Just ordered FAR self-study from Becker today

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    Juranamo
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    Becker Question –

    I did not get the flashcards (monetary constraints)

    Parcel will arrive within 5 days.

    I have not yet registered for the exam.

    From research, I believe FAR to be the most difficult part, hence chose it 1st.

    I am an average student.

    What advise do you have for me please?

    Thanks in advance folks!

    after burner...

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    nfs480
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    My advice as someone who is currently using Becker self-study is to follow the course as Becker has it set up and to even do all of the “optional” questions as they are great practice.

    FAR 93
    AUD 89
    REG 81
    BEC 87
    Ethics 100

    Becker 2012 Self-Study

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    momto5
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    I would agree – do all the questions. Also write your own notes. It may seem like you are rewriting the book and why should you do that when you have the book all highlighted with everything you need to know? But there is additional learning in your rewriting of it, and refiguring of problems. I also made my own flashcards, which also helped me learn and review. Make sure to save a few days before your exam to do the practice exams (they each take 4 hours) so that you will be familiar with how the actual test will feel and can review your weak areas.

    The last week I reviewed each chapter again, writing and rewriting more notes on things I felt fuzzy on. In my experience, I felt that the SIMS on the test were harder/more extensive than what was given in Becker. Not sure how else to prepare for those other than to know your material well. And make sure to save enough time to do them at the end of the exam (I would save at least 90 minutes, if not more).

    I also began with FAR, hoping to get what some consider to be the most difficult test out of the way first. I figured if I didn't pass it, then at least the 18-month clock wouldn't start ticking yet.

    Good luck with your studies! FAR is a LOT of material, and you will probably feel overwhelmed at first. Don't focus so much on one section that you move at a snail's pace. I wanted to do that because I feel better if I know something backwards and forwards before I move on, but I was taking a class that pushed me to complete 1 chapter each week, so I had to keep moving. Probably the best way to do it, although it doesn't feel good. Try to do progress tests at the end of each chapter too; these include questions from all previous chapters and help to keep the information fresh.

    FAR - 92 (4/27/12)
    AUD - 96 (7/17/12)
    BEC - 92 (8/30/12)
    REG - 91 (11/12/12)

    #346791
    Juranamo
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    thanks folks. i was wondering if 4 hrs each week day plus at least 16 hrs during weekends would be enough?

    after burner...

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    momto5
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    I think that would be plenty. I think I spent 2-3 hours every day with probably 16 hours on weekends. Once in awhile I would take a night off to preserve my sanity, or I had an out-of-town weekend in which I didn't get much done. Guess it depends on how fast you want or need to get through it. I was taking a class, which was a 12 week semester, so I did one chapter each week (although I also had a presentation and a paper to do) and spent two weeks on the Final Review product that was included. Then I reviewed for another week and a half before taking the exam. (I made a lot of flashcards and wrote a lot of notes, which takes a lot of time, but it was worth it!) I actually took the day before the test off work to spend reviewing and taking the last practice exam. Being that it was my first test and I didn't know what to expect, I wanted to give myself any advantage that I could. Glad I did that.

    FAR - 92 (4/27/12)
    AUD - 96 (7/17/12)
    BEC - 92 (8/30/12)
    REG - 91 (11/12/12)

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