[kesm]

On every exam I have taken regardless of it being the first time, second, third, or the amount of time spent studying I cannot get a score out of the 70-74 range. It does not matter how much I study. I have passed BEC with a 76 which is going to expire towards the middle of next year so I need some help. In order I scored a 71, 74, 74, and then a 76 on BEC. For Auditing I have taken it 3 times now and I have made a 70, 74, and 71. Regarding AUD I made the 74 after slacking and studying for maybe 2 weeks on and off. I was so irritated with this score I studied for 3-4 weeks consistently everyday and scored lower. I’ve also taken REG a long time ago and scored a 70.

Currently I use the Wiley Test bank, Ninja notes and the audio. I re-write notes, do mcq, and write out the incorrect answers and read the explanations. I usually do not take breaks during the exam and finish with time left so I may start taking breaks after one or two testlets. Does anyone have any ideas or tips on how to get over the hump?

BEC: 74,74,76
REG: 70,
FAR:
AUD: 70,74,

[gladrial]

You might try changing up your MCQ provider. I use becker with a wiley supplement because at some point I memorize the becker questions.

Reg 76
Bus 82
Aud 70, 86
Far 68 ,79 ten point combo FTW
April Fools day CPA licence WA

[gladrial]

You might try changing up your MCQ provider. I use becker with a wiley supplement because at some point I memorize the becker questions.

Reg 76
Bus 82
Aud 70, 86
Far 68 ,79 ten point combo FTW
April Fools day CPA licence WA

[ajurew1]

Try adding the Wiley books to your study plan. It might help you get 4-5 extra points per exam.

BEC - 84 (4/13/2013)
REG - 82 (10/17/2013)
AUD - 85 (12/5/2013)
FAR - 75 (10/11/2014)

[ajurew1]

Try adding the Wiley books to your study plan. It might help you get 4-5 extra points per exam.

BEC - 84 (4/13/2013)
REG - 82 (10/17/2013)
AUD - 85 (12/5/2013)
FAR - 75 (10/11/2014)

[stephe49]

@kesm – I feel your pain, I did everything that you did for REG the first time that I sat for it. I took notes, rewrote questions I got wrong, and I went through a very thorough review. I scored a 68!

Now, this is what I did the second time. Please take this advice with a grain of salt, because it may not work for everyone. I started from scratch and cleared all the lectures and all of the questions. I wen through all the lectures and all of the questions, after my first fail, without taking a single note or using a single flashcard. I really focused on the lectures and I went through the questions a little better the second time around. The questions were easier because I had remembered a lot of them. So, to avoid getting used to the same questioned I searched for every question I could find online. AICPA released for the years 2010-2013, Wiley questions, and any other extra ones I could find.

When I answered questions, I would take 20 at a time for each subject and not move onto the next subject until I got a 90% or better(this accounted for duplicate questions IMO). I would do this for each and every Chapter in REG and it works. You force yourself to leave a subject knowing that your last interaction with it was a successful one.

Good luck on your next test!

F - 79 5/31/13
R - 68 07/12/13 Retake 88! 10/18/13
B - 78 08/31/13
A - 64 01/03/14 Retake 75! 5/23/14 I would rather have a 75 than a 99 any day!

[stephe49]

@kesm – I feel your pain, I did everything that you did for REG the first time that I sat for it. I took notes, rewrote questions I got wrong, and I went through a very thorough review. I scored a 68!

Now, this is what I did the second time. Please take this advice with a grain of salt, because it may not work for everyone. I started from scratch and cleared all the lectures and all of the questions. I wen through all the lectures and all of the questions, after my first fail, without taking a single note or using a single flashcard. I really focused on the lectures and I went through the questions a little better the second time around. The questions were easier because I had remembered a lot of them. So, to avoid getting used to the same questioned I searched for every question I could find online. AICPA released for the years 2010-2013, Wiley questions, and any other extra ones I could find.

When I answered questions, I would take 20 at a time for each subject and not move onto the next subject until I got a 90% or better(this accounted for duplicate questions IMO). I would do this for each and every Chapter in REG and it works. You force yourself to leave a subject knowing that your last interaction with it was a successful one.

Good luck on your next test!

F - 79 5/31/13
R - 68 07/12/13 Retake 88! 10/18/13
B - 78 08/31/13
A - 64 01/03/14 Retake 75! 5/23/14 I would rather have a 75 than a 99 any day!

[kesm]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I will try to switch up the questions. I do have the Wiley book and I've read some it, albeit not all of it. Cumulative for AUD in the test bank I've done 4500+ mc between the various tests. I don't rush through the multiple choice and like I said each one that I do get wrong I write the explanation and read the other answer choices. I'm going to try taking a break after one or two testlets during the exam since I normally do not take a break. I honestly think I am just a bad test taker or something. I'm not giving up but it is frustrating.

BEC: 74,74,76
REG: 70,
FAR:
AUD: 70,74,

[kesm]

Thanks for the tips everyone. I will try to switch up the questions. I do have the Wiley book and I've read some it, albeit not all of it. Cumulative for AUD in the test bank I've done 4500+ mc between the various tests. I don't rush through the multiple choice and like I said each one that I do get wrong I write the explanation and read the other answer choices. I'm going to try taking a break after one or two testlets during the exam since I normally do not take a break. I honestly think I am just a bad test taker or something. I'm not giving up but it is frustrating.

BEC: 74,74,76
REG: 70,
FAR:
AUD: 70,74,

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