[Alejandro Garcia]

blah. Starting my 3rd attempt at REG on 11/15 and testing 12/5. I could use some advice.

First attempt: Only used Becker.
Second attempt: Becker for the readings, NINJA MCQ for problems, and some Becker homework.
Third attempt:
I can’t really figure out what I should use to study for this thing again. Skip reading the book for a 3rd time? Stick to just MCQ and SIMS from Becker? Get NINJA PlUS videos? Buy NINJA MCQ again?

anything would help.

[Spartans92]

Mind posting how you did on first compared to second time? I retook REG too and haven't got my sore yet. But I think doing all the Ninja SIMS would be beneficial

BEC- PASS

[Alejandro Garcia]

@Spartan92

First attempt was a 60.
Second was a 58

[Spartans92]

Not sure if this is helpful. But for me first time I read the book, took notes, then MCQ. 2nd time I just skimmed over book and did every MCQ again in becker then 2 weeks for ninja mcq/sims. I will know in a few weeks. So I'd say do the questions again and don't skip anything. Good Luck

BEC- PASS

[Claudia408]

Spartans92 – how do you feel about your 2nd attempt at Reg? I'm going on #4 in December, WWWAAAAAAAHHHHH!!! This time I have Wiley Test Bank, I used Ninja & Roger for first 3 attempts. The only way to get over Reg is the damn SIMs but they are so random. And I don't feel like any of these test banks will have anything remotely similar to what you will see in the exam. Concepts yes but what takes me a long time and what I struggle with is looking at this new format, other tabs/sources and the instructions.

BEC - 75 (3x)
AUD - 78 (3x)
REG - 67, 66, Aug 1
FAR - 54, Sept 8

[Spartans92]

I agree 100% Claudia. Hang in there, mate! You're so close. I think I feel more comfortable on my retake cant say much on SIMS. they weren't too terrible. I was able to do half of them and used the AL to help out on 2 but again can never really assessed them. I think feeling too confident makes it worse if I don't pass LOL

BEC- PASS

[S6]

i too just took REG for the third time and yup the SIMS threw me for a loop. I am 100% on 2 of them and the others i know i got some points. Oh well time to move onto AUD …

[Spartans92]

@Ralph, Me too on AUD! GL

BEC- PASS

[S6]

@Spartans92
your clarification on another post def helped me, so thank you for that! but yeah other than that i thought i did well working through the other SIMS, but as soon as i got back to my car and looked at my notes i wasn't so confident lol
anyway, i'll be taking audit in 4 weeks – any tips ? im mainly using Ninja MCQ which i just got today

[N4]

Went from a 73 to an 88

1) apply for a new nts right away. It took me a month to get mine so dont waste time!
2) look at your score report. What were u weak in? Note those areas
3) start over and study like its new. Take notes and do mcq. NAIL those weak areas. For me i was weak in entity taxation and property taxation. I studied those areas hard..did flashcards
4 them and reviewed continuously Practiced my becker mcq. TAKE PROGRESS TESTS (focusing on TAX). I know this may seem like a lot but it was much easier going through it a second time and u will pick up a lot more than the first time through.

For business law i watched lecture took notes did hw rewrote my notes during final review and redid hw. Do same for tax. I made little studyguides to do quick reviews. Ethics is major, having a study page of what i needed to know for ethics helped a lot.

I was working full time while doing this. I would wake up around 4:30 am head to the Starbucks by my work and study until i had to go to work. Took me around 5 weeks. Then i studied during my lunch hour sometimes and i always studied 2 or 3 hours after work.

With this plan it should get you through the third time! U got this 🙂

FAR (5/31) PASS (Best birthday gift ever!)

[Alejandro Garcia]

@nali474 that is impressive! I admire you dedication. Anyway, shape, or form that you can share that ethics study sheet with me?

[N4]

Its handwritten. Its basically a summary of the main points in becker ch 5 part 1. That focuses on ethics and it encompasses a page.

FAR (5/31) PASS (Best birthday gift ever!)

[Over_It]

I'm a firm believer in over studying the first time and not having to take it again. I gave myself 12 solid weeks for REG and studied my ass off for the entire time. That was my first section and I think 8-10 weeks would be more appropriate knowing what I know now. 4 weeks is not enough in my opinion, unless you are studying 8 hours a day. I am 3 for 3.

[Substantive Testing]

@Alejandro Garcia, Do not rush it! this test is not a sprint. If you can increase 17 points in 3 weeks then thats awesome for you, but most people cant. A 58 IMHO means that you are lacking some fundamentals in the major topics, and I would take my time reviewing them thoroughly if I were you. Makes me also wonder why you started so late since you haven't taken REG on the 4th quarter, and its already November 9th.

[tgwadez11]

I took REG 3 times…1st attempt – 71, 2nd attempt – 74 (you kiddin' me?!?! %#&*#$!), final attempt – 77

Went up 3 each time; just kept pounding out MCQ's and SIMS

AUD (PASSED) - 56, 91
BEC (PASSED) - 80
REG (PASSED) - 68, 74, 77
FAR (PASSED) - 78

[ultrarunner]

I took REG twice. I went from 63 to 78. I agree with tgwadez11. Keep pounding out MCQ's and SIMS.

FAR 72,67,79 (Roger+Wiley test bank)11/15
AUD 80 (Roger)10/15
BEC 80 (Roger)4/16
REG 63,78 (Roger+Ninja MCQs)5/16

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