FAR is certainly a battle for me. Everyone has their beast and I know this is it. I'm going in for my fourth (and hopefully last!) bout at the end of this window.
It definitely seems overwhelming at times. Chapter 2 is the most nitty-gritty little details and concepts you need to know, but once you move on, the other chapters are on much more broad and have concepts that flow throughout the module.
One of my favorite quotes regarding FAR (or any of the exams, really) is that it is “an inch deep but a mile wide” – you will get overwhelmed with the amount of material, but what you really need to know is just the basic concepts of each. Becker really does a good job with focusing on those areas usually tested.
My problem has been getting caught up in the details and then missing the basic concept questions on the exam. MAKE SURE YOU KNOW THESE, then dig deeper.
However, don't let that get to your head. Prepare for the exam like you need to pass with 90%. MCQ are the key, once you go though the material, do each section until you are scoring really well (I usually say 80% – 90% and not because you are memorizing them)….if you aren't doing well, go back, take notes, made notes on MCQ you missed and why.
FAR is frustrating and time sensitive (can't study for too long, but must know pretty much everything). But, I'm right here with ya and have been since the beginning of the year.
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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