I just passed REG on the first try using Becker. I took a few days off from studying for my last section and thought about what helped me get through REG:
1. Definitely give yourself ample time for the sims. Some were straightforward, but a couple were totally unanticipated. One took me somewhere around 30-45 minutes to research.
2. Because sims are such a time drain, you need to have a disciplined mcq strategy. Before starting the first testlet, I jotted down my planned time schedule on the scrap paper, just to help keep me on track time-wise. Earlier on this thread I saw someone thinking they could skim the ethics section of their materials. Bad idea. Ethics and business law are great areas to pick up quick points without having to do any time intensive calculations. Don't ignore this area!
3. My Becker materials came with the pre-made flashcards. I didn't drill the cards for REG as much as I did for FAR, but I did skim them over as part of my final review in order to quickly refresh myself on core topics.
4. REG is one of those beast exams that, no matter how much time you put in preparing, you always feel like you need more time before sitting for the exam. Everyone feels that way. Don't let it get into your head.
5. My exam day morning routine: get to the Starbucks by my Prometric center an hour or two early. Have breakfast while doing a final review of main principles and formulas. 20 minutes before heading into Prometric, put away the materials, listen to my iPod while taking a short walk to get rid of the jitters and pump myself up.
B: 10/4/2011
A: 86
R: 89
F: 87
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