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Everyone is entitled to their opinion. No issues. I would like to see what Rising Star has to offer.

I passed the 2015 LT exam as well and I do credit Mike for giving me the information in different formats so I can digest the information which caters toward my learning style.

I would say that rising star is very good and I did use them for the 2011 sgts exam. I did their questions while also doing the key and KSA which is now defunct.
When I study for captain I will use them in addition to Elite.

Does Rising Star plan on doing just the questions anymore?

-- Edited by New2this on Thursday 22nd of December 2016 04:39:27 PM

I didn't have a chance to take the last Lt's exam and I know a lot of people were upset over it for obvious reasons. All I know is that I took Elite for the 2013 Sgt's Exam and yes the course isn't perfect and Yano prob does more than he can handle being the only instructor. However I feel his patrol guide is the best and accessible via tablet. I know a lot of other people are making that available now but their basically copying Yano. He basically provides all you need but don't waste your time unless you're going to actually read the patrol guide itself. His packets are helpful after having done the reading and really solidifies the material. If I found myself having difficulty with the packet info then I went back and read the procedures again. I'm extremely happy with how well I did on the exam and for that reason I feel I need to stick with what worked for me personally. i also spent money on the Key questions app, which I used along with yano's review questions. I highly recommend the Key app! But as far as courses go - Elite

-- Edited by Oooh-yeah on Sunday 25th of December 2016 07:08:21 AM

-- Edited by Oooh-yeah on Sunday 25th of December 2016 07:08:47 AM

This is the way I explain it to my people when they ask about schools:

You should only study for each rank ONCE. That being said, do it right the first time and give it all you got. No shortcuts. Prepare for a hard exam and hope for an easy one. With that being said, Rising Star is the ONLY way to go. Difficult school that will challenge you? YES. I want to be challenged BEFORE the exam and see all the tricks of the trade with crazy questions, cause once I do, it ain't happening to me twice (meaning on test day). The other schools all failed for me in that way. The questions were too easy and gave me a false sense of security. They did nothing to show me the "angles" of how test writers trick you and how you should actually read the guide to UNDERSTAND, not just memorize. There is a world of difference there and Rising Star's material does just that. Plus the questions are far above anyone elses and everyone acknowledges that. I heard that guys who went to their live sergeant cram review had their heads turned around on how to answer questions and read the guide. If you're serious and can handle the challenge, Rising Star is the ONLY way to go. Do it ONCE, do it RIGHT. Then again, I do admit that everyone is different, so to each his/her own....good luck peoples.

Romeo23g wrote:

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I took The Key for Sgt, back in 2011 and failed. I then took Elite and pass with a good score. Yano's course is more interactive friendly, with recorded class videos, ELF, LMS, Class handout and the Elite Essential Guide, I had enough material to pass and do good on the test. Yano is available 24-7 for any question that one may have, cant beat that. Someones said that they dont just want to pass, that they wanted to be challenge.....OK.....whether you get 100% or a 70% you will still be call LT. I took two different courses and one help me do what I needed to do and I will always put my trust on Yano...Because, Elite gives me the tools to get a good score, but at the end of the day, Im the one who has to put the puzzle together to pass. This is something that I didnt find with The Key, however, I am starting to see The Key use more techonoligy, so I guess they learn to adapt.

-- Edited by Romeo23g on Thursday 29th of December 2016 03:57:46 PM

-- Edited by Romeo23g on Thursday 29th of December 2016 04:03:09 PM

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 Um, well...i hope you luck, BUT, if you're going to put in the same amount of time studying wouldn't you want a better score? If another school will "challenge" you and get you a higher score isn't that better? I only say this bec. there are a lot of unhappy students with Yano and key who failed the last lieutenants test bec they didn't challenge them. This is a big commitment and a little insurance can't hurt. 

Don't BURN yourself out!!!!  

Romeo23g wrote:

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During the last SGT and couple of LT's exams a certain individual (Capt. ass wipe V) created a test that was deemed deplorable by the administration. This jackass wanted payback and he got it. That is why he was replaced and forbidding from ever touching promotional exams ever again. So no matter how challenged you were everyone that passed had a "Lucky" Saturday and yes I include myself. However, that being said, Elite gave me all the necessary tools to pass and get promoted. I can only speak about my experiences with these two courses. Can RisingStar be better and more challenging? Maybe, but as long as Elite delivers, I will never know.  

-- Edited by Romeo23g on Thursday 29th of December 2016 05:55:57 PM

-- Edited by Romeo23g on Thursday 29th of December 2016 05:58:51 PM

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 Like you said above, in the end, it's all up to you. But also on another note, the rising star questions are on a whole other level. Although I would have been prepared for a regular test with the other schools, rising star is def the reason I passed. The way they break things down is just a little different. I wouldn't go as crazy as lieutenantorbust with doing all 3 but there is some merit in doing two schools. Or I should say a school and rising star.

Thank you to everyone on the forum. I decided to join Rising Star JUST for extra questions. I have no insterest in their PG although I'm sure it's pretty good. I think 2015LtTest is on the money need to do the questions as you go along. That helped me with the 2013 Sgt's exam but I supplemented Elite with key questions back then.I still stand by Yanosik though and truly believe he's the way to go as solo or main class. I did very well on the 2013 exam and was within the top 3% thanks to Mike Yano. I studied my ass off and plan on going harder this time around. Goodluck gentlemen!