NYPD exam help... Big mistake

[NYBseBall89]

Hello everyone, I just took the exam today and I know I Aced it and I honestly think I got a 98-100. I took my time and not one question I felt was tricky and I recognized all the time they tried to trick me. I've been studying for a long time and possibly have taken like 6 practice test. Well to the point.

Me and my brother took the test today and the first part when you start answering question I believe they asked if you are eligible for some sort of credit thing. I forgot what it was called, but it was a yes or no answer. I circled it in the book since I don't remember it saying to write down that specific answer on the scan tron. My brother took the test later than I did and said if you didn't write it down for number 90 it is an automatic -5 points. Is this true? And with a 93-95 would I still be considered competitive?
My heart feels like it's about to explode so hopefully someone can light up my day or make it worst, but I'd rather know the truth.
Also since I made that big mistake can I take another police exam and better my score by answering that damn question in the scan tron or will they always keep my lowest grade?

[imlikeaninja]

You were supposed to fill in #90 with (a) if you live in the city or (b) if you do not. I think it was worth 5 extra points if you are a resident. Sorry.

[NYBseBall89]

Thanks, but is it 5 extra points or minus 5 points? Kind of 2 different things. Also would a low 90 still be competitive assuming I'm still above a 90?

[bkballer04]

Thanks, but is it 5 extra points or minus 5 points? Kind of 2 different things. Also would a low 90 still be competitive assuming I'm still above a 90?

dude i did the same thing today but i dont remember reading anything about minus points if you dont fill it in just plus points if your a resident

[NYBseBall89]

dude i did the same thing today but i dont remember reading anything about minus points if you dont fill it in just plus points if your a resident

Damn man I really hope so. Your user name makes me want to play bball right now to relieve the stress.

[bkballer04]

Damn man I really hope so. Your user name makes me want to play bball right now to relieve the stress.

lol i had 3 hour practice right before the test so im so tired....i hope i did well though it did seem real easy even the memory part

[NYBseBall89]

Did you just get back from the test? Mine was at 10am.

[bkballer04]

yea i got bac at like 7 or so i took the 330 one

[EnWhyPeeDee]

If you live in the city (answered yes) you get +5 points on your score. You must pass the exam before the 5 points are added to your score.

If you do not live in the city (left it blank or answered no) you do not receive the 5 points onto your score. You WILL NOT lose points for not being a city resident.

[options open]

the 5 points won't matter too much. even if you got a 71 you'd still be competitive

[kdiaz2029]

do scores really matter? From what I understand about hiring as long as someone passes every aspect of the process they will probably get hired eventually, they just have to wait it out. I'm not familiar w/ list expiration, but how much longer would someone who scored in the 70s wait vs 90s, are people w/ 70s scores usually the individuals who's tests expire. I wish I would have taken the test in my sophomore yr of college. Moving is probably going to be my best option if I want to work in law enforcement within the next few years.

[NYPD Ret]

Don't worry about your grade, if you pass you will get called. It may just take a little longer than others. And who knows, maybe by then you will have come to your senses and gone another direction.

[Cadet09]

I made the same mistake on Friday 16th, I just circled "Yes" on the booklet instead of circling something on the scan sheet. I did not see anything that said circle for number 90. Maybe I was tired thats why and I have missed it.

Anyone know when I will get my results ?

[EnWhyPeeDee]

You can check your scores in 5 Mondays. The answer key will be posted on http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcas/html/em...examkeys.shtml. Compare the answer key to your yellow sheet.

[NYPD13]

I think you can use those points for promotional exams. It's good to save it for future use. As long as you passed, then your good. You were more then prepared for the test and you were confident that you got a great score. It's not the end of the world to get on the job with the extra 5 points.