I am so excited that I just had to post here. After a very long journey of taking exams and trying to become a licensed CPA, I am happy to announce that I have officially been licensed in IL as of yesterday!!! I finally now feel like this whole journey is over and I feel an overwhelming sense of relief now that I am officially licensed!
Good luck to all of you still on this journey - you can do it!!! Just put your mind to it and don't let anything get in your way! I managed to accomplish this feat while being a newlywed, with a house, and a job where I worked 60+ hours a week. It can be done if you really want it!