Student Comments on our Program

We wish there was room to put down everyone's comments, but we had to limit this to just a few, besides there are just so many ways to say I PASSED! Because of our Privacy Policy we never release our Students Names:

Just wanted to let you know that I PASSED the October 2011 Exam!

I'm not sure of my exact score since I went back to a couple questions and I think I had changed the answers on my answer sheet and not my booklet, but it looks like I got between a 92.5% and a 95%.

The LTS study materials were just so helpful and I wouldn't have been able to pass this test without them. This was my first time taking the exam, I only had 2 and a half months to prepare for it, and I don't have any experience in this industry as of yet. If it wasn't for the study guide there is no way I could have understood the material in such a short time, let alone pass with such a high score.

T.M
Tacoma, WA

It is with great pleasure that I inform you of my official passing of the October Customs Broker Examination. I enjoyed the easy to follow breakdown of the regulations and format of test questions by subject. It was easier to process/master each topic that way. I highly recommend your Study at Home Course. I wish I had found it and followed it sooner....

I have forwarded the link to your website for some friends who may decide to take a try at this tremendous feat.

J.B.
LaGrange, IL

I would recommend the LTS Study At Home Program to anyone taking the CHB exam. I know of several people who attempted to take the exam without the LTS program and consequently they had to take it multiple times before they passed the test. The LTS program was an awesome tool! It gave me structure and a guideline to cover all the basis. Yes, it may cost you a little more money then just studying by yourself, but If you can take the test and pass it on the first time (like me)... It's worth every dime! Thank you LTS!!!

B.C.
Palmetto, GA

Having previously taken the exam once before I was nervous about how to better engage and prepare myself for the CBP Broker Exam for October 2011. Luckily, by the recommendation of a colleague who had passed the exam previously, I came across LTS. The study guide/book made the exam a much less stressful experience and helped to increase my CBP Regulation navigation skills. I did pass on my second attempt.

J.A.
West Point, PA

Thank you. My opinion of the material can be best described by my actions: I have recommended LTS to at least 3 people in the last 2 months. Enough said.

The videos on classification were awesome. This subject had always been my achilles heel and after watching and re-watching the video, I was able to actually understand enough not to just pass the exam, but to actually classify.

Your regular updates on what needed to be done and when were also extremely helpful. The tabbing system was amazing. Keep up the good work!

M.M
Houston, TX

I passed scoring 78.75% in the very first attempt . I used to listen to your audio during my lunch time and the classification analysis were very helpful. Thanks for your books and the audio tape!

P.S.
Santa Clara, CA

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

C.C

I thought odds were against me since I had no experience in customs brokerage and that I had only 7 weeks to study for an exam with not-so-high national pass rate. To give myself a fighting chance, I decided to faithfully follow the guidelines, advices and tips given in the textbook and Student Corner. I dedicated 2-3 hours of studying every day and more on weekends. I read a chapter of textbook first, CFR reading assignment next and then answered workbook questions. I tried not to take short cuts, took time to get the materials labeled/organized and stopped studying for a nice family dinner the day before exam; ALL these as instructed by Joan, the invisible helping hand at Logistics Training Systems. And it worked; I passed! If I can do it, anyone can, too. Thank you LTS.

HC
Redondo Beach, CA

LTS was a HUGE help with my studies for the Customs exam. Their textbook was awesome and highlighted the most important areas of the regulations and tariff schedule. The tips and advise they gave were extremely useful. Tabbing is a huge deal and they stress the importance of tabbing the materials. Also, practice quizzes and exams contributed to the success of my passing score. The workbook with the previous exam questions and classification questions were great and I really focused on these in the last week of my studies. I was able to pinpoint my weaknesses and strengths with this part and knew where I needed to study more material. I can't see how I could've passed without their help and support. Thanks LTS!

C.C.
Baltimore, MD

I’d like to start by saying that I began studying for the exam exactly 11 weeks before test day. I had absolutely no previous experience with logistics, customs brokerage, nor had I taken any gov’t exams since high school. Passing the exam became my life’s ambition and for 11 weeks I diligently spent several hours a day reading, answering questions, and prepping the 19 CFR and HTS. I received my official results on 5/5/11 and I passed with an 82.5! LTS provided me with the necessary information and insight needed to accomplish this goal, and I just wanted to say thank you.

