After the release of the test scores yesterday, I realized that I have to do something different. I'm not stupid, but I felt like I was yesterday. So far I have taken two exams: FAR and AUD, receiving 72 and 73. I don't get it. I know I need to do something different, but what? Right now I'm preparing for BEC May 28. Here's my schedule (I'm using Becker):
3 weeks learning the materials, 2 weeks of review:
Wake up before work and study for 1 hour.
Use my 1 hour lunch break for study time
Start studying again from 6:30-9pm
On the weekend, I'll sleep in until 7 or 8 and spend 5-8 hours studying.
How I study the material:
2 chapters per week
Read each chapter once
View the online lecture
Do the multiple choice questions
Go through the simulations on the weekends
And I try to memorize flash cards at work when my supervisor isn't looking
How I review:
Go through each multiple choice and simulation again
Do each Becker review test and brush up on weak areas
With that said, what am I doing wrong? The only thing I can think to do is to spend more time on the practice quizzes and not worry about the practice tests. I might also ensure that I have all my flash cards memorized, perhaps using the quiet time on the weekend to commit them to memory.
Does anyone have any suggestions? Although it would show consistency, I really don't want to receive a 74 on my next exam. I'm not stupid. I did well in school and have had other accomplishments in my life. I've heard the CPA exam is a lot about knowing how to study and how to manage your time.