[BEC] Exam Prep and Score Releases: January-February 2010

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dhuffman

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I've taken BEC twice now, 56 and then a 65. I have my third go scheduled for Jan. 16th. This time I'm using Becker seriously (watch videos, read text at least twice, work ALL of the problems, do the progress tests and the simulated tests) and supplementing with Gleim and Wiley for the CH 3 and 5 areas which are giving me fits. I study Mon - Thur for 2 hours each night and on Sat. and Sunday for about 5 hours. Is there anything else I can do? I just passed the AUD section and have REG scheduled for Apr and FAR for July. I want to be done with this by the end of 2010

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connieCPAin2010

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I just finished one of the Becker Final Exams and got a 72. Not sure how I feel about that. Any comments?

BEC 79 (1/05/10)
REG (3/05/10)waiting...
AUD (4/2010), FAR (?)

Posted 2 months ago #
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I took the Becker practice exams yesterday and today and got a 78 and a 68 on them. I know that for REG and FAR my actual score was significantly higher than my practice exam scores.. does anyone know if that holds true for BEC as well??

REG-95, FAR-91, BEC-85, AUD-2/24/10

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I definitely think it does! I also got in the 70s on my Becker BEC final exams.

FAR 86 | BEC 94 | AUD 90 | REG waiting (2/19/10)

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Jeff, I know it's crazy early in the testing window, but you think you could throw some predictions together. Just curious, now that I'm waiting on my last one. Thanks, and good luck to all this window.

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for both AUD and REG i only got in the 60s on the practice exams and did MUCH better on the actual exams! so first time around i wouldn't worry about it. i always did the practice exams twice to make sure i understood why i got the questions wrong first time around. i am using Becker and definitely recommend the supplemental questions. the progress testing and simulated tests are good also.

i think i am going to sit for BEC 2nd week of february (feb 12). i finished chapter 1, but that was weeks ago and haven't looked at it since. my NTS expires end of february, so i have plenty of time. would be nice to sit for it before tax season (sit jan 27, but i don't wanna rush my studying. what does everybody else think?

AUD - 84; REG - 90; BEC - 3/6/10; FARE - TBD

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connieCPAin2010

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MPoni123 - How many hours do you plan to study each week? You should be able to do it by the end of the month if you plan and stick to your study schedule!

I sit for BEC ....TOMORROW! I have so much nervous energy today. Wonder what I'm going to be like in the morning?!? LOL
I just keep reviewing and doing MCQs......

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Good luck connieCPAin2010.......

I got my exam on the 13th...and i am starting to feel a bit jittery already........i can imagine whats going to happen on the exam day....haha

Bec: 13/01/2009 - 82 (Becker final exam- 81, 78)Reg 20/01/2009 - 83(Becker Final Exam 83,88)
Aud: 14/01/2009 - 77 (Becker final exam- 91,89)
Far: 19/01/2009 - 83 (Becker final exam - 76,81)

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MPoni123

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i scheduled my exam for february 12! i only study a few hours a night after work and if i am lucky study on the weekends. i didn't wanna push it and i like sitting for the exam in the afternoon instead of the morning. i am taking it at 3 pm. good luck connie! let us know how you make out!!

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connieCPAin2010

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Ahhhhhh! My first test is done! I actually felt ok when I left the testing center today -compared to how beat up I felt after doing Becker's practice exams. There were no questions that I was totally blown away by, but several that I had to narrow down to my best educated guess. I feel that most of those where poorly written questions.

I had alot of IT, very few econ. Definitely know your variances, NPV, breakeven.

Now I shall have a glass of wine (or two) and relax until this weekend, when I start studying for REG.

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MPoni123

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thanks for the tips connie! glad to hear it went well. not sure if you know this, but if you are unsure of an answer, go with either b or c. b and c have each a 30% chance of being right, while a and d only have a 20% of being right!! :) my studying begins today!! downtime at work, so i mine as well take advantage of it!

connie when do you sit for REG? are you using becker? i would focus attention during your review on chapter 3. i had a lot of questions from that chapter!!

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MPoni123

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nevermind...i saw your sit date in your previous post. 2/26 - you have a good amount of time!

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MPoni123

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hey jeff....i am using Becker 2009 materials for BEC. i plan on sitting end of january/ beginning of february. think my study materials will suffice? thanks.

i do plan on ordering 2010 material when sit for FARE later on in the year.

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Jeff - another71.com

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2009 materials should be fine for BEC.

Good call on updating your FAR materials.

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MPoni123

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ok...change of plans!! now taking BEC 3 weeks from today. i am in the middle of Chapter 2 and only need to watch the lectures for chapters 4 and 5. i just want to get this one out of the way before tax season!!! maybe this will be the motivation i need to study seriously!

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