[dcrowdy]

@docj

1) do not want to die, 2) do not give up.

While I finally passed all 4 I will let you know that I took the tests more times than anyone should, lost more scores than is even funny, had MANY 74 scores, and missed multiple opportunities for promotion. I had the same feelings you did – is it worth it? Am I happy? Should I go back to school for something? I literally thought about quitting my job for 6 months to become a dog walker and re-assess my life. I literally blamed everything bad around me on these exams.

Passing my last one with a 76 was redemption.

The reason I passed and i truly believe this is that I TOLD myself it would be my last time taking it. If you let negativity in, it will take over. If someone offered you a glass of water with dirt in it, you wouldn't drink it. Don't let dirt get into your head and buy into it.

Stay strong.

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

@F – honestly, I would say SCHEDULE the exam then make sure you create a study plan that matches it. If you postpone scheduling the test it allows you to drag it out longer. That was part of the reason I could not focus properly the first time around… I kept pushing out the deadline and it took me forever. Set the date, set a plan, and stick to it!

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

DONE!

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

To those who are still studying, my advice.

Do you not spend days, hours, weeks memorizing the most intense ways of solving difficult problems. I found that I would get tripped over over intensely worded and complicated review questions when the questions on the exam are a lot easier. Having the foundation was very important to me.

Review the answers first and remove at least 2 of them. That helped me make educated guesses.

I did NOT spend a lot of time studying the simulations. That may be controversial but I figured that the amount of time I spent studying other areas would ultimately teach me how to solve the parts of the simulations.

Also, I went through every section of the Wiley FAR study material and HAND WROTE notes, and took questions in every section until I got them right. Repetition helps.

Also, do NOT shut yourself in a room all day, all night, every day, every night. I took time out to eat dinner, go out and be social, spend time with my dog, etc. You NEED the mental breaks or you will get fatigue.

I had to take it 4x and went 49>61>68>76. It's DONE.

GOOD LUCK to those and I will be your fiercest advocate.

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

AND… a 76. Passed. Done. YES

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

Passed BEC (again! since I lost credit). 3 for 3 in this testing quarter!!!

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

Just passed!! (Bittersweet since I already passed it previously and it expired). 2 for 2 so far this quarter, and a 3rd (BEC) up tomorrow. Wish me luck!

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

I use Wiley and just passed REG (taken 1/15/19). REG did not test specific $/%'s for phaseouts.

I feel like Wiley and the actual exam are on point but I noticed that about 55-60% of my multiple choice questions involved various calculations, which seemed higher than usual (I have taken REG before), so I tried focusing my studies on concepts that involved calculations, formulas, etc. I also made sure to know partnerships, K1s, etc. like the back of my hand.

I felt like a good chunk of my sims had to do with depreciation and property exchanges.

I would be curious to collaborate on FAR using Wiley because I have to pass it by mid-May or lose out on a round of promotions!

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

Good luck! I finally passed REG this quarter and it is fueling my drive to get through two more this quarter and a final one by early May 🙂

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

[dcrowdy]

After taking REG several times, I finally passed in Q1. 😀 (and I thought it was harder than previous versions) I did not see a lot of new tax law items.

AUD - 77
BEC - 78
FAR - 76
REG - 77

"Believe in yourself, the rest is up to me and you." - TLC

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