I've passed the Series 7 Exam

So, I arrived at the testing center about 3 minutes before 8:00 AM. After the fingerprints, photos, etc.. I was escorted into the testing room. The man that had gasped several times and was led out of the room the last time I was there, was there. And he was sitting at terminal 2... the same terminal where I flunked last month. I was happy I was not at that terminal.

The first half of the test instead of taking 3 hours to complete.. only took about 1 hour and 15 minutes. I just kept saying thank you to the higher powers... as I was petrified when I arrived.

Then you are forced to take a 30 minute to 60 minute break. I took 33 minutes... and returned refreshed... or freaked.

The second half took almost 2 1/2 hours to complete. And it was slow going and I felt I didn't know many of the answer.

However.........as I waited for the immediate results which takes about 45 seconds... which seems like an eternity... I saw the word "PASSED". I almost passed out... but instead I waved excitedly at the proctor... who was not that weird little man that I told everyone I would kiss if I passed... but some old, whiskery lady. She led me out the room.... and now it's back to the books since I'm scheduled to take my Series 66 test next Tuesday.

I'm looking forward to May... with no tests and getting back to a normal routine.