The state part is harder than the other part. It is a shorter test, but study more for it. This is true in VA anyway.
Tax credit is not a major deal, look more broadly if you can. Establish your sphere of infuence. Work your A$$ off for as long as you can. You'll make it.
Pretend you are a plane taking off. Don't cruise 'til 30000 ft.
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