Final - Silly question

So I am taking my MBA final this Friday by proctor. I have several VERY thick books I need to lug into the testing center for the open book test. What would you guys take? One of those rolling carts? A back pack? A side bag? I guess I am getting nervous because I am worrying about something silly like this.

Opinions would be appreciated!

Thanks,

Abner

 

Back pack or small rolling suitcase. How many books do you have??

 

When I vist clients I often use a folding luggage cart - that way I can easily transport file boxes, lap-top bag, briefcases, or other bulky items.
(My cart is similar to this one http://www.meritline.com/showLargImage.aspx?sku=207-434 )

 

Of course you need the Camel Library!


(Picture from mediabistro.com)

 

11, but some are so thick it seems like 20.

Abner

 

I use one like that at work. Maybe I will borrow it over the weekend.

Abner

 

Wow, that would come in handy!

Abner

 

This issue frequently comes up in licensing exams for professional engineers and land surveyors. The exams are open book, and are usually held in county fairgrounds, convention centers, or other venues that hold hundreds or thousands of examinees. Commonly there is a long trek from the parking lot to the exam room.

You will see all kinds of improvised solutions, but the approach recommended by engineers is the Pack-n-Roll folding cart or equivalent, basically a strong collapsible box with wheels and a telescoping handle. It all folds up tidily when not in use. I ordered mine online, but I think I've seen them at Home Depot.

 

Nice! I'm going to go the office depot or home depot near my house and pick one up tomorrow. I think this is perfect!

Thanks!

Abner

 

By the way, best of luck on your final! When will you hear the results?

 

Thanks so much! I appreciate the sentiment, I am getting super nervous now that it is getting closer.

As far as the results. I am guessing it will take at least 2-3 weeks.

Have a good day and thanks once again,

Abner

 

Wow, that's a nice cart, and cheap too!

Good luck on your final Abner!

 

Take all the books. They will help jog your memory and be a good security blanket. Open book exams are designed in such a way that the book is only helpful to jog your memory.

 

It is a nice cart. I went and bought the exact same thing at Target only it is Rubbermaid brand ($20.00). It is lightweight, and folds up in seconds. What I really like about it is the handle telescopes out long enough so you don't have to bend down and end up looking like Igor!

Thanks for the suggestions and well wishes everyone. I would really recommend one of these carts for this type of situation. I am going to keep it in my trunk from now on.

Have a good one!

Abner

 

That's true. I will.

Thanks,

Abner

 

Check with Aspen as to which you can bring...you probably will have to cite during the testing

 

They said I can bring all of them. Wish me luck tomorrow!

Abner

 

Abner,

I hope all is going well, I'm sure you'll do fine. I remember the elation when I stepped out of my last MBA exam!

I know I'm too late to answer your original question, but maybe in the future people will simply take a pre-loaded electronic book reader like the Amazon Kindle - http://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Amazons-Wireless-Reading-Generation/dp/B00154JDAI

Mucho Suerte!

Dave C.

 

Thank bro! I am running out the door right now. I am a ready as I am going to be. Thanks for the well wishes!!!!!!! I will report back in 4 or 5 hours.

Abner

Adios hermano!

 

Many people like to load their books into the cart with their spines facing up. Then when they reach the exam site, they collapse the handle, leaving a box. Then they lift the box up onto the exam table, and turn it so that the open end of the box faces them. So it's like having a shelf of books next to you during the exam. This only works if you get a big table for the exam though.