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CPA08va
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Posted: 10 Mar 2009 at 12:43 \| IP Logged

I am planning to take the exam in mid-May - about 2 months from now. It's been a while since I graduated - using Yaeger DVD's primryly w/Wiley book and have Becker as a reference. What is the best study approach to know/memorize all of the material for FAR? Thanks.

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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 08:06 \| IP Logged

Writing down everything the lecturer says is a good suggestion. Although I am not using Yeager; however, am using the Bisk Intensive and Hot Spot videos and I find that when I write back what the lecturer says, I retain the information. Plus the notes can be used for a quick review during the last few days of studying.

A portable DVD player works well as it allows you to pause, write, pause, write.... you get it.

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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 11:16 \| IP Logged

How do you recomend to study for FAR for a second try?

I am wating for my scores but I am smart enough to know I did badly. for next time: already notes have been written, flash cards have been done, mcq's have been worked... what's left to try?

Not that I am pesimist but while waiting scores I want to work out "Plan B" :)

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Posted: 11 Mar 2009 at 20:35 \| IP Logged

Some have sworn that making their own flashcards, ESPECIALLY with FAR, makes all the difference in the world. Even those with illegible handwriting.

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Posted: 12 Mar 2009 at 13:05 \| IP Logged

Thank you all for your feedback. How many hours would you devote to the study plan and what sequence of activities would you suggest? I basically see 4 tasks with they study plan: viewing lectures, doing the mchoice homework, doing the simulations, and finally revision. I would like to take it in Mid-May if possible and I am able to commit about 3 hours/day Monday thru Friday and about 8 to 10 hours on the weekend per day....so somewhere between 30 and 35 per week.

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