Here, some questions from my inbox today, w/ my answers:
[Re how I studied...]
I coughed up the $$$ for AATBS–really expensive. It may be possible to get their materials (or others) second-hand through ebay or craigslist. You can try posting a comment on the blog and see if readers respond, too.
How long did you study for the exam? Number of hours per day.
I tried to do an hour a day, weekdays + four hours a day on weekends (2 hrs in a.m, 2 hrs at night) for a few months. A lot of that time was spent listening to cds and podcasts while I commuted. (Podcasts are linked on the blog.)
When you studied did you break down by sections?
That’s how AATBS does it–so…yep.
Did the audio cds help you?
Audio–cd’s plus podcasts (including lectures) were very, very helpful.
When did you start answering the questions, i.e. after studying material?
AATBS suggests you start answering questions right away. (I had waited a bit.) Practicing on the computer in real time (in CA, that meant taking several 4-hour practice exams) was invaluable. Like prepping for a marathon, which is kind of what the exam felt like.
Hope this helps. Good luck. Please consider posting any additional questions on the blog–others may have different/better answers and I can answer there as well.
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