Hello Cathleen,
Me and my husband applied for a tourist visa to visit my husband's sis there. And we also have a business here so I guess they can see that we will return here. I might take the Dec 07 exam if I'm really ready coz I'm having difficulty studying while i'm taking care of 2 young boys.... If you're single, just tell the consul that you'll just take the exam. They might give you 3 months. That's better than being denied... So, complete your requirements and enroll in a review center.
Crisem