Renaissance would like to congratulate Kohl Malo — now, Kohl Malo AICP-C — for passing his AICP exam. Having joined Renaissance's Tampa office in May, Kohl is now set to acquire his full certification later this year.
Kohl successfully balanced a number of unexpected challenges as he took his exam. One was the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, which made in-person testing difficult. So, he opted for the newly available at-home testing option. Additionally, Kohl sat for the exam as Hurricane Eta rolled into the Tampa Bay region and left considerable flooding and damage just a few miles away. Luckily, the power and internet held on and he completed the exam successfully.
In preparation for the exam, Kohl dedicated four months studying an hour each day, although he increased studying in the weeks leading up to the exam. While Kohl utilized a number of study techniques such as study guides and presentations, he said the best preparation was working with the great planners right here at Renaissance.
"Studying NEPA is one thing on paper," said Kohl, "but seeing much more experienced planners handle it with ease made the practical part a lot easier."
Congrats to Kohl for achieving this major accomplishment in the urban planning community!