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CantWait2pass
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Posted: 24 Aug 2008 at 14:39 | IP Logged  

Also quick question

Did you take the final exams that Becker offers in their software. How did your scores on that compare to actual scores on the test?

Thanks!

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lvn23
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I personally like Bisk CPA Review a lot. Then again, I haven't tried any other brands..so who knows. But just check out their website.

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passitalready
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Posted: 24 Aug 2008 at 18:43 | IP Logged  

I did hear that Becker's Final Review is good!  If you send me your e-mail I need to sit for FAR before 10/28 and I will let you know if it's good.  I just started studying for FAR this week.

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cloudlesssky22
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CantWait2Pass,

I didn't do the two final exams that came with the Becker software. Instead, I did all the MCQs, supplemental MCQs, simulations for all chapters. On average, I scored low 60s on the homework. I think I will switch to other prep materials for my next test.

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Romain
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My concern would be what have you done to retain the information which you studied?  You did not mention that you use flashcard or some other methods to remember the key concepts in your own words.  It may have been an oversight; however, if this was not, then likely may not be retaining the information quite well.

Becker material is good, at least, that is what I have heard from others on this forum, so I would not necessarily switch to another material provider unless Becker is not teaching you the key concepts.

I failed FAR miserably in January 08 with 44 owing to inadequate preparation as my NTS was running out. However, I have learned two things: (1) not to pay for the exam until I have studied all the areas and (2) learn all the key concepts and reinforce them with the use of flashcards.

If you have not done number 2, I strongly suggest your doing it to remember the key concepts.

If you really want to switch to another provider, choose Bisk Intensive Review.  Trust me, you won't regret it.  Robert Monette is excellent!  I am using it also to reinforce the key points.

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