[shawn in VA]

Hi Everyone,

I took BEC in late OCT, received my score on NOV 4, and got a 74. It was my first time taking BEC. It was frustrating, and I fell into a mini depression for a few days. I was so close. I thought about giving up, but decided against it. I am studying for AUD for a early DEC exam, but plan to retake BEC in early Jan.

On the MCQ I got 4 strong, 2 comparable, 1 weaker. ( I may have an extra stronger or comparable..cant remember but you get the point) Overall MCQ was comparable

On WC- I got weaker

Question is:

Is it possible to pass with a weaker in WC ? and either a stronger or comparable in MCQ ? I am just thinking for my exam in JAN that is why I ask. see my notes below.

I am very upset b/c my WC were on AUD and FAR topics (have not taken these yet). I had one with a REG Topic which I did well in. How is this fair? They did not even test on a BEC topic in WC. I am hoping that the retake for WC has topics at the very least pertain to BEC and not other sections. I guess it depends on my luck…

[sancasuki]

Yeah, you should be able to pass BEC even if you get a low score in the WC. The WC is only 15% of grade. Did you at least finish your 3 WCs?

[shawn in VA]

Circadian,

I finished with literally a couple secs left. I only had 21 mins for the 3 WCs left. The 1st MCQ testlet took forever. I misspelled “Sincerely” at the bottom of my 3rd WC because i was in a mad race to finish. I hope that did not ding me the 1 point to pass. I really think I was “jipped” because I got a 74 and per the score report I did well on MCQ's. I have no idea how they grade these exams, there should be more transparency.

[mtaylo24]

Sorry dude, BEC is annoying! Don't know what else to say…

AUD - 1st - 60 (12/12), 61 (2/13), 61 (8/13), 78! (11/15)
REG - 55 (2/16) 69 (5/16) Retake(8/16)
BEC - 71(5/16) Retake (9/16)
FAR - (8/16)

[DZagt]

BEC is a nightmare for me buddy I cant seem to grasp the this section, its tough to focus a little on so many completely different topics

[Meg267]

Sounds like you've almost got it. A little more practice with the MCQ and you could probably pass with weaker written communications. Next time, plan a little more time for your written communication, shoot for 10 minutes each. The first two times I didn't pass (as you only get your score report when you don't pass) I was stronger on the written communication. Are you formatting the memo correctly? Are you using related words and phrases?

A professor once told me “tell them what you're going to tell them, tell them, then tell them what you told them.” It stuck with me and that's what I did when I did the writing section. I usually had at least three points to make as well.

Good luck! You've got this!

[mylifeisover]

Im struggling with BEC right now and I am only on Chapter 1!!! this stuff is so random and my quiz scores are in the low 60's range.

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