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December 13, 2013 at 5:40 pm #182449

I'm, Ron Burgundy?
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I am considering attempting 3 sections in one window. This is due to several factors, mainly software expiring during the next window and no $ to repurchase. I think it may be possible but I want to know if anyone has attempted this, were they successful and how did they do it. Further explanation to follow:

1. REG – this is a re-test. I got a 74 during the last window. I crushed all topics and outscored passing candidates with the exception of my performance on SIMS which directly influenced the 74. I am still fully confident in REG and review my notes on REG daily and do about 25 – 35 MCQ’s and 1-2 SIMS in Becker and WTB on REG each day/every other day. I hope to take it on the 1st or 2nd Saturday of January.

2. AUD – I had already begun studying for AUD immediately following my REG exam. I am about 50% confident in the material as of now but know that by the end of January I should be ready. By the end of this weekend I will have completed all lectures and will focus on MCQ’s and SIMS in Becker and WTB non-stop and re-writing my notes until test time. I hope to take it at the end of January.

3. FAR – the dreaded beast. My Becker software expires on March 7th and WTB expires at the end of January. I plan to begin doing lectures in FAR on Monday and hope to get them all knocked out in 2-3 weeks and simply focus on MCQ’s, SIMS and rewriting notes. I’d like to take FAR in the last week of February.

Basically, my plan is to get my lectures done in AUD and FAR in the next 2-3 weeks (NINJA Method) and just focus on doing MCQ’s and SIMS non-stop in all sections and re-writing my notes. I know this may seem entirely crazy and I should probably get my head examined. However, times are tight right now and my employer is offering me a $1,000 bonus if I can pull it off, and believe me, I want to get this done so I can move on with my life once and for all. I have no real commitments other than my job. My parents have offered to watch my daughter on weekends that I have her. I have my own place with no real distractions aside from letting my dog out. Ultimately, if I wake up at 5 am and study until 7:30 am then study from 6 pm until 10 pm that will give me plenty of study time, not counting weekends.

Thoughts? Advice?

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

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December 13, 2013 at 5:45 pm #494359

LoveEventing
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Of course it is possible… I'm sure there are people who have taken all 4 in one window in the past. However, unless you have some sort of amazing photogenic brain or are a genius of some sort, I think the odds are against you.

I would really focus on passing one or two exams in the window, really doing well to be sure that you can pass. Then, just save some pennies and face reality in buying the review for whatever you have left. If you end up splitting your focus too much and then fail all three sections, then you will need to buy 3 sections instead of just 1 or 2 again.

Whatever you decide, good luck!

BEC - 68, 76
AUD - 90, 91
FAR - 63, 83
REG - 55, 79

FINALLY DONE!

December 13, 2013 at 5:45 pm #494421

LoveEventing
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Of course it is possible… I'm sure there are people who have taken all 4 in one window in the past. However, unless you have some sort of amazing photogenic brain or are a genius of some sort, I think the odds are against you.

I would really focus on passing one or two exams in the window, really doing well to be sure that you can pass. Then, just save some pennies and face reality in buying the review for whatever you have left. If you end up splitting your focus too much and then fail all three sections, then you will need to buy 3 sections instead of just 1 or 2 again.

Whatever you decide, good luck!

BEC - 68, 76
AUD - 90, 91
FAR - 63, 83
REG - 55, 79

FINALLY DONE!

December 13, 2013 at 5:47 pm #494361

I'm, Ron Burgundy?
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Good point.

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

December 13, 2013 at 5:47 pm #494423

I'm, Ron Burgundy?
Member

Good point.

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

December 13, 2013 at 5:49 pm #494363

th112
Member

I did 3 parts in one test window just this summer while working full time. I took FAR in the beginning of July, Audit at the beginning of August, and BEC at the end of August. Studied FAR for 6 weeks and 4 weeks for both Audit and BEC using Becker. It's rough but totally doable.

FAR - 89 8/3/13
AUD - 93 8/24/13
BEC - 88 9/10/13
REG - 88 12/2/13

December 13, 2013 at 5:49 pm #494425

th112
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I did 3 parts in one test window just this summer while working full time. I took FAR in the beginning of July, Audit at the beginning of August, and BEC at the end of August. Studied FAR for 6 weeks and 4 weeks for both Audit and BEC using Becker. It's rough but totally doable.

FAR - 89 8/3/13
AUD - 93 8/24/13
BEC - 88 9/10/13
REG - 88 12/2/13

December 13, 2013 at 5:50 pm #494365

I'm, Ron Burgundy?
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@th112

What was your method?

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

December 13, 2013 at 5:50 pm #494427

I'm, Ron Burgundy?
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@th112

What was your method?

