[Anonymous]

Okay, I have detected a pretty big obstacle: I can’t tackle more than about 10 questions at one time without having to take a break to watch Youtube videos or do some other shenanigans. This is not good considering there are 90 MCQs and 7 simulations on FAR, and on the actual exam you can’t watch Youtube videos or check Facebook. Considering that I take FAR on April 6, 2013 (about 2 weeks away), anyone got any suggestions to remedy this obstacle?

[smp73]

Downloaded a pomodoro app for tonights studying and I really like it! 🙂 Thanks to whoever suggest it. Great tool!

NYS CPA License # 113563
CIA: Done as of 2/15/14

Training for a half marathon post studying!

[neika822]

Yes, I liked it too! I used the method for a bit but was running out of time, so I powered through for a couple hours. I think I'll try it on Saturday, when I have the WHOLE day to study (and get distracted).

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[meli083]

I deal with this issue daily, especially after a 12+ hour workday. I have the stamina/endurance but feel entitled to a break so I just surf the internet.

Also, I NEED internet to use Becker because the offline version (2013) doesn't work with my mac.

AUD: 2/28/2013 - 86
FAR: 10/19/2013 - 83
REG: 1/6/2014 - 80
BEC: 2/27/2014 - 81

[Anonymous]

Does anyone know if you can get a pomodoro app for free but without computer issues? I used the link MCLKT posted and I ended up getting a lot of problems on my browser, and it also installed a bunch of other stuff not related to pomodoro.

[neika822]

I downloaded the app for free through the app store on my iPhone. It's called “Pomodoro.”

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[Anonymous]

I use a pomodora app found in the play store on my droid phone.

[MCLKT]

As with any downloads you should be careful when you download it.

Don't just click through, actually read what you are applying to your computer.

I think that app had some options selected by default, like adding search engines to the menu bar or changing internet settings. But at the time of download you just have to deselect them.

I had nothing added or changed when I downloaded it.

A:[73]97 F:[74]85 R:86 B:[74]82
*NINJA 10 Pt. COMBO & Yaeger*

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[Keely]

I didn't get a chance to read the responses, so I apologize if this has already been said. You won't be thinking about Facebook or YouTube when you're taking the exam. Your mind will be so revved up and you'll be really nervous, the three or four hours the exam takes will seem like 20 minutes. I am the same way, always drifting off from studying to play on the internet, but on exam day, I wasn't thinking about anything other than the exam. I never took a break during any of my exams. Don't worry, you'll concentrate!

BEC: (4/2012) 88
AUD: (5/2012) 91
REG: (8/2012) 82
FAR: (1/2013) 78 🙂

VA CPA #42010

[neika822]

@keely – I agree. I purposely try never to take a break. Studying, my mind can go elsewhere, but you're in war-mode when you're actually taking the exam.

I only took a break once (for an exam I didn't pass). I forgot my license in the room, and it was a small issue, since the lady had to go into the testing room, get my license and bring it back to me. God forbid I forgot my license in the testing room. I may not be who I say I am 🙂

R - *77*(02/'13)-Becker & NINJA
A - 71('11); *87*(04/'13)-Becker & NINJA
F - *76*(08/'13)-Becker & NINJA - "server upgrade" survivor
B - 60('11); *82*(10/'13) -Becker & NINA

DONE, DONE, AND DONE.

CPA in Massachusetts; issued 01/24/14

[MustPass1988]

I am so sick of studying. I took this whole weekend off for Easter & to catch up on cleaning my house which was seriously out of control ( never trust your husband to “clean” the house like it should be haha). Now I can't motivate myself to start again.I'm on F2 out of F8 and I'm sitting for FAR on May 10th. I seriously think I need a prescription for ADD medicine for the next 6 weeks..

AUD: PASSED [81]; Expired, retaking August 23rd
BEC: PASSED [83]; Expired, retaking July 11th
REG: PASSED [83]
FAR: FAILED [64]; Retaking May 23rd

[HustlinHustlin]

I took the weekend off too and celebrated my birthday. I totally hear you on how hard it is to start up again. I'm in such a rut and going out of state for four days next weekend for a funeral.

My goal is to take FAR before I leave but I'm going to have to hit those MCQ HARD until then.

Really losing steam with this whole exam process, but getting so mad at myself for blowing off studying!!!

B 71 - 79 EXPIRED
A 69 - 75 EXPIRED
R 65 - 48 - 45
F 56 - 61 - 65 - 64

Becker, Wiley Test Bank, Wiley Text and Ninja Notes

"The fish who keeps on swimming is the first to chill upstream" -311

Experience - Done, like WAAAY done.
Still need 30 more credits, in basket weaving (gotta love new CA requirements)

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