Well, the entry exam is not too difficult--you might want to try ordering a copy of ARRL's "Now You're Talking" or whatever it is they call it there days (I can remember when it was "Tune in the World...", but then, I'm at the QCWA point.

The time frame between now and April 2 is kind of short to learn things, but you can find regular VEC sessions nearly anywhere at anytime--again, ARRL VEC is a great resource for that.

And if you run into problems with the material, let us know!

You can try taking sample tests online offered at the
West Valley Amateur Radio Association (WVARA)[W6PIY/R] Web site:

www.wvara.org

If you can pass the sample tests consistently (or come close), you
have a good chance of passing the real test.

The basic technique is to teach recognition of correct answers in multiple choice testing formats. There is not enough time to teach comprehension
of correct answers. So according to this technique, reading explanations
as to why an answer is correct is wasteful of precious time. Without an
instructor or a class, you can do the same thing. Download the entire
Extra Class question pool from the "arrl.org" website. Print it out as hard copy.
Use a yellow highlighting pen, and highlight all the correct answers. Then read, reread, and reread some more the entire question pool. Memorize like hell. If you already have a ham license, it should not be "Greek" to you. Go online and take as many practice tests as you can until you can score 37 out of 50. That is the passing score for Extra. When you consistently score 37 or higher, you are ready to take the test. And even if you bomb on the first try, many VECs will allow you take it a second time right then and there for an extra $10. After it is all over, you can be glad you are "done" with Smith Charts, elliptical satellite orbits, and the trivia about phased vertical antenna arrays forever!