"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill

"I've missed over 9,000 shots in my career. I've lost over 300 games. 26 times I've been trusted to take the game winning shot, and missed. I've failed, over and over and over again in my life. And that is why, I succeed."
- Michael Jordan

BEC: (54), (72), 80 (losing credit on 02/02/15 - nervous)
AUD: 78
REG: (74), 91
FAR: (71)

December 13, 2013 at 5:50 pm #494367

runnerup
Member

I did all 4 in one window.

I studied during my hour lunch break and every evening from 6pm till 11pm or midnight (or at least I did for the first 1.5 months of studying, I guess. I slacked off during the last half). Studied all day and night on weekends. Your hours available to study are comparable; I think you can do this.

No advice on how to study as we are all different learners. Personally, I watched the lectures (Roger) and did the HW. A week before each exam, I did all the WTB questions for review.

Good luck!!

REG 10/12/13 - 94
FAR 10/17/13 - 93
AUD 11/11/13 - 92
BEC 11/20/13 - 87
ethics 11/27/13 - 92%

December 13, 2013 at 5:50 pm #494429

runnerup
Member

I did all 4 in one window.

I studied during my hour lunch break and every evening from 6pm till 11pm or midnight (or at least I did for the first 1.5 months of studying, I guess. I slacked off during the last half). Studied all day and night on weekends. Your hours available to study are comparable; I think you can do this.

No advice on how to study as we are all different learners. Personally, I watched the lectures (Roger) and did the HW. A week before each exam, I did all the WTB questions for review.

Good luck!!

REG 10/12/13 - 94
FAR 10/17/13 - 93
AUD 11/11/13 - 92
BEC 11/20/13 - 87
ethics 11/27/13 - 92%

December 13, 2013 at 5:55 pm #494369

th112
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The main thing is that the lectures can be a waste of time. I highlighted the book based on the ebook provided in the software. Proceeded to read the chapters, but made sure to not get held up if I did not completely understand something. When doing the MCQ and SIMs, I would read every solution for a right or wrong answer no matter what (this is where you learn most). I did the SIMS once and MCQs twice (both times read all solutions).

FAR - 89 8/3/13
AUD - 93 8/24/13
BEC - 88 9/10/13
REG - 88 12/2/13

December 13, 2013 at 5:55 pm #494431

th112
Member

The main thing is that the lectures can be a waste of time. I highlighted the book based on the ebook provided in the software. Proceeded to read the chapters, but made sure to not get held up if I did not completely understand something. When doing the MCQ and SIMs, I would read every solution for a right or wrong answer no matter what (this is where you learn most). I did the SIMS once and MCQs twice (both times read all solutions).

FAR - 89 8/3/13
AUD - 93 8/24/13
BEC - 88 9/10/13
REG - 88 12/2/13

December 13, 2013 at 5:58 pm #494371

jlough
Member

First of all, please keep us updated on how that goes for you— and I'm going to be looking out for your results on score release day!

Second of all, anything is possible, but I think this may be too big of a hurdle for anyone– especially just looking at the small amount of time you are dedicating to FAR. The end of Q1 testing period is about 11 weeks away— I spent 11 weeks on FAR alone and I do financial reporting for a public company (to put it in perspective for you).

Whatever you do, good luck! I think everything will work out for you if you keep up the determination that you obviously have 🙂

F- 7/13- 84
R- 10/13- 79
A- 11/13- 99
B- 1/14- 86

Licensed in PA- 3/20/2014

This exam ALMOST defeated me back in 2006-2008, but I came back and WON!

December 13, 2013 at 5:58 pm #494433

jlough
Member

First of all, please keep us updated on how that goes for you— and I'm going to be looking out for your results on score release day!

Second of all, anything is possible, but I think this may be too big of a hurdle for anyone– especially just looking at the small amount of time you are dedicating to FAR. The end of Q1 testing period is about 11 weeks away— I spent 11 weeks on FAR alone and I do financial reporting for a public company (to put it in perspective for you).

Whatever you do, good luck! I think everything will work out for you if you keep up the determination that you obviously have 🙂

F- 7/13- 84
R- 10/13- 79
A- 11/13- 99
B- 1/14- 86

Licensed in PA- 3/20/2014

This exam ALMOST defeated me back in 2006-2008, but I came back and WON!

December 13, 2013 at 7:59 pm #494373

psullyii
Participant

I'm sitting right next to someone I work with who passed BEC, AUD, and REG in the last window. BEC was a retake from an original 73. She says she doesn't know if she could've pulled it off with FAR in place of one of the three she took.

So, yeah, it's possible. Definitely including the test that takes the most amount of study time in FAR, though.

AUD - 82
BEC - 81
FAR - 82
REG - 88

Clean sweep with Becker and Ninja Audio. Licensed 1/24/2014.
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