A.W.
Humble, TX

I passed the April 2011 exam with a score of 75%. It was my first time to take the test. I liked your system; the old exams with explanations of the answers was really helpful, and I also liked that you posted your versions of the answers to the actual test so quickly and accurately. I also loved your affordable price. I have already recommended Logistics TS to a friend.

D.W.
Bethesda, MD

I passed with a score of 88.75!

Thank you and team for being the architect of one of the greatest accomplishment of my career.

Taking the LTS course should be a requirement not an option!

N.P.Z.
Humble, TX

I successfully passed the 2011 exam with 80% thanks in large part to your program.
The Textbook and on-line questions were extremely helpful. I approached this exam differently. Instead of diving into the CFR-19 for conformation of the answer,
I referred directly to your textbook and cheat sheets FIRST!!. I found the answer often in the Textbook or a Chapter Reference referring me to the referenced CFR-19 chapter quickly, if needed. This step saved me valuable time and calmed the nerves quite a bit.
Your on-line Students Corner was very helpful, particularly with the explanation of how CBP determined the answer. It showed their thought process and I was able to understand what was being asked which calmed my nerves a bit.

To any student contemplating purchasing your course, I say your course is a MUST.
Your course was simple to read and understand, beautifully laid out and concise in the information provided. It explains complicated legalize into an understandable set of facts, procedures, rules and regulations.

Thanks again for all your help and support,

MGG
Houston, Texas

LTS offered an excellent program for my needs. I just advised ICPA that LTS offers a variety of study options and the costs are reasonable when compared to other Customs brokerage prep classes.

Thanks again to you and your team for providing the tools to be successful with the exam.

B.F.
Rochester, NY

I have received confirmation from CBP that I have successfully passed the 2011 exam with 80%. I wanted to send a note thanking your company for their support and training materials since they were instrumental in my ability to pass the exam. Of particular note was the Textbook that allowed me to find the chapter in the CFR-19 the question referred too, if not the answer itself. It saved me a lot of time. I appreciate all your support from the Students Corner in answering all my questions also.

M.G.
Katy, TX

I really couldn't have passed the test without the LTS material. I read the entire textbook and did every review question, previous test question, classification question, and scenario question that was in the workbook. The only material I didn't cover was NAFTA because I ran short on time. I probably wouldn't have missed the two NAFTA questions if I had studied over that material.
 
My brother was supposed to take the exam with me but the Wednesday before the exam he had to have emergency gallbladder surgery and consequently had to miss out on the exam on Monday morning. He paid over $800. It came with big binders and 8 DVDs. Even with all that he was asking me questions which the LTS textbook covered. His materials just briefly skimmed over valuation and classification whereas the LTS material spelled everything out. In my opinion, valuation and classification are the single most important topics to learn. I was really disappointed with the materials my brother had purchased and I was worried he would have trouble on the exam. His materials didn't even come with the required directives. He had to print those from the CBP website.  
 
Overall I was greatly impressed with the study material I purchased from LTS. For what I paid, I believe I got a tremendous value for my money. I will highly recommend the LTS material for the April exam for my brother and anyone else who is interested. I found it to be very discriptive and very easy to understand.

TG
Pearland, TX

The textbooks you provided organized the information in a logical progression and made it much easier to understand. In the exam I actually used the textbook on the non-HTS questions about 80% of the time. I do not think I would have passed the exam with a 95% without this program.

DS
Salem, VA

In my experience, Logistics Training Systems was a critical facet in my ultimately passing the quite difficult Customs Brokerage exam. The CFR19 material and HTSUS material ran almost six thousand pages. It was rather difficult to absorb and handle and too impractical for use as a regular study guide. The textbook however acted as an index for the CFR19 providing useful guidance. It was like a road map to this potentially confusing material allowing one to know where to go, and what to expect.

As to the online material, I found it valuable in passing the exam along with Joan's emails and the analysis of the questions. Absent these, I might not have passed.

I really appreciate the time and organizational skills of the Logistics program and have already highly recommended Logistics to others, especially those with some language barriers.

The textbook, workbook and online materials, together, made the subject matter interesting, rather than a monotonous retrieval of CFR19 requirements. It was like driving a car with a GPS and new tires rather than driving in a blinding snowstorm of data with bald tires. The ride was smooth, efficient and lead to a pleasant destination: a passing grade!

