[sickofFAR]

I am studying for FAR using Becker. This is the routine I am going through:

I watch the lecture, read the book, take detailed notes and then feel very confident about all the material in the chapter. Then, I’ll start working on the MCQ and I’ll score an average of about 68-72 on each section. That’s when my motivation gets kicked down, anxiety kicks in- and I’ll start thinking there is NO WAY in hell I am passing this exam. Oh, and did I mention I spend like 5-7 minutes on ONE question.

When I do the MCQ, I have already reviewed and memorized the material, so I don’t refer to the notes/book.

Any advice from your previous experiences? I really want to pass this exam from hell the first time, because I can’t even imagine myself studying for this stuff twice.

A- 77 1X
F- 83 1X YES!
B- 81 1X
R- 73 ._. got cocky. Retake: 83 Done.

[Kimboroni]

I was feeling the same way before I took AUD, and I ended up passing with a pretty good score. There are a few things at play here:

1. The SIMs are worth 40%, so while the MCQs are worth a little more than that, it's close. It isn't all about the MCQ.

2. The questions in Becker aren't necessarily as well written as in the actual test. I haven't used Becker, so I don't really know, but that was definitely my experience with WTB.

3. I realized the following about a week before my AUD score came out, and then I started feeling better. I was comparing myself to perfection when gauging how I did, and that's how the Wiley pretests scored me also. But the actual test score isn't compared to perfection– it's placed on their complicated scale that they come up with, based on the performance of real people and different points for different questions, etc. It's totally different scoring than WTB.

So while performance on practice tests can be a good indicator on how you'll do on the real exam, they aren't everything. How was that for you for AUD? FAR may be different, of course! Plus you still have a lot of time. Confidence is key!

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[Kimboroni]

I was feeling the same way before I took AUD, and I ended up passing with a pretty good score. There are a few things at play here:

1. The SIMs are worth 40%, so while the MCQs are worth a little more than that, it's close. It isn't all about the MCQ.

2. The questions in Becker aren't necessarily as well written as in the actual test. I haven't used Becker, so I don't really know, but that was definitely my experience with WTB.

3. I realized the following about a week before my AUD score came out, and then I started feeling better. I was comparing myself to perfection when gauging how I did, and that's how the Wiley pretests scored me also. But the actual test score isn't compared to perfection– it's placed on their complicated scale that they come up with, based on the performance of real people and different points for different questions, etc. It's totally different scoring than WTB.

So while performance on practice tests can be a good indicator on how you'll do on the real exam, they aren't everything. How was that for you for AUD? FAR may be different, of course! Plus you still have a lot of time. Confidence is key!

AUD 84 (1/9/14-Wiley books/TB + free materials)
FAR 83 (5/21/14-the above + NINJA 10 Pt Combo Lite)
REG 84 (7/9/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC/Notes)
BEC 76 (10/5/14-Wiley books/TB + NINJA Audio/FC)

Disclaimer: My ninja avatar is not meant to imply that I have any affiliation with this site other than being a forum member. That's a pic of a T-shirt that my daughter gave me for my birthday. 🙂

[sickofFAR]

I did alot better on AUD MCQ (average of 82?), but I scored a 77 on the exam. But I guessed on like 4 SIMS.

I guess I should start focusing on SIMS. Maybe it'll be my savior for FAR.

A- 77 1X
F- 83 1X YES!
B- 81 1X
R- 73 ._. got cocky. Retake: 83 Done.

[sickofFAR]

I did alot better on AUD MCQ (average of 82?), but I scored a 77 on the exam. But I guessed on like 4 SIMS.

I guess I should start focusing on SIMS. Maybe it'll be my savior for FAR.

A- 77 1X
F- 83 1X YES!
B- 81 1X
R- 73 ._. got cocky. Retake: 83 Done.

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