[MOMCPA2B]

Okay my AUD is in one week. Already Im not sleeping and falling asleep with my flashcards next to me in bed. Im so tired but I cant shut my brain off. Even in my sleep I hear myself reciting Standard, Review and Compliation reports. Yes I memorized. I am the the worse test taker. I get all nervous and frustrated and, dare I admit, AFRAID. Any advice? I mean this is my first test. I cant crack now?!

I cant wait for this to be over.
AUD-7/25/11-77
BEC-11/27/11-Failed(UGH)Back to the drawing board
REG-2/27/12
FAR- Aug 2012

[T-rex]

You're not alone. I just keep telling myself that I'll study more effectively and perform better on my test if I relax. Easier said than done. I try to take a few deep breaths and walk around the house for a few minutes when I start feeling too tense. It helps.

You can do this! You won't crack.

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

[MOMCPA2B]

@-T-rex, I think I can do that but I would be scared my walk would turn into a run. LOL..I thought about working out first thing in the morning before work but my mind is just so tired. I will definately do the deep breaths. I just worry that I will take a breath and POOF! all my info will go away. LOL. I dont even want anyone at work asking my questions sometimes. LOL

I cant wait for this to be over.
AUD-7/25/11-77
BEC-11/27/11-Failed(UGH)Back to the drawing board
REG-2/27/12
FAR- Aug 2012

[hilaryh_88]

MOMCPA2B

I don't know what review materials you are using, but have you taken any full practice exams? If your review program doesn't have them, you can take one on the AICPA website. I think that would be a good way in the final week to judge where you are and to get familiar with the exam so that you don't waste any time on the format issues.

AUD - 82 Becker
BEC - 75 Becker
REG - 71, 82 Becker
FAR - 66,61,71,74,70 and #6 80!!!! FINALLY DONE!!! 9/20/12
Yaeger and Yaeger CRAM for the final battle!

[T-rex]

I go back and forth on the working out thing. Working out does help to take the edge off (so does drinking), but it takes away from my study time.

When I set out on this journey, I decided to pretend that I was going to jail for a year or so, and that I'd just have to do my time, and then I'd be free. Serving my sentence sucks big time though!

All the time I spend in isolation studying is kind of like what I imagine jail to feel like, only prisoners at least get conjugal visits, whereas I don't have time for that stuff. (I hope I don't get in trouble for this post.) Come to think of it, sitting in jail would probably be a lot more interesting than studying for this exam.

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

[SoCalCPA]

Haha I can't imagine how you feel right now, since I'm worried ALREADY with a month left to go. It's hard for me to fall asleep as well :/ However, I've been sleeping better because I am running and working out, so by night time, I am physically & mentally tired haha.

Goood luck!

B - (4/2012)
A - (5/2012)
R - (1/2012) Done!
F - (10/2011) Done!

[IwannaBaCPA]

I was like this before my FAR exam for sure! I had a hard time sleeping and so I decided to take a few Tylenol PM to help me sleep and it really did help…

Just remember that thousands of other people are going through this process with you…all of them had to face their first exam at some point and they survived to tell the tale…you really will be fine, just convince yourself that you can do this and you will 🙂

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

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