Posted: 26 Nov 2009 at 04:38 | IP Logged
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Does anyone have an opinion or comment on whether my FAR test will result in a pass or fail grade?
Here are the facts:
I most likely scored perfectly on the MCQs, but will assume a few missed just to be conservative (4 or 5).
Completed the writing components, but rushed through them for lack of time so am assuming only 50% of points.
Did not complete about 2/3 of the simulations for lack of time (filled out research parts, one tab on the first simulation, and two tabs on the second).
I spent 3 hours on MCQ, and as said believe I scored perfectly. I only had 1 hour to finish sims and they were extremely complicated, so I didn't have enough time to digest all of the information to properly answer the questions. I chose to answer the easiest parts so I could get the most done in the allotted time.
I know my exam score will be right on the line. I've read the scoring process, so I understand that it's not a point-for-question situation (e.g., some questions are weighted more heavily than others in the scoring process), but as with everyone, I'm still confused as to exactly how they score the exam.
My best estimate is to assume that I will get about 65 points out of mcq (back out 5 points just to be conservative), 5 out of writing, and hopefully my 1/3 answer on the sims will squeeze out 5 more (math makes sense as 1/3 of 20 points is more than 5). But, from all of the posts I have read, people generally seem to say that they do better than expected. I've read in one place that it is possible to score as low as 50 and still get 75 (sounds crazy). So, I wonder if there is any other factor in the scoring process that one of you may understand that will be an addition to my point calculation.
I'm trying to decide whether to continue reviewing FAR and take again before tax season gets going, or go ahead and knock audit out.
and, i have learned my lesson: i will rush through MCQ next time if a retake is necessary ... better to lose a few points through careless errors and finish the sims, than do what i just did on Monday. But, I pray I can still squeeze it out. It's hard to imagine scoring perfectly on mcq and not passing.
Any thoughts?
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