[dory]

Quick question: Tomorrow my test is scheduled for 3pm, and I am on the fence whether I should study the morning of or not. Thoughts?

[CPYay]

I would flip through the textbook (if you're using one to study) and just read over the key concepts to fill any gaps you may have. Don't do too much. Better to go into an exam fresh rather than partially burned out already.

[Lentilcounter]

I would just review notes on the morning of and not the entire morning. I wouldn't do any new problems. Try to relax because you will need energy and focus for that test.

BEC = 72 (6/08/16)
FAR = ?
REG = ?
AUD = ?

[TommyTheCat]

bong rips. lots of them.

[CPA2BEE]

I would do 10-20 MCQs the morning of my exams just to get the juices flowing. Save your brain power! Not much more you can learn the day of the exam.

FAR - 80
AUD - 82
BEC - 80
REG - 85

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[Ana]

review notes and have a hearty breakfast

[Bourne]

Don't have too hearty of a breakfast where you'll have to take a major dump in the first hour such as my first exam experience

[TommyTheCat]

solid advice Bourne.

[Anonymous]

These replies are hilarious! I would flip through my flashcards and notes, but normally I am too nervous to study-what you know by then, you know and you can't learn anything new:)

[Ana]

can't stop laughing Bourne and Tommy! haven't been in that predicament myself, I just hate to get hungry during the test.

[dory]

Hahaha, I will take ALL of this advice into consideration. I am so stressed now that I am having a hard time getting through any studying..

[HoldMyBeerCPA]

I agree with the people in here that suggest reviewing notes or the book. I skimmed through my book since there were some sections of my courses that I skipped or did not take detailed notes on.

That method saved my hide for BEC, REG, and FAR. I swear, I had at least 1 or 2 questions on the areas I skimmed an hour before my exam. To this day, I'd like to think that was the difference between my 78 and a 74 on BEC.

[hasy]

The most I would do LIGHT review, and when I mean light, it's flipping thru some concepts that you KNOW you're most weak at (for me, that's gov't accounting).

At this point, you either know it or you don't. Trust in the process.

Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, ambition inspired, and success achieved - Helen Keller

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BEC 80 (10/23/15)
FAR 72 (4/2/15); 83 (7/11/16)
REG 52 (4/28/15)
AUD (9/9/16)

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[CPYay]

LOL @Bourne … That was my biggest fear. My fingerprints always had trouble scanning, so I was terrified of having to use the restroom only to get stuck at the fingerprinting and lose valuable time or come back to a timed-out computer. I actually raced through the SIMS on AUD because I had to pee…

[kdcpa]

Most important idea is to have good quality of sleep. Reviewing your notes is also good.

[Ana]

I think reviewing for Bec the morning of saved my butt and got me 78. On the others not so sure.

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