[rhoadsv982]

I wanted to see what has worked for everyone here the best. Studying at more-than-full capacity for a short time period, or taking your time over a longer period?

Do you prefer to go all out over, say, 4 weeks or so and study at your max (in order to take multiple sections in a window), or do you prefer to take more time in order to take in all the info and learn to apply it?

The reason I am asking is because I thought I could do the all out method over a short time, but it simply broke my will power and I didn’t feel comfortable with the material, so I am switching to a longer approach after this section (FAR), and wondering if this has worked for, or hurt, any other takers? When I say longer term, I mean taking one test a window, so about 12 weeks at a moderate pace for each section. Of course, you still have to cram as much in the last week or two, but I am just talking about the prep time…

I keep thinking (Since I am funding all of my expenses instead of my employer) that my primary goal is to pass each section on the first attempt, rather than get to get done asap. But sometimes it is hard to keep that in mind 🙂

How people can pass this exam in one window is absolutely amazing and inspiring to me.

[Anonymous]

friend, it always, in my opinion, comes down to how you study. I do extremely well cramming, so I cram away. I know many people who simply cannot learn that way and must relate to the material and learn to apply it. So if that's what works for you, then that's what works.

[Study Chair]

Bob TheCPAlost is absolutely correct. I'm the slow, take 8 weeks, do a million MCQ's type of learner. It's kind of difficult to even take an exam and move along to the next one without knowing my score! But, look at Bob's grades? He's incredible. I just hope to show anywhere near as well when I take Audit next Friday. Do what works best for you!!!

BEC 86
FAR 87
REG 86
AUD 93 DONE!!

[rhoadsv982]

I believe you misunderstood me, Bob. I have my way figured out, I am just curious to see what all of you like to do.

I just figured it would be interesting to see how many people go each way, or if I am in the minority here 🙂

[Author]

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