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Coding Board gone wild! - sm


Posted: Mar 23, 2014

While I am enjoying all of the new posts on this board, I have to admit it's a lot to read/take in! As a recent coding grad who passed both the CCS and CPC, I just want to say good luck to all the new posters in your coding studies. It won't be easy, but you can do it!

congratulations on passing your exams!!! - East MT

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:)

Congratulations! What school if you dont - mind me asking?

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That's a fantastic accomplishment! You had to work really hard for that!

Good luck to you!

School - OP

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I am an Andrews graduate. Thank you - yes it was hard work but so worth it. Good luck to you as well!


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