[hopefulcpa28]

Okay, I really need to let this out. I feel like I can’t talk to anyone, because no one understands what I’m going through. I don’t blame anyone and without going through this process, no one can understand what it really feels like. I know I didn’t.

So I took Audit last week. I studied like I never studied before. Read the entire Becker book, did all the passmaster MCQs at least three times (except A4 tran cycle…I scanned them over, but read that section multiple times). Did the final review,.did bunch of progress tests, random quizes, final exams (3 times), and about 100 Wiley MCQs.

I felt okay going in the testing center, and I knew there was nothing else I could do to prepare myself better.

My reaction during the exam:

Testlet #1: SERIOUSLY? There were questions completely out of the left field (something I hadn’t seen in Becker AT ALL), and one that I couldn’t remember. In total, I wasn’t sure on 5-6 questions.

Testlet #2: Same as last one. Couple out of the left field and 1-2 that I should’ve known, but couldn’t remember and had to make an educated guess. In total, marked about 5 or so as well.

Testlet #3: First 10 were straight out of Becker. Couple I wasn’t sure on. In total, I marked about 4-5 that I wasn’t sure on.

I felt horrible after MCQs. The fact that I got last testlet easier than other two made me feel very uneasy and sad. I took a break for 5mins and hoped SIMS would be little better.

I was wrong. SIMS were harder than the last time I took it. I didn’t leave anything blank, but I know for a fact that I got JE one wrong. I’m pretty sure I got research question right, and other five weren’t too bad. They took time and I tried my best answering it.

I can’t imagine getting a failing score again. I need to get one passing score to motivate me. I’m nervous and just been depressed these past couple days. I feel like I’m on verge of crying every time I start studying.

[kobebryant168]

@hopefulcpa28

Introducing Kobe here, I know exactly how you feel, take a moment to look at my scores down below

OK, pretty much the same as ur current scores eh?

Now, listen to me, don't give up, are you determined to get this done, Yes/No, If Yes then continue read, If No, Stop! You can not take this credit

So OK, yes, should you be depressed? why not, it's frustrating…I cried too when I failed my BEC for the second time but I m not giving up…I have stepped this far, got my accounting degree for what? just for this CPA license! when ppl out there can get this done, I believe I can get this done too…even though I m only half way there…I know eventually I can get there…based on what you did, you are heading the right way, in terms of using a review course, I used Becker too. So far I found CPA is not hard compared to the Becker Software, it's the trickiness that kills all of us. Look at your scores…you are not that far from passing. I used to post a thread like this and I was glad people in this forum cheered me up and gave me alot of encouragement. They saw my score and motivate me to do better. Now I m passing on the same message I once heard to you. I have seen people scored like 45 and eventually reached 80! It's not your own problem, it's the matter of how to overcome those tricky questions on the exam.

I believe you are a fresh graduate? you have plenty of time to get this done! Sometimes I believe NASBA or state board is hungry for $$ to make you apply for the exam again…who knows…

OK to depress, but make sure it goes away after few days? OK?

Update us later!

[yankeeaccountant]

@kobe

Well said!!!

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