[DeniseFutureCPA]

So I am one of the Texans that FINALLY got their score at 4:44 a.m. this morning…. I took Audit on 5/28, and I received a 72.

What confuses me is my diagnostic report, a report that compares my performance to those that scored between a 75 and 80. I received the following:

3 Comparable, 3 Stronger

Multiple Choice = Stronger

SIMS = Weaker

Could SIMS really have knocked me out that much? I made it a point to use the AL to the best of my advantage… As always, I continue to be stumped by this exam….. Please advise…………. 🙁

"Do not give up when you still have something to give... Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying."

Why I am studying for the CPA exam: First it was business...now it's personal!!!!! 🙂

[Texas CPA]

Yes, it is 40% of the test. If you made an 80 on the MCQ, that would mean about a 60 on the SIMS.

BTW, I am in San Antonio.

Reg - Passed 82 Nov 2012 - Becker
Aud - Passed 86 May 2013 - Becker
BEC - Passed 88 Aug 2013 - Becker
FAR - Passed 88 Nov 2013 - Becker

https://www.becker.com/cpa-review

Texas CPA

[DeniseFutureCPA]

Thank you for the response!!! Oh wow San Antonio too?? Go SPURS!!!!

So it seems that I definitely need more SIM practice……

"Do not give up when you still have something to give... Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying."

Why I am studying for the CPA exam: First it was business...now it's personal!!!!! 🙂

[Anonymous]

Yes, SIMS can definitely knock you down that much. On REG last year I had a diagnostic where I scored stronger in all categories except SIMS where I was weaker and ended up with a 72.

[DeniseFutureCPA]

Yikes, now I know….the painful way……! I suppose I was just trying to concentrate on the actual concepts, non-stop MCQ's, etc….. I even wrote and rewrote notes…. Arrrggggh! Well like anything else, these exams show us our weak spots, so we must learn and adjust accordingly………

Thanks CPAztec!!!!!!

"Do not give up when you still have something to give... Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying."

Why I am studying for the CPA exam: First it was business...now it's personal!!!!! 🙂

[IwannaBaCPA]

I feel like there is no way to really practice the Sims that translates into being more prepared for the random ones you may get on your exam. I think if you really know and understand the material through practicing multiple choice and taking notes, then you can get through the Sims. I really suggest looking into Jeff's NINJA methodology which many of us have used in order to pass!

Best of luck!

BEC: 79 - April 2011
FAR: 78 - May 2011
AUD: 81 - May 2012
REG: 79 - October 2012
Ethics: Passed - March 2013
I am finally DONE!

[DeniseFutureCPA]

Hey there IwannaBaCPA! Thank you for responding!!!! Yes, I definitely feel the same wondering how I could have had more SIM practice, other than studying the concepts…which perhaps, I just need to do MORE…. Thank you so much for the input, I will try, try again :)))))

"Do not give up when you still have something to give... Nothing is really over until the moment you stop trying."

Why I am studying for the CPA exam: First it was business...now it's personal!!!!! 🙂

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