When you prepare for the postal 473 exam you might be intimidated because you are probably very interested in getting hired. If you want to do your best make sure you know what to expect. We will be showing you most of what you will need to know.
The first section of the test you will be asked to compare 2 addresses. These address will be different or the same. If they are different you will be asked what is the difference in the 2 addresses? If the zip code is different you will answer that it is the difference. Maybe the address itself is different and so you will answer that as the difference. It is possible for both the address and the Zip code to be different and so you will answer that they are both different. Maybe nothing is different in the two addresses and so you will answer that they are the same. This section is timed! as well as multiple choice.
The main focus on the first section is too be speedy and accurate because you can fall behind rather easily in this section. You can also overlook differences very easily too so you want to be fully focused. After you complete this section you will be doing memorization they will tell you a number of different streets and address and what routes they go on. You will be asked to memorize them and then you will take a short practice test. After this short test you will be given another 5 minutes to memorize these routes again.
The best thing to do is keep on memorizing them and then start to ask yourself questions about them. This way you are working your brain and preparing for the upcoming section of the test. If you can memorize these simple routes fast enough the next section will be a breeze.
Here are some examples of what you might see 401-999 bond st = A 1000-1499 bond st = B 401-899 Maple st =C Not on a route =D....... Example Question " Which route is 399 bond st on?" obviously this doesn't go on any of these routes so you would answer D. They will be wording it different but you understand the point.
Your primary goal is to keep focused on the test and try not to get distracted by other people in the room. Try not to be intimidated by the test because really it is not that hard! You can do it and be on your way to a new job at your local post office making good money!
Here are some videos about the post office 473 exam that could help you!
I found your videos helpful. Thanks! Have some questions for you if you don't mind? I have a study book that was published in '05, by T.W. Parnell, have you used that? If so, is much of what he said still true? It tells me the coding and memory sections have the same address ranges. Is that what you saw on the exam, is what the book tells me still true, or is it a totally different set of streets number ranges? Are there a couple of practice times, 2 minutes, 90sec., then exam for coding and then 2 minute memorizing, 5 minutes, and then 1.5, then 6 minute exam? Just hope my book is telling me accurate stuff as of today.
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Cody
Is the a number series and hiw is the memory part of the test
ReplyDeleteare the addresses from the sample test the same on the actual exam.... memory section?
ReplyDeleteDid you pay any money for practice materials and practice tests? There are a couple different sites out there that charge like $40 or $70 for practice materials. Do you think this is necessary? Or are most people going to be just fine just going to take the test?
ReplyDeleteMan, I totally bombed the memory portion of the test. I just couldn't get myself to remember anything. I ended up with a score in the high-70s. How can I retake it?
ReplyDeleteAfter you pass the assessment exam, what is the next step in the process? Do you contact them or do they contact you?
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