Just turned 51. Going to school at the same time with my 3 adult kids (25/24/almost 19).
If you're interested, this is my study routine. See if it works. This is sort of a ‘REPOST' from another thread that didn't upload.
I'm more like a visual person. I guess I have adapted the ‘highlight that', ‘circle that' & ‘underline that' from Becker. It's kind of silly, but it worked for me.
Whenever I can ‘highlight', my notes or textbooks, either PDF, Word or Excel, I highlight them. I read faster, and retained notes/textbooks better.
The only time I handwrite is when I do calculation problems, taking notes from videos, and audios, no choice. I use Excel for schedules.
Right now, this is my study routine until exam days:
– Research Another71.com for best advice tips for better studying/test-taking. I just made three lists for REG/BEC/FAR.
– Each list is nicely highlighted, easy for the eyes to read, at least 16 pages each.
– Converted Ninja notes into word so I can highlight them. I read faster and retain more info that way.
– Highlight my textbooks if I could. If not, highlight them while reading.
– Listen to Bisk videos, and take notes, while listening. Jot down, formulas, calculation format, T-accounts & JEs
– Do MCQs/SIMs 4-8 weeks before the exams.
– Try to trend 85-90%.
– Read flashcards 1-2 before the exam.
– Do AICPA new released exams.
– Visit AICPA site for sample tests, 1-2wks before the exam.
– Do 1 mock up tests per section during the weekend, 4 hrs length.
– Few days before the exam, read textbooks & notes briefly. Improve SIMs.
– Do more AICPA new released exams & Ninja MCQs/SIMs, for speed.
– MCQs/SIMs, at least 2-5 per topic/per section. Only stop, few hours before the exam.
– Check my checklist. Study planner. Last minute cram with my weaker areas.
So that's my study routine for 3 months. I know if I stick to it, I will pass.
If handwriting works for you, go for it. Whatever helps you with your studying.
Good luck.
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