So, I was one of the unfortunate people who failed the April exam. Third time. Currently trying to assess what went wrong, what went right, and generally what's differed between exams. In preparation for the last exam, I started studying in late February, working problems from both the Barron's and Lindeburg manuals. The only practice exam I did was the 4 hour exam from NCEES. Using this method had me fairly well prepared for the morning, but things fell apart in the afternoon. My poor performace could have been due to just being plain tired or just not being prepared for all the 4 minute problems.
This go-round, I plan on beginning my studying on July 27, giving me just shy of 3 months to prepare. In trying to formulate a plan of action, I'm wondering if I should purchase another book (Kaplans perhaps), or stick with Lindeburg and Barrons. Since this would be my third time using Barrons and my third time using Lindeburg's rather extensively, I'm wondering how much good its really going to do me to go through the same problems over again.
Some people have suggested I also take a class, but I sat in classes twice now and neither time could I say that I got pointers to really help me excel. I feel as if I can re-familiarize myself with everything on my own. I need some advice, guys. It seems like people who take it multiple times have less and less of a chance of passing. I dont know why this is, but I need a strategy to help me beat the odds.
This go-round, I plan on beginning my studying on July 27, giving me just shy of 3 months to prepare. In trying to formulate a plan of action, I'm wondering if I should purchase another book (Kaplans perhaps), or stick with Lindeburg and Barrons. Since this would be my third time using Barrons and my third time using Lindeburg's rather extensively, I'm wondering how much good its really going to do me to go through the same problems over again.
Some people have suggested I also take a class, but I sat in classes twice now and neither time could I say that I got pointers to really help me excel. I feel as if I can re-familiarize myself with everything on my own. I need some advice, guys. It seems like people who take it multiple times have less and less of a chance of passing. I dont know why this is, but I need a strategy to help me beat the odds.