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passitalready
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Posted: 22 Sep 2008 at 16:49 \| IP Logged

passitalready wrote:

obsession wrote:

If I received my score this a.m. online, when should I receive the diagnostic report. I got a 71 and would like to know where my weak spots were.

About a week! I got my score last week Tuesday morning and haven't received mine yet. Still waiting!

Mine arrived for REG! See my post Gloom and Doom Passed on the reg board and I spoke in detail about my report.

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AUD 01/2007, 10/28/2008 42 (Studied 48 hrs & got what I deserved)
BEC 11/2006, 10/25/2008 rec'd 11/18/2008 51,
FAR 10/2006, 10/24/2008 63,
REG 02/2007, 8/22/2008 59

passitalready
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Posted: 22 Sep 2008 at 17:03 \| IP Logged

MissMyFriends wrote:

I feel your pain, as I have now failed FAR three times- 69, 72, 69. This last time was the worst because I really thought I passed and I got the same score as the first time and I knew I had failed that time. Now I have to pass FAR, REG and AUD by Nov 30 or I lose BEC.

When you go through the Becker lectures the next time, you won't have to highlight again so this time get a notebook and write out the stuff that they say to memorize or be very familiar with. If it's a concept, rewrite it in your own words. Leave a few spaces after each different concept and when you go through the questions write down the 'rule' or the solution for questions you miss. There is something about seeing the material in your own handwriting that helps you to be able to visualize the material on the tests.

I have tried Gleim and Becker but I never manage to get through all the questions once. I think it would be better to do the 1200 MCQs in Becker 2 or 3 times than to do the 1900 in Gleim just one time.

I'm sooo sorry about your disappointment. L@@K on the bright side...the graders could have really messed with you by giving you a 66! I'm glad it didn't happen because then where would your self-esteem be! Try to laugh and say...at least I was consistant!

In the solution....

I have both Gleim and Becker and I tend to disagree with your statement regarding doing all Becker. It all depends on what part of the exam you are studying for! For example (easy example), Becker is garbage when it comes to studying for IT, and Gleim is so much better!

Look at your performance reports and study accordingly. You know where you studied Gleim and Becker. Also, SAVE THE files after you study with Gleim and reopen them! Keep close track of what you studied.

I promise you, had I studied with Gleim more for REG, I would have passed the exam. You need to really analyze where to study on what parts for FAR with each review course.

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AUD 01/2007, 10/28/2008 42 (Studied 48 hrs & got what I deserved)
BEC 11/2006, 10/25/2008 rec'd 11/18/2008 51,
FAR 10/2006, 10/24/2008 63,
REG 02/2007, 8/22/2008 59

Mr.300
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Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 08:38 \| IP Logged

I NEED TIPS FOR STUDYING...I USED BECKER 2008 MATERIALS?...THIS SUCKS

JRDCPA
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Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 08:42 \| IP Logged

I failed with a 69. I used Becker as well. I'm not sure where to begin

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BEC-05/31/2007 75
REG-08/31/2007 77
AUD-11/21/2007 80
FAR-11/07/2008 79

Fish888
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Posted: 23 Sep 2008 at 09:28 \| IP Logged

Mr.300 wrote:

I NEED TIPS FOR STUDYING...I USED BECKER 2008 MATERIALS?...THIS SUCKS

I used Becker 2008 and passed with over 85.

I think you have to practice the homework questions. I spent 15 days on FARE study and I did practice 60% HW questions. I even didn't study the chapter of non-profit organization that frequently showed up in my three sets MC. If I studied government and non-profit accounting, I would pass FARE with over 90. I thought I failed after my exam and I already have a plan for the second time.

I think that the government and non-profit accounting account for 15% and I will invest my time on it. Also I would study the derivatives that I am not familar with. To be honest, the other subjects, I am quite familar with and what I need is practicing and practicing.

Practicing is always the best and you will find some patterns from your practicing. This is my personal experience. I hope it is helpful for you.

Edited by Fish888 on 23 Sep 2008 at 10:26

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