[Path To CPA]

I took FAR for the 4th time on 5/31/13 and need some words of comfort to keep hope alive.

The first time I took FAR was just to have a feel because I made a mistake to pay for 2 exams at once (REG & FAR) and did not have time to study for both. I scheduled them all on the last week of my expiring NTS and completed FAR in 15 mns (I just clicked on random answers just to learn how to navigate through the software). I failed it with a 24.

The Second time, I had a very poor time management during the exam and only left myself 54 mns for the Sims. My testlets were Medium-Difficult-Difficult. My score report showed that I score stronger on MCQs and weaker on Sims. I failed it with a 67

My third time, I focused more on speed and did not care about testslet getting harder. My time management was great and I had 1h 45mns for the Sims. My testlets were Medium-Medium-Medium with the 2nd testlet being very easy. My score report showed that I was weaker on MCQs and on Sims. I failed with a 69.

The Fourth time, I tried to find a middle ground between quality and speed. My testlets were Medium-Difficult-Meduim. The Sims caused my downfall once again. This time around I had 2 research questions and 5 other Sims on various subjects. I’ll know my score hopefully this Friday.

My question is: Has anyone of you pass FAR with the following odds? and do you think I have a chance of being done this time?

2 research questions = 0% – I could not find any of the 🙁

3 Sims = At least 75% correct on each of them

2 Sims = Just hoping for very little partial credit (not more than 10% combined).

The spiritual side of me is telling me that this is it, I’ll pass it. The human side of me is telling me that history will repeat itself and that the weak simulations will cause me to fail again.

Can someone tell me that doing well on MCQs and decent on only 3 Sims can lead to a pass grade? Any input will be very helpful.

REG: 68, 75
AUD: 80
BEC: 77
FAR: 24, 67, 69, 72, 80 Thank you Lord!!!!

Finally Done! Perseverance is the key to success

NYS Licensed CPA - 2013

[Path To CPA]

@Peetree

Thanks for the encouraging words and way to go for your high FAR score. I'm just hoping and praying that I won't have to take this beast ever again. I'll be posting an update once I get my grade. I really have the feeling that although I'm relying on only 3 Sims to pass it, I did just enough to get a 75. Time will tell and I'm looking forward to tomorrow.

REG: 68, 75
AUD: 80
BEC: 77
FAR: 24, 67, 69, 72, 80 Thank you Lord!!!!

Finally Done! Perseverance is the key to success

NYS Licensed CPA - 2013

[steggy]

Thanks PathToCPA about the response of around what time scores get uploaded… looks like I will be refreshing the webpage for score release constantly throughout the day at work. On pins and needles now. Good luck, and best wishes!

[Path To CPA]

@Steggy

Thanks! This is the time when emotions start running wild in my mind but I'm trying to control them by remaining calm and being optimistic. Good luck to you as well, I really hope you pass your exam.

REG: 68, 75
AUD: 80
BEC: 77
FAR: 24, 67, 69, 72, 80 Thank you Lord!!!!

Finally Done! Perseverance is the key to success

NYS Licensed CPA - 2013

[peetree]

Still pulling for you Path, I hope those scores get released soon!

FAR 02/21/13 - 95
REG 07/02/13 - 87
AUD 08/02/13 - 94
BEC 08/30/13 - 85
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[Path To CPA]

@Peetree

Thanks a lot. I finished work early today and I'm now heading home to wait for the results. This should be it.

REG: 68, 75
AUD: 80
BEC: 77
FAR: 24, 67, 69, 72, 80 Thank you Lord!!!!

Finally Done! Perseverance is the key to success

NYS Licensed CPA - 2013

[Path To CPA]

Just find out I failed FAR with 72 🙁 . I'm not given up. Next time I will try hard to be more efficient with the Sims. That's the only way I'll make it. Thank you all for your support.

REG: 68, 75
AUD: 80
BEC: 77
FAR: 24, 67, 69, 72, 80 Thank you Lord!!!!

Finally Done! Perseverance is the key to success

NYS Licensed CPA - 2013

[steggy]

Just checked mine…. 68…. defeated.

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