SS
Connecticut

As I signed on for the customs broker exam, I started to look around for a study course that fit my budget. LTS seemed to offer the most competitive rates compared to other courses on the web. I was little skeptical about LTS because of that. I thought I would just get what I paid for, so I wanted to look around little more and find the best course possible. As I only had 1 month to study (I decided to take the exam on September 1st), I had to study most effectively and efficiently. After comparing different courses for more than a few hours I decided to go with LTS thinking that if it was not so helpful, I would just spend more hours studying my 19 CFR and HTS. Well, as it turned out, LTS had very accurate and helpful information summarized in its text books. I almost could have taken the exam from the text without even looking into 19 CFR. LTS also provided additional information that was need for the exam. I could not have done this without LTS. Bottom line, as I told my good friend last weekend, why spend more or why look for anything else when you can have the most helpful study course at the most competitive price! I wish someone had assured me of this when I was looking, so I could've saved those few hours trying to decide which course to take. With LTS courses (and of course with your willingness to study hard to pass) you will not fail because of a study course. I have proved it.

JK
Memphis, TN

I cannot say thanks enough for your support. The program is definitely student centered. The 24hr access to the tools and resources found in the student's corner, proved to be of great help while burning the midnight oil; I also found the breakdown of the books to be a great guide. The text book provided a complete clarification and understanding for each topic, while the workbook was a challenge it was not overwhelming. Your updates and words of encouragement were always right on time; they thru were a blessing and especially provided true during my points of frustration, pity party moments, and my what now or what next in life moments.

Thanks so much for being there; just knowing that you were there and available for me made preparing for the exam easier.

TC

I just can't believe what I read when holding the letter from CBP in front of me. I have passed the exam with a score of 77.5%. I didn't feel good at all after taking the exam. When I got the LTS answer from you, since I didn't mark my answers on the booklet, I only remember the few questions I was not sure about and found I gave the wrong answers for all of them (around 10). So I told all my friends "I think I didn't pass the exam." However, I did.

I originally intended to take October exam. I purchased the package from you by the end of June last year. But since it was very hard for me to concentrate on the books at that time, I didn't apply for the October exam. By the end of last December, after I had joined the Extended Studies Program, I had still only read little more than one third of the textbook. Starting from January, I put all my time and energy into studying. I did all questions both online and on the workbook, and spent the last 16 days finishing 10 previous exams your website provided. I didn't read the 19CFR at all, but still tabbed it. During the exam, I only used the textbook, workbook, HTS and my notes, plus the cheat sheets LTS created. I was so not familiar with the 19CFR, that's why, even though I had 30 minutes left, I still couldn't find the answers for the questions I was not sure about.

Anyway, all I wanted to say is that I am so lucky to have chosen LTS. LTS made me achieve my goal. You are the best.

Note from LTS Management:  While is shows both the accuracy of our textbooks, and the amount of detailed content, we do NOT recommend that you only use the LTS textbook to pass this exam!

PC
Rego Park, NY

I would not have passed the exam without the guidance of LTS workbooks! They provide the tools that capture the important information that you MUST know. In addition, the give you excellent summary cheat sheets and guidance on how to pass along the way. I truly believe it is not only knowing the information but how to pass this exam.  If you are completely dedicated but need direction, LTS workbooks will get you on the path to success.

J.D.
Detroit, MI

I just got my letter from Customs, yesterday. It confirmed what I already knew. I am one of the select few who passed this time around. The results came quicker than I had anticipated. I want to express my sincerely gratitude to Logistics Training and the Enhanced Online program. It made a difference in my passing. If there is anything else I could do to help future students, let me know. I will be going into business for myself.

I.V
Carson, CA

I am way beyond impressed with your organization. Excellent excellent excellent...

MC
Philadelphia, PA

The study materials were great, I used those more then  the regs. Your company was able to take a very complex set of information and translate it into a book that made it organized and understandable. I think the whole experience taught me that luck favors the prepared. And having your textbooks made a very tough exam a little easier.

LM
Folsom, PA

Thanks for all of your help!  I passed with a 91.25%.

