[Rummy]

Happy NewYear, let’s go. I’m inthe process of applying. Sent in my application and waiting for my transcripts to be released January 19. I’m currently studying for aud, hopefully getting my application through to take the test at the end of Feb.

I am a little worried about my slow pace studying. I started reviewing my 2014 aud which I used for my class in college to help me study. I’m going to purchase the Ninja mcq’s as a supplement. I read one page, then take notes on it, but I feel as though I am just copying the book because some of it is already simplified and everything is important. It took me four hours just to go through a third of module one on professional responsibilities. I’m studying full-time and the first fours I was going through the overview of the text.

Tomorrow i plan on finishing interpretation 102 and doing the mcq’s that the book tells us to do for that part of the module. After that, I want to finish up module 1 and start chapter 2.

I read on here actively taking notes while reading helps. I plan on getting roger’s once my application is an ok. Please help me lol.

My last semester in college I had bad studying habits, but I want to pass this year, so if anyone can relate or share their experiences, i would appreciate it alot. Thank you!

tl;dr: I’m studying aud and feel like I am very slow paced. Reading and note taking a third of module one took 4 hours.

[kei]

I think, you must have a timetable.

life takes bravery.

[nib]

hello,
I guess , to avoid slowness, use different ways like listening to lecture or video + making notes+ reading + flashcards + mcq + reading formulas
then slowly you will gear up .because interest will boost .

[Andyred04]

I don't think that's TOO slow of a pace. I'm using Gleim and I first read the Study Unit & take very detailed notes on what I read (usually just paraphrasing everything in the Study Unit). Since my goal is to finish every study unit in 2 days (which I have been fairly successful at doing), I use the first day (usually 3-4 hours) doing that reading and note taking then the second day doing MCQs, watching lectures, listening to the audio, etc.

As you can see in my signature below, however, I have not seen if this method has proven effective yet. I feel that I am retaining the information very well though as I have been maintaining a consistent score throughout my MCQs and practice exams.

Everyone has a different strategy because different techniques work for different people. If you feel that you are retaining what you are studying, keep plugging along at it.

FAR: 80 (Gleim, Ninja Notes, Ninja MCQs)
REG: 87 (Gleim, Ninja Notes, Ninja MCQs)
BEC: 87 (Gleim, Ninja Notes, Ninja MCQs)
AUD: 8/27/16

PA Candidate

[Anonymous]

Dunno what your timetable is, but there's an upside to slow learning.

I once read about a hockey goalie who had seen the same play so many times, it was as if a puck flying at him at 70mph was a still life.

Musicians do this when they learn a piece. They'll start off slowly to get their technique down, and then they'll gradually ramp up the speed to build fluency.

I do this when I study for the exams, but it's intuitive, so cant really explain it.

Another thought would be to just set a goal for the day, like a certain number of MCQs, and then see how you do in trying to attain it. Time your first run through the questions to set a baseline, and then keep doing them and timing them to see how your scores and timing improve.

[EuroAddict]

You do you.

Whatever gets you to pass within 18mos.

With that said, are you studying slow b/c you don't have it scheduled or do you just study slow in general?

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BEC - 77, 03/2015 (first try)
FAR - 79, 05/2015 (second try)
REG - 83, 12/2015 (first try)
AUD - 84, 03/2015 (first try)

I got 99 problems but the CPA ain't one.

[Claudia408]

rewriting does help retain info, but at the same time, you should be picky bc you don't literally need to know everything. as you go through MCQs you will figure out what you don't know and that's really what you should focus on. also, you should get updated material – 2014 for audit probably won't cut it.

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

[Anonymous]

I tried hand writing my notes the first time around and it took me ages too. I would recommend typing out your notes as you go along, then highlighting the most important information and then putting the concepts you have trouble remembering into flash cards.

[Anonymous]

You definitely need to set a time table and stick to it. Schedule your first 2 tests as soon as you are ready.

Personally, I took 1 exam during each test window and was able to pass each first time. Although I only took 1 month to study for AUD and BEC. FAR took the longest at almost 2.5 months, while I studied 2 months for REG.

There’s nothing wrong with taking it slow, but don’t let it impede your time table.

[Tncincy]

I can't do slow….slow cause me to procrastinate. I agree with setting a time table, getting that nts, and set the date. The date usually dictate how much time you really have. But I wouldn't take too long for the fear of losing what you did learn while studying.

It begins with a 75
Been here too long as a cheerleader....ready to pass

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