[Anonymous]

Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets in a seriously bad mood the week or leading up to the test. I snap at everyone and really just want to be left alone. It’s horrible. My husband, my sister, my parents, friends, coworkers…I just need a sign on my cube that says “week before CPA exam…don’t speak to me” LOL

This meme sums up my life right now:

https://weknowmemes.com/2012/04/i-work-well-with-others-when-they-leave-me-the-fuck-alone/

[Anonymous]

Yeah after three exams, my fiance has learned to steer very clear of me for the week to two weeks prior to a test.

[kpb]

I get really worried/anxious/stressed, yes. I feel like crying and like what i've done hasn't been enough (even though it probably has)

I was also wondering, does anyone EVER walk into FAR like they know EVERY single calculation/concept/detail??? I have 6 days before my exam and feel like i've forgotten soooooooooo much. even though i've done everything at least twice, now im doing it a third or fourth time to refresh my memory but so much has been forgotten :(((((((((

BEC - 81 4/08/14
FAR - 80 8/25/14 Thank you Jesus!
REG - 69 (Nov 14),80 1/08/15 Thank God!
AUD - 70 (May 14), xx 5/1/15

Becker Online & Becker Flashcards
I definitely wish I was one of those people who got all 4 exams done in 4 months, but unfortunately LIFE (being a newlywed, stress, adjusting to newlywed life and cpa exam study life, as well as starting a job with a Big4 which I am very happy about) got in the way, just happy that I am passing period!!

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me!

[koz124]

I've been really crabby waiting for the scores…but I probably was before the exam too! My poor husband.

Studying with Wiley Review, Wiley Test Bank, Ninja Audio.
Retakes with Ninja MCQ only...awesome!
Far - 1/28 72, 7/22 79
Aud - 2/28 70, 8/14 83
Bec - 4/10 80
Reg - 5/30 64, 7/2 82

[How many letters do you need]

I get a little tense and lucky for me have an amazing girlfriend who understands. Although the day before I generally let it all go and accept that I'm as prepared as I'm ever going to get. Go out for a nice steak, a couple glasses of scotch, some alone time with my girlfriend and by 10 I fall into a coma-like sleep. It's a great way to cap 6-8 weeks of stress and working your ass off. I wake up ready to go….and because REG is a particular pain in the ass I'm hitting Vegas for Labor Day weekend right after my exam:)

MBA,CMA,CPA, CFF?, ABV?

[Anonymous]

It's hard for me to focus on anything but studying in the week before the test. Mine is on Saturday and I feel like I should be studying at all times and I get anxious and frazzled when I'm not studying…its really weird

[JMOR]

I've been in a crabby mood lately. I test next Monday. I feel bad for my wife because shes pregnant and feeling like crap and all I can do is study and be grumpy. I'm taking her to a DMB concert the day after my FAR exam so hopefully she will forgive me for the last week.

REG - 86
FAR - 74,
BEC - 72,
AUD -73,

[Iggy1985]

The week leading up to far I couldn't do anything but study, and any little change in my plan stressed me out like crazy. I didn't wanna hear anybody talk to me about anything… its like I was afraid thinking about something someone said was gonna make that far material spill out of my brain. ….. seriously… lol… took the test today and I think I listened to journey-don't stop believin and bob-beast mode 10x this morning just to keep myself in good spirits haha

FAR - 89 (8/19/14) Wiley TB, Wiley Book, Books from School, Ninja Audio/Notes
AUD - 92 (10/14/14) Wiley TB, Wiley Book, Ninja Audio
BEC - 82 (5/8/15) Mostly Ninja MCQ, sprinkles of Becker lectures and Ninja Audio
REG - (8/14/15)

[Riley_N]

Amanda,

I get the same way. I snapped at everyone, I got annoyed by all of the people saying “I'm sure you'll do fine” (what do they know, right?) and I and I was basically just a bitch to everyone around me. It felt horrible. But the important thing is to apologize after the test is over and things return to normal (we're talking a day or two after the test, this isn't something you want to leave festering). I know in my case the people I snapped at were more than forgiving and they understand that I'm under a crazy amount of stress. Apologize, hug it out, and then try to work on it. Eventually it does become easier to handle the stress and not lash out.

FAR: 85
AUD: 78
REG: 84
BEC: 89
I made it into the 300 club!

[Author]

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