[jimboace88]

Although it’s a little late to change things up with my FAR exam so close, it seems to me that moving around Becker’s study plan a bit is helping me to perform better overall. For example, Becker recommends you do the progress test on Saturday for F1 – F9 which is BEFORE having tackled the sims and supplemental questions for F9. To me, this didn’t make much sense, since I would be without the opportunity to have fully experienced F9.

Obviously, I’m moving my progress test to tomorrow. Is it a good idea in general to have a very flexible study schedule or is that just an open door for dangerous procrastination for future sections?

FAR 07/27/11 - 87
AUD 10/01/11 - 85
BEC 11/15/11 - 87
REG 01/03/12 - 92

[kandisjoy]

I am not very familiar with Becker, but I think no matter what study materials you are using, flexibility is up to you. I don't like to be too flexible in my studies because I tend to use it as an excuse to slack off (“I can study an extra hour or two on Saturday to make up for missing today”). I end up getting behind and start to feel overwhelmed. Some people can take a day off for a break, whereas I have a hard time regaining my study momentum if I take even one day off. It's all up to how you are.

I feel like as long as you are keeping up with the schedule, even if it's out of order, it's probably going to be okay. Just be careful.

FAR: 71, 77
BEC: 70, 82
AUD: 62, 78
REG: 71, 68, 85

CA Licensed 11/2011

[Anonymous]

Jimbo—do what works best for you. I have used Becker all along and never stick to their plan, I tend to customize my schedule. For example I find that practicing multiple choice questions help me out the most, followed by review of the notes, flashcards, and then Sims/lectures are basically useless for me. My last 3 exams I didnt even watch the lectures, I rarely touch the sims and the flashcards might get hit once or twice only because they are convenient. I also tend to only go over the “homework” once, and then after that I will typically only use the “progress test” function as its a great way to practice multiple choice questions. Find your way—it might take an exam or two before you do.

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