[Determined CPA]

I was lucky enough to get Monday, Tuesday and tomorrow (exam day, ahh) off, to spend time studying before the exam.

I woke up early this morning, have already done about 200 MCQ’s and read through my notes on things that i’m still getting wrong. Should I continue studying strong or take it easy? Thoughts?

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[lleon]

Whatever has worked for you historically..

Personally, I don't study or cram on the last day before an exam. I'm of the type that if you don't know it by now, then you just don't know it. Yes there is empirical evidence FOR cramming, but it's not for me and my method has served me well lol

I'd say whatever has worked for you in the past with other exams and during school. If you do and feel better when studying til you drop, then go for it.

Licensed in Arizona

[lleon]

Whatever has worked for you historically..

Personally, I don't study or cram on the last day before an exam. I'm of the type that if you don't know it by now, then you just don't know it. Yes there is empirical evidence FOR cramming, but it's not for me and my method has served me well lol

I'd say whatever has worked for you in the past with other exams and during school. If you do and feel better when studying til you drop, then go for it.

Licensed in Arizona

[Shel_178]

I, personally, always take the night off before the exam and relax. I find by that point I either know it or I don't and cramming is just going to stress me out/confuse me. Everyone's different though, I know some find it beneficial to study right up to the test.

REG - 86
FAR - 80
BEC - 79
AUD - 92...I'm done woohoo!

Licensed CPA since Feb. 2014

[Shel_178]

I, personally, always take the night off before the exam and relax. I find by that point I either know it or I don't and cramming is just going to stress me out/confuse me. Everyone's different though, I know some find it beneficial to study right up to the test.

REG - 86
FAR - 80
BEC - 79
AUD - 92...I'm done woohoo!

Licensed CPA since Feb. 2014

[Anonymous]

For me – If I have an exam the next day – I cannot relax the night before. It helps me to methodically go through questions and build up my confidence. My pre exam routine is to down a 5 Hour Energy so that I am not fatigued.

[Anonymous]

For me – If I have an exam the next day – I cannot relax the night before. It helps me to methodically go through questions and build up my confidence. My pre exam routine is to down a 5 Hour Energy so that I am not fatigued.

[Determined CPA]

For Reg I didn't have this problem, as I was confident with the material. Audit is another story! LOL

In college I studied the night before but also in college, if you got a 70, then you got a 70. You didn't want to crawl under a rock over 5 points and re-take the test.

Audit is kicking my butt! I'll probably look over a few things and call it a day. And then at 10pm have a panic attack and start doing MCQ's LOL.

Good luck to everyone taking the test in Nov and Dec!

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[Determined CPA]

For Reg I didn't have this problem, as I was confident with the material. Audit is another story! LOL

In college I studied the night before but also in college, if you got a 70, then you got a 70. You didn't want to crawl under a rock over 5 points and re-take the test.

Audit is kicking my butt! I'll probably look over a few things and call it a day. And then at 10pm have a panic attack and start doing MCQ's LOL.

Good luck to everyone taking the test in Nov and Dec!

A - 75
B - 78 God is good.
F - 77 Answered prayers.
R - 84! Done!!

Paperwork sent - waiting for license!!
Still on a cloud and in shock. Through God, all things will happen.

[sarita]

I gotta do something the day before, otherwise I'll completely stress out. Re-reading the book helps…

But definitely no cramming the night before… it's vital to get a good night's sleep!

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[sarita]

I gotta do something the day before, otherwise I'll completely stress out. Re-reading the book helps…

But definitely no cramming the night before… it's vital to get a good night's sleep!

FAR 7/3/13 - 82
BEC 8/21/13 - 82
AUD 10/2/13 - 92
REG 12/3/13 - 88

DONE!!!! CA Candidate
Beat the 12/31/13 clock!

[Author]

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