I just found out that I passed REG with a 90 yesterday. I also had success with the other three sections as reflected in my signature. Sometimes I think that I am lucky I didn't fail in any of my attempts. Other times, however, I believe that my method of studying was the trick.
I can only comment on the resource I used – Becker. I can't reflect on Wiley, Ninja or Yaeger because I've never used them. I watched the lectures once, highlighted what I was told, and afterwards typed my own notes (most of what was highlighted and some topics that were not but stuck out to me). I would then complete the homework MCQ after each lecture. Once I got through each lecture and the homework assignments one time, I would go back and do all of the problems over again. I'd devote 2 months to each test. I'd finish the lectures/initial run of the homeworks within 2 weeks, leaving on average about 6 weeks to nail everything down. I would constantly work the MCQ's. Over and over and over. By the time my exams came, I was at the point where I would know the answer to about 95% of the MCQ's after reading the question, without even looking at the answers. I could even glance at most questions without even reading it and know that the answer was “B” (for example). It was important at this point for me to understand WHY the answer was what it was, not just memorizing “B” being correct. I wouldn't spend much time during this period working on SIMS. I wouldn't touch the SIMS for a second time until about a week before exam day.
If I had to estimate, I would say that I probably worked each of the Becker MCQ's about 30 times through. I was fortunate to be able to study in the office for about 5 hours a week. I also spent about 12-14 hours over the weekends studying. I rarely studied at night after work.
I know that each candidate's schedule is different but putting the time in and having patience when beating the MCQ's into your brain will really pay off. At least it did for me..good luck.
AUD - 92
BEC - 90
FAR - 88
REG - 90
DONE!
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