EM
Detroit, MI

I would recommend LTS to anyone wishing to pass the CHB exam.  The amount of material that must be absorbed is pretty daunting at first, but LTS has created an excellent program that allows the student to absorb the necessary materials in easily digestible pieces.  I personally used the self-study program and  found the textbook and workbook  to be excellent guides and used them frequently during the actual exam.  I would also recommend the audio and play it as often as possible.

Thank you LTS for helping me succeed and reach my goals.  I couldn't have done it without you.

FS
San Jose CA

I liked your online self study program a lot. I enjoyed the video programs on valuation and trade agreements, because I could repeat them as many times as I needed. The reading material is very easy to understand. I also liked the exam analysis from previous years, it helped me understand "why and where" of the answers. My special thanks to Joan, she gave me suggestions, support, encouragement, and told me not to gave up. I passed the exam with a 90% score. I never thought I would be able to accomplish this goal. I don't have a degree, but the online program offered by LTS helped me a lot, along with self discipline and motivation which is always another key to success.

Thanks very much, Logistics Training Systems.

NH
Rowland Heights CA

There is no way in the world I could have passed the exam without the  help of the Logistics Training Systems' course.  I cannot thank you enough for your contribution to my success. Without the help of the programs and study materials, there is no way I would have passed the Customs Broker License Exam.  It helped me to focus on what was important and ensured that I was adequately prepared the day of the exam.

DC
Woburn, MA

EM
Eagan, MN 

The text book was extremely helpful. Before I bought your material, I
tried to read thru the CFR and I had no clue what the reg is talking about.
The text book helped me to fully grasp the concept of the materials I
need to know for the Customs broker exam. After reading thru every single
page of the text book, I have no problem finding where I need to find in
the CFR. I also like how you guys break down the format of the CATAIR
docs; easy for me to understand.

The audio CD is very, very, very helpful. I listen to it everyday on my way
to work and everyday on my way home. It helps me to remember all the VIP
Info.

THANK YOU LOGISTICS TRAINING SYSTEMS!!!

CC
Hawthorne, CA

I have passed the Customs Broker, exam with the  score of 78.75%!   I sincerely would like to thank you for the great  and helpful sources provided by Logistics Training Systems.  My  colleagues are planning to take the next Customs Broker exam and I  would recommend LTS to them.  Again, thanks for all your help, 
LTS.

PS
El Segundo CA

I received my results from Customs this weekend, I passed with a 82.5%.  I still have yet to calm down fully.

Your course was instrumental in helping me pass the exam.  I followed the instructions in the text book, reading both the text book as well as the Regs. themselves, as well as taking the practice and past exam questions.  I took past exams that your course provided both online and in the Workbook and found that method to be the most helpful overall in being able to pass the April Exam because it put me in a real-test situation.

I also took the text book with me to the test and used it several times when I was stumped on a question and didn't know exactly where to find it in the Regs.

 I have already recommended your course to someone who is interested in taking the Exam in the future, and I plan on recommending the course to anyone else who may show an interest in taking the Exam.

DO
Baltimore MD

I was given your company's name from my supervisor, as having great study material.  I am new to this industry and  knew nothing about logistics, or brokerage.  I purchased the study guide and workbook, and audio CD.  I spent 2 months studying.  I found your study material very helpful.  The CFR's were so dry and hard to follow, your textbook explained everything easily, and clearly.  I listened to the audio CDs on my way to and from work each day.  I took all the tests in the workbook.  By the last week before the exam, I felt like I didn't know what to study for next.  With your materials, I felt like I covered everything I needed in order to pass the exam.  The "cheat sheets" that are on the website were very helpful during the test.  To be honest, I never even read the CFR's in studying for this test.  I tabbed some sections where I would need to look up a port code and that's about it. I still can't believe I passed this exam my first time... I would, and will, recommend your study materials and programs to anyone who plans on taking the Customs Brokers Exam.  Thank you for your materials, the information provided on your web page, and the emails sent out during the days leading up to the exam.  They were very motivating!

CH
Seattle, WA




LTS is a great way to study for the Broker's Exam.  It can be so hard to get started, and figure out where to start, but with your training materials, there is a definite outline.  If you follow the book and read the material assigned in the Regs, then you will pass the exam!  The cheat sheets provided not only give you dates, but they give you the chapters the material is in, which helped me tremendously.  It saved time from having to look in the index.  If I had to take the exam again, I would hope to have the opportunity to use the materials and programs provided by Logistics Training Systems, Inc!

