[Anonymous]

So, I have been studying for the AUD test on and off for the past year (not passing I might add–74,71,69) It seems that the more I studied, the worse I’ve done on the tests. So now I want to know:

“How many questions should I be studying a day?”

Being unemployed, I feel like I should be able to do 400 a day easy. Except in practice, I burn out after 150. I pace myself throughout the day, take breaks, and read the sections. I don’t have problems with the questions, I consistently get 70-90% on answering them correctly in blocks of 20 or 30.

I’ve passed the other three sections of the exam and have two more shots at AUD before I lose the BEC credit. I’m paranoid that I’m not doing enough but I’m unable to focus or keep my head on straight after so many questions. I feel like I know the material and the only thing that stopped me from passing the last AUD exam was serious simulations that took no prisoners..

So, how many questions a day do you guys/gals suggest to study?

[Anonymous]

I personally, can't imagine enduring that many questions in one day… Kudos to you! Are you sure that you're spending that time doing QUALITY studying? Are you just cranking through the questions or are you really focused and trying to learn from each one? I'd be more concerned with making sure that you're really understanding the questions, etc vs just trying to get through that many in a day.

[Anonymous]

Well, that's the thing. I get most of them correct, I understand what's going on with the specific question and can translate it to other MCQs.

My problem always seems to be the simulations but there's not an effective way to study for those other than to work in auditing (Which I don't). The gleim, wiley, and baker sims don't compare with the real ones.. =

[T-rex]

Keys to sims:

Allow yourself sufficient time for them.

Don't panic when you see them. You already know that they will be a nightmare.

Before you begin any of the sims, peek at each of them to see if some seem less difficult than others. Answer the less difficult ones first.

Aim for quality over quantity, trying to pick up points where you can. You're better off leaving some blank, then racing through them and answering everything incorrectly.

Do really well on the MCs so that the sims won't matter as much.

I hate the sims!

AUD - 95, BEC - 85
REG - 85, Rawrrrrrr FAR - 88
Used Becker for all sections.
CA candidate not residing in CA

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