[Guti]

I have a severe cold of the flue, I dont know, and my body feels weak and tire. I usually drink Red Bull when I need energy, but I have never tried it before an exam. My FAR exam is tomorrow, and I’m fighting to stay motivated and energized despite this freaking cold. I have been studying for 4 months and now I get sick one day before my exam.

What have you guys done in a similar situation?

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[Anonymous]

I do not drink any caffeinated drinks before any exam. I used to always drink coffee or red bull before my accounting exams at school and I noticed they would have my on edge and feeling a bit of anxiety. So now I stick to water and I find I test much better. If you need some energy, maybe try drinking an Emergen-C?

[HeartsMimiCPA]

I'm a bit of a caffeine junky but during this last study session I ditched the caffeine because i was taking in too much. Now I stick to straight liquid B12, it does the job for me.

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I've been taking a B complex+energy pill and it works fabulous for me. I am sticking to exam days only but it has a B complex mixed with extended release caffeine (over 6 hour time period). I walked out of FAR feeling like I would be solid for two more hours of testing. Took it for BEC too and I felt alert and ready to go the entire time. I would recommend that if you like your Bs with a little kick but no jitters

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[Guti]

How many letters do you need, what is the brand name of the b-complex and energy pill you are taking?

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[JamesBJames]

I try to have a little caffeine in my system prior to the test, but an energy drink would be way too much for me. There were multiple times during my AUD test where I had to slow down and tell myself to pay closer attention to things.

Beats feeling tired, though.

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[How many letters do you need]

This is the stuff!

https://m.gnc.com/GNC-B-Complex-Energy/product.jsp?productId=22267136

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[How many letters do you need]

Oh ya..just a heads up…the pills are bright yellow and so will be your urine first wiz after taking. It's completely normal. And although this kind of thing is also probably great for studying I keep it to exam days only. Just want the ultimate effect when I really need it. I would stick to coffee and bull when studying.

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[Leena_1101]

I normally am good after I get my starbucks Venti 🙂 …. but this sounds really interesting

[How many letters do you need]

Haha I feel like a drug pusher. I get no royalties, promise:)

One other thing. The Bs help burn carbs and turn into energy. So if you take it dont be afraid of the non – sugar carbs for breakfast. It acts as fuel. I would also recommend testing it out before exam day to be sure you get the same effect. I would feel awful if I recommended something that screwed up somebody's exam day!

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[Guti]

How many letters do you need, thanks. And thank you all for the tips.

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[Determined CPA]

I don't usually drink ANYTHING before an exam – maybe water for survival purposes only! I try and avoid bathroom breaks at all costs in the hopes of saving valuable time!

Also, FAR is a long exam – wont you crash half way through? You should experiment first. Take one now and sit down and do 4 hours worth of questions. See if you can make it all the way through without needing to use the bathroom, needing water or crashing.

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[Leena_1101]

ya .. i think i would definitely try it out weeks before the exam ….

[Guti]

Determined CPA, I will do a test first like you said cause I don’t know how my body will react. I think Im just nervous like a little b,,, cause FAR makes you feel like you are never ready for the exam. I don’t think the flue will affect my performance in a significant way.

Thank you all!!!

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[Determined CPA]

Seriously, if I had to put the flu and FAR side by side and pick one, i'd pick the flu! You can do this without an energy drink! You've put in the time and you're ready!!

Good luck to you!

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[jeff]

Not if it makes your caps lock jittery 🙂

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