KH
Romulus, MI

I enrolled in the self study plan and although was a little intimidated by the thickness of the books, I found the materials very easy to read.  The text book was well put together and contained all of the necessary information relative to the exam.  The workbook was also a truly valuable resource.  Not only did it contain test questions but also included the directives and other references (which were used during the exam).  The self study course was great but you only get out of it what you put into it and for me that was about 10-15 hours a week!!  I would recommend this material to another.

BP
West Chester, PA

Thank you Logistics training system. I chose Study at Home with Audio program. It was very helpful .The workbooks are very easy to read and  understand. The CD helps refresh my memory. I love it and definitely recommend this to everybody. THANK YOU !!

PV
Long Beach, CA

I sure am glad I enrolled in your course. I learned things that I previously had ignored or did not pay any attention to. After going through your course, I was able to answer questions without having to look in the study material for every question. That's the best $236 I have spent in a long time. Thank you for all your help. I am beginning to feel like a broker already.

CK
Colleyville, TX




The study materials provided by LTS are comprehensive and made all the difference when taking the customs broker's exam (I scored 85% the first time around in spite of very limited prior experience with imports). The e-mails and tips sent by LTS staff were also very helpful and encouraging.

HG
Arlington, TX

I was informed via letter from CBP that I have passed the October Customs Broker License Examination with a score of 88.75%.

In addition to my self-determination and hard-studying, I wish to express my deep thanks for your kind help during the past months. To me, I believe that several key decisions I made led me to the final success, and one of them was to choose Logistics as my studying program. The materials were well designed for the purpose of easy understanding and sufficient practice. Step by step, it guided me to grasp the necessary knowledge to approach the exam with confidence.

I found your program to be really informative and effective, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to pass the Customs Broker Examination.

YL
Bronx, NY

I don't know too many people that pass this exam on the first try...if it was not for your textbook I would not have been able to do this.  I don't know why someone thinks they can study for this exam on their own. It was simple with your program!  Just read the chapters and answer the review questions and the old test questions.  I used your books on the exam for prob. 80% of the questions.  I only opened my CFR about 3 times...If it was not for your study program I would have never been able to do this.  I have told EVERYONE..that the $$ is worth every penny!!

CT
Charleston, NC

Thank you Logistics Training Systems for helping me pass the US Customs Broker exam...on my first try!  There is no way that I would have been able to pass it without your help.  Your materials were so organized and thorough.  On an exam that requires you to find the answer quickly, your material allowed me to do just that.  Joan was always there to help with any questions we had and the discussion board also helped to answer other issues related to the exam. 

Thanks again so much.  I highly recommend this program to anyone else trying to pass the customs exam- whether it's their first try or their third!


BL
Chicago, IL

I also really wanted to thank you.  I bought your textbooks and, with absolutely no background in the field, read your workbook, read the federal code and the USHTS and passed on my first try.  I really decided to take the test out of intellectual curiosity about how the nuts and bolts of importing work and your workbooks really made it understandable to a newbie.

KB
Bainbridge Island, WA

This was my fourth attempt at this exam and it was the format and layout of the LTS study materials that got me through it. The textbooks were extremely helpful, user friendly, and overall a just a great tool.  I had a co-worker use them last October (he passed his first time!) and decided to purchase them myself for this time around.  I will be recommending LTS to everyone in our company that is planning on taking the exam.  The steady communication via email was very encouraging and helpful! The website was also extremely helpful and those practice exams, where the answers are interoperated, were the best!!  This program fit my style of studying perfectly.  

Thanks again!!

KB
Ogdensburg, NY



Though I don't have the official letter, I talked to the import supervisor at the port of Charlotte last week and he said I passed.  Thanks again for a great training system.  It was perfect for me!

JB
Duncan, SC

The LTS system allows you to get through the 19 CFR and pull the most important information out. The support materials and the multitude of practice exams gives you what you need to make sure that you ready to take and pass the exam. Overall, I am very happy with LTS and know without the this program, the test would have been more difficult and I would not have been nearly as prepared.

KP
St. Paul, MN

Finally, I passed the examination!  

