Very common for most people, including myself.

From what I have seen, you can pass the test doing well on the  MCQ and writing portions even if you do poorly on the simulations.

I got a 90 on FAR and only did about 15-20% of the simulations (and even the portion of the simulations I did, I didn't feel all that good about), no research but did do a decent job on both memos.

allacpa wrote: Does anybody else seem to have difficulties with simulations on the exams or is this just me??  I feel fine with multiple choice testlets, and then when i hit the simulations--i am not so sure...  except the writing part (i am fine with the essays)...