[JohnWayneIsGod]

Alright, I have a test scheduled this month so I am pushing hard on my study plan, but today I’m making all kinds of silly mistakes on the MCQs. I feel like my mind just isn’t fresh and like it is a wasted day thus far. Has anyone run into this problem? What did you do to salvage the day?

FAR - 80

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.

-John Wayne

[Claudia408]

YES! i have audit in 7 days and i scored 53% on MCQs just yesterday and have been mostly in the mid 70s. This is a retake too! I have like no chance. 🙁

I can't focus and the material is BOOOOORRRRIIIINNNNNNNNGGGGG

BEC - 75 (3x)
AUD - 78 (3x)
REG - 67, 66, Aug 1
FAR - 54, Sept 8

[palmtop_taiga]

This happens to me a lot, actually. I usually take a break for a little, maybe a nap, a walk, or eat something healthy. Just do you for an hour or two. Then go back and look IN DETAIL at what you got wrong in the book. Reread, understand. I haven't passed any exams yet, so take this with a grain of salt. But I hope this helps. 🙂

AUD 74, 82 (11/29/15)
FAR 68, 79 (11/9/15)
REG 75 (6/21/16)
BEC 75 (1/18/16)

[jenpen]

I agree with @palmtop. I get so discouraged when I start answering questions like that, or when I'm just so tired and can't focus/comprehend what I'm reading. I've been using every excuse under the sun all week but I know that I need to kick it in overdrive and get it done for REG in 3 weeks.

AUD - 56 - 68 - 61 - 9/8/16
REG - 75
FAR - 7/15/16
BEC - TBD

Wiley CPAexcel and NINJA 10 Point Combo

[Tncincy]

It's happening right now. I am so sleepy, I feel like I am going in circles and just can't focus. have not started mcq's like I was supposed to, reading over several topic first, Ohhhh I think, I am going to take a short nap. The coffee is not doing it and try to regroup.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

[TNCPA16]

Yup, I have definitely been there. I take a short break and then try to get back to it. If I'm still struggling, then I will just stop with MCQ and go to something else – watch Blitz videos, write notes, etc. Something “easy” that gives my brain a break but keeps it from being a total wasted day.

[EDM1204]

I have had this happen to me on FAR and currently on AUD. I generally get pissed when it happens too but you just have to dig deep and just read the why that answer is correct. I usually do about 300 questions a day so about 4 hrs when I'm in full review mode. Im worried because I have AUD the 26th and I'm not scoring well. Gotta just grind it out.

F- 78
A- 70, 69, 74, 70
R- 68, 70
B- 76

[Knight4CPA]

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You go to EDC this year?

AUD: 70, 80✔ (Expires 1/18/2017 - / Ninja MCQ / CPAExcel MCQ)
REG: 61, 70, 75✔ (Expires 2017 - Ninja MCQ / CPAExcel MCQ)
BEC: 78✔(Expires 5/17/2017 - Ninja MCQ / Becker Flashcards / NinjaNotes)
FAR: 57 (just to get trigger time I scheduled 1 week after REG) Retake 5/13/16

[JohnWayneIsGod]

300 questions a day??? That is hardcore man…

FAR - 80

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.

-John Wayne

[lavendersky]

that is hardcore but good for you! the most i can do is 170-200 ques a day during my review period. I can't ever go beyond that, my brain will explode. Like everyone said, taking a break for an 1hr or so then go back to studying will help a lot.

FAR- PASSED
AUD- PASSED
REG- PASSED
BEC-

You got to do what you have to do!

[ocarina]

300 a day????????? I'm proud of my hundred a day!

FAR - 78
AUD - 82
REG - 79
BEC - 78

Study Materials: Becker Self Study, NINJA Notes, NINJA MCQ for review
Started March 2015 and finished December 2015 all on first attempt. Licensed CPA Jan 2016.

IT Auditor/CyberSec Consultant in Public Accounting
Future goals: Learn IT Network infrastructure, obtain CISA & CISSP

[golfball7773]

it depends what section – for AUD I can do 200 after work but for FAR it is around 50…..it really depends on the section and what you do during the day.

But to answer the original question – take a break – take the evening off – go spend a couple hours doing your hobby – you can't forget to live during this process

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

*expired

[EDM1204]

wow I'm surprised at the fact that you 300 questions is a lot. I thought people did well more than that. When I did FAR I was doing a little bit more. I just strictly do MCQ's after I'm finished watching all the Roger videos. I also don't work so I wake up at 8am and start my studying (trying not to be a bum).

F- 78
A- 70, 69, 74, 70
R- 68, 70
B- 76

[golfball7773]

EDM – if you don't work then 300 seems very reasonable but for ppl who do it is different.

I have noticed that I can get through a lot more AUD and BEC questions then FAR/REG after work due to them being more conceptual and less number or calculation based

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

*expired

[JohnWayneIsGod]

Well, a for me a minute to two minutes is spent on each MCQ. So, at best, you are cranking out questions for 7.5 hours. And then you are reviewing. I put in a lot of hours, but 300 shows that you are pumping them out.

FAR - 80

Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway.

-John Wayne

[Skynet]

I think when you are not retaining info after a period of time studying, it's time to call it a day and give your brain a break.

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