[iamonloose]

No, I don’t mean drugs. I heard eating almonds keeps you focus during study session. Do you guys eat/drink anything that helps you retain information.

[Birdman]

Drinking my tears usually works out for me.

FAR- 74, 78 (10/15)
BEC- 73
REG- 65, 88 (05/16)
AUD- 7/16

[Anonymous]

Avacados, almonds, salmon.

[CPA_Chik]

Above 60% Dark chocolate

REG - 75!!!
FAR - 66; 73 (FML!!!)
AUD - 09/16
BEC - TBD

[golfball7773]

Grainbelt

FAR: 63, 55, 62
REG: 65, 77*
AUD: Fail, 64, 71
BEC: 72, 74, 81

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[iamonloose]

At this point I am willing to drink poison if that helps me pass these exams.

[monikernc]

lots of water to keep your brain hydrated – no kidding, it is the fir organ to shrink when you are thirsty and you want it to be as big as it can be.
reduce sugar and a minimal caffeine intake. i do 5 small meals, i do not eat meat or much junk, a day to keep metabolism high. a brisk walk at lunch if you are not doing any other workout. plenty of rest. a good night's sleep after studying remains a proven tactic for retention. if you want/need an energy drink i recommend mati energy rather than a red bull type. i rarely drink them but mati is a better choice for me.

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REG 5/23/16 88!
Ninja Book and MCQ and the forum - all the way!!!
and a little thing i like to call, time and effort!
if you want things to change, you have to do something different

[Chelsea26]

Almonds!

For me tea and cold water are effective in helping me focus. Tea specially, calms me down when I have mini panic attacks during AUD studying.

BEC - July 2016 → 78
AUD - Sep 2016
REG - Nov 2016
FAR - Feb 2017

[Amortized and Energized]

I usually eat a piece of dark chocolate as well. I don't know if it does anything, but I had a Japanese teacher for finance college and every time she used to give us an exam there was a piece of dark chocolate stuck to it and she told us it helped calm you down and concentrate. She seemed pretty wise.. and now it just kind of stuck as a habit. And I mean, it's chocolate.

Plus.. it helps with dementors and that's pretty much how I feel every time I study for or take a CPA exam.

FAR - Aug 2015 (58), Feb 2016 (81)
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BEC - May 2016 (79)
AUD - Jul 2016
REG - Aug 2016

[KJ]

Keep 34 oz. bottle filled with cold water with me all the time. Before I start studying I only eat salad, chicken (no/less carbs).

FAR - August 2016
AUD - September 2016
REG - October 2016
BEC - November 2016

Remember: "Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler." - Albert Einstein

[Skynet]

The Souls of Junior College Students.

[sancasuki]

The week before the exam I have oreos with coffee for breakfast everyday. Very healthy.

[Duskfall]

Quad Shot Venti Flat White – from Starbucks. That is fuel to slay the day

FAR - 07/07/2016 - 81
BEC - 08/23/2016
AUD - 10/05/2016
REG - 11/23/2016

[Bear-Bear]

Breakfast on exam day is always the same: 2 pieces of toast, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 eggs overeasy with avocado and hot sauce on top.

When studying I don't really snack too much aside from meal breaks. I'll drink mostly water with lemon in it, or some flavored seltzer water.

[jdhcoca]

Test week I try to stick to:

tuna or salmon, eggs, walnuts or almonds, salads, and 70% dark chocolate. I try to only drink water or green tea.

BEC - 90
REG - July 24th
AUD - Sept 5th
FAR - ???

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