A: Not harder, just different. Many of our competitors say the Building Exam is easier simply because they do not teach a Residential Seminar. The Building Exam does contain a large area (fifteen questions) on structural metals that is taken from two different reference sources not allowed into the exam. The information on metals is in an area that can only be memorized which causes difficulty for many people taking this exam. There is also a significant additional area on concrete that is not contained in the code book, therefore it must also be memorized. We can prepare you with equal success for classifications we provide for.
Q: I need an additional qualifier for my company. Do I have to submit an application package to the Licensing Board?
A: No. Within the licensing board portal, where you renew your license, there is a section that allows you to "add additional qualifiers." The board will send eligibility for that person to take the exam.
Q: What about the "blueprint" portion of the exam and how do I prepare for it?
A: The plan-reading questions tend to be ambiguous, complicated and time-consuming with great potential for error. We show you how to deal with these questions quickly without spending valuable exam time in the videos. It is not necessary to take a blueprint reading course to prepare for this portion of the exam.
Q: I have extensive experience in the construction industry. Why should I purchase a package to prepare for the exam?
A: The exam is based on the information contained in the listed reference sources and not everyday construction practices. We provide the information you need to know to pass the exam.
Q: Will I pass the exam if I have limited construction experience?
A: YES! We have prepared persons with all ranges of experience to successfully complete the exam!
Q: How soon after the exam will I know my score?
A: Once you complete the exam, you will be notified on the screen immediately if you passed. You will be informed of your actual score later.
Q: Am I licensed immediately upon passing the exam?
A: No. The exam results will be forwarded to the Licensing Board for approval and licensing can take 3-6 weeks depending when the exam is taken. You will be able to see your license online, within your personal portal, once you are licensed.
Q: What if I need a license in Georgia, Louisiana, Mississsippi, South Carolina and/or Tennessee?
A: North Carolina has an partial exam waiver agreement with all of the states listed above. Once you get your license in North Carolina, you can contact the Licensing Board in those states for further instructions on application and reciprocity with your North Carolina exam results.
Q: Why should I choose Aldridge Consulting?
A.We have been in business since 1995, first as a sole proprietorship, then a corporation beginning January 1998. Ben Aldridge spent years building his clientele and perfecting his study manuals and test-taking strategies. We continue to provide this same kind of product for you, with new updates as they become available. Be weary of new or nation wide companies making big claims of high percentile pass rates and licensing thousands of general contractors. It's easy to make a claim, but proving it is entirely different. We only deal with NC! Trust the name you know! We will get you through the exam with our current study manuals and a licensed general contractor is available to answer questions about the exam. Also, see the Testamonials Tab to hear from those who have been through our program.
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