I read the book over and over until I remembered what the next page was. I listened to the CD over and over until I knew what the speaker would let me know next. Without the textook and the online program of Logistics Trading Systems, I couldn't start to study broker examination, because English is my second language and I never study any regulations ever.  

Thank you very much Logistics Trading Systems and staff.

GS
Atlanta, GA



I just wanted to let you know that with the help of your textbooks, I passed the test on the first try.

KF
Columbus, OH



I again want to thank LTS for all the help and support. I do not think I would have passed without your help and guidance.  I achieved a passing grade on the Brokers Exam,  but it definitely was a "group effort".

RP
Howard Beach, NY

I would like to say that this program has been great for me. If a person puts the time in to go through the manual, work book, as well as go through CFR's and HTS Editions, they can take the exam to pass.  I learned what I needed to know from your course. I would recommend to anyone else the same course in order to pass the exam.

Thank you very much to you and your team! Your words of encouragement and updates helped me strive and learn!

LT
Sagle, ID

I received my official test results for the CB License exam – the news is excellent - I scored 88% and as we all know this is a passing score!! Yet I have to say that this could have not been possible without the sharp assistance kindly provided by all of you at Logistics Training Systems.

I’d like to extend my compliments to all of the professional customs brokers at Logistics Training Systems for creating a comprehensive, consistent and “full coverage” training program, that “steered me” the right way throughout the entire course. I did like the methodology of the study material as well as all the practical examples given in the book.

Having in mind that English is not my mother language I should say that I was very happy to discover that this program managed to present a rather complicated material in an easy and understandable way.

Least but not last – sincere THANKS to Joan Jenkins and her whole “student support team.”

Please keep up the good work as well as your sense of humor!!

AK
New London, CT

Thanks for all of your helpful tips over the past few months.  I passed by a few points (with 77.5%).  Your guidance definitely helped! 

LD
San Francisco, CA

I received my letter today.  I did indeed pass as I thought.

Thanks for your all your help.  This round I'm sure was extra hard on you folks given the delays and such on Customs' part.

Just so you know, I've been in the freight forwarding industry for 7 years, have dealt in some import operations, but have never processed one single customs entry in my life!  I never would have passed this were it not from the valuable material from Logistics TS.  I will recommend you to anyone considering sitting for any upcoming exam.

Once again, thanks.

JM
York, PA

The LTS textbook is the best kept secret in the industry.  I passed on my first try, with LTS' help.  I wouldn't have known where to start, otherwise...

SI
Phoenix, AZ

I passed the Customs Brokers Exam. I want to thank you for all your hard work over the past months. I do not think that I could have passed without your help. Thanks again and I hope the other students who enrolled in the program achieve the same results.

RP
Queens, NY



I wanted to thank your company on the wonderful courses you sent me for the Customs Exam. I passed!!! It was my first try and I did it. But... without your courses and assistance , it would not have happened. My sincere thank you.

WC
Des Plaines

Its official, I received my letter saying I passed.

I have been involved a specific industry doing Customs work and I knew I had the self discipline to take an independent study course.  A friend recommend Logistics and I chose to take the Enhanced Online Program.  The material was well organized and the quizzes provided valuable experience in preparing for the broker exam.  For anyone who has already had a general introduction to Customs, I would highly recommend the Logistics Enhanced Online Program.  Thanks for helping me pass the test on the first try.

BC
Bartlesville, OK

I just wanted to let you know that I have passed the Customs Broker's exam with a 78%.  Thank you for keeping us updated with the status of or exam scores.  The study material was very helpful and I saw myself using them throughout the exam.

MW

I passed…Thanks to the entire Logistics Training Systems staff for all your help.  I feel your program breaks down the material into easily understandable sections, provides direction, and focuses on the important elements that make up the exam.  I would recommend your program to anyone who has trouble getting organized, and needs reinforcement to better understand key concepts.  With time being the biggest factor to overcome, the textbook and timeframe sheet saved me 45 minutes alone, which allowed me to complete the exam.  I would also like to thank Joan for taking the extra time to keep me updated with information after my course had ended. 

JB
Niagara Falls, NY

Well, it is my second try at the exam, and I just received notice that I had passed.   Most of the questions I got wrong were at the end of the exam.    I was getting a bit rushed at that point, and should have done better.    Thank you for your assistance in getting through the study material. 

PP