Casey-
A lot of valuable information. Thanks a lot for providing that, it is extremely helpful. I am currently signed up for FAR and REG. I have decided that I am going to purchase some of the Ninja products. I just finished my college football career in November, and I noticed that you are a powerlifter. Much respect, I am an avid weightlifter as well. Wouldn't classify myself as powerlifter, simply because I am cutting some of the football weight that I carried and doing a lot of high-rep workouts simply to let my body recover from the 4 years of pounding that it took from football–haha.
Anyway, I noticed in your reply that you are visual learner and like to make your own notes, etc. I am the same way, and am sure that it is just our athletic nature. I like to be active when I'm studying as well. I write things out over and over and re-write notes. My company had the flashcards included in the Becker package. Personally, I never use flashcards when I am studying for school. I am not sure if you are the same, but I question the usefulness that the Becker flashcards will provide for me.
With that being said, I am just trying to come to a conclusion about what to purchase. I know you touched on a few aspects in the post above, but I just wanted to get your advice. I just do not think that I will use all of the parts of the 10-point combo. Do you think that having the 10-point combo to refer to and use with the Becker review has helped you tremendously, or do some portions of the 10-point combo go untouched (i.e. you don't study them)? I know it varies based on the person, but the whole process is kind of overwhelming right now, and I want to do everything in my power to have the materials needed to succeed the first time.
I am definitely going to purchase the MCQ. Also, I am pretty sure I will order the audio as well. My goal is to listen to it while I work out and any other time that I have. I may order the notes just for reference against personal notes.
Since you are enrolled in Becker— do you think that any portion of the 10 point combo (i.e. audio, notes, flashcards, etc.) is more informative and useful regarding portions that may be difficult to understand in Becker? For example, like-kind transactions is presented in Becker in a way that may be a little confusing, but you were able to understand it better with the help of the audio, notes, flashcards, etc.
I hope that makes sense.
Do you think I should order for both FAR and REG at the same time since I am registered for both. Or should I try some of the NINJA material out for FAR, and then if it works–use the same approach for REG?
I apologize for rambling, but am certainly appreciative of your help and advice.
Thanks