[James]

Hey guys,

I wanted to get your advice. I work as an auditor, and I am waiting on my last exam score coming out on Tuesday. I want to study JUST incase I dont pass (I thought I did alright, but I don’t know if it was good enough), especially because I have busy season coming up (starting mid January). I am torn between whether or not to study while waiting for my score, here’s my reasons why for both:

DON’T STUDY – relax for 2 weeks (total time between when I took the exam and when I will get my score) because it will help me be mentally refreshed incase I dont pass. If I do pass then that will be wasted time.

STUDY – the more time I study the better chance I have passing in the case that I didn’t and with busy season coming up it would be good to optimize my time. “Better to be safe than sorry” plus it will keep it fresh in my head.

Any advice or opinions would be appreciated!

[Small4]

Studying during waiting period…..as a working professional i understand it could be tough to divide your time for something you really may not need (if you pass)…however, i am a firm believer of resting your mind too. These are intense exams so my suggestion is:
1. Study during break BUT very lightly. I say just have yourself do maybe flashcards? Or pick 5-10 general or calc type questions per Chapter/Section/Topic each per week just so you don't forget it. I say don't completely forget your material by shutting down but try to refresh, rather than full blown study. What you study in 2 weeks (especially during break) could help your if you fail but then again, this isn't Fresh material…(unless you somehow re-take as early as possible but even that, you have to re-pay, re-schedule…and best case retake Feb?)….so its just pointless stress in my opinion. So enjoy break with an asterisk of *refresh concepts so you dont forget.
2. What I've learned about these exams are: the quantity of studying doesn't result in passing, its the quality. I used to study so much that i spent all my time camped in a library etc…. fast forward years later when i gave up and re-took them (and passed finallllly), i realized i studied probably half the amount BUT with more consistency/discipline. So in your case, studying during the XMAS break could be overkill…

I say have the important slides/important harder concepts/some key questions handy in a 2-4 pager reviewer, take that with you, and just read at your free time to keep you fresh but not full blown studying.

That way you can say “ok at least i didn't kill myself during xmas break AND now im swamped in audit”. you can look back and enjoyed some life but also didnt full blown abandon your efforts.

BEC - 68,70,72,75 5/15
AUD - 78(expired), 77 8/15
REG - 29,58,65,77 1/16
FAR - 56,68,73 - retake October hopefully (last shot)

Been doing this since 2007 on and off...

[56_Moves]

I think it is a good idea to take a break and give your mind time to rest. There is evidence that shows that stepping away from a subject and then returning allows us to better remember understand the subject we are studying. I used to be a teacher.

Anyways, good luck and I hope you passed.

[Anonymous]

Less than 100 hours waiting. Take break will be good for you. Relax and make a plan after you get your score.

[Anonymous]

I would definitely take a break and rest. This will allow you to be more refreshed if u did have to go back to studying. Plus in only two weeks you will still pick it back up easily.

Unless you are close to losing an exam I would be confident and act like you are done.

[Anonymous]

take a break and don't study.

[Author]

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