Knopman SIE Study Help

I've been at this since January and have used nearly every tool except the flash cards.

I've read the entire book, watched all the lectures, and have answered over 2300 questions.

I scored a 67% on Benchmark 1 on my first attempt and an 85% a week later after additional studying. I have taken Benchmark 2 twice and cant score above a 67%. I have yet to take the final exam. 

What do I do here? I feel like I'm spinning my wheels. I have studied for well over 50 hours now. 

Flashcards? Targeted practice tests? A combination of both? I dont want to test until I'm atleast at 80% and I need to pass in two months.

Thanks in advance.

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I remember when I took it - I was scoring low 70s on the practice exams and was pretty scared. Same with my friends. 

Once we actually sat for the exam, it was a breeze. Finished in like half an hour. 

I think just doing the practice questions over and over again would help - I think Knopman also sends you some pop quizzes/practice questions in an email periodically which were basically the Qs on the test.

Good luck man

 

Bruh I studied for like 2 weeks before. Maybe 20 hours max. You will be fine... I don’t have a finance or accounting background either, but was familiar with the concepts.

Starting the 86 soon... that will be much different.

Go all the way
 
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I think you're not studying correctly; you need to get more quality material absorption from the practice exam questions.  Take time to go over every question, even the ones you got right and make sure tricky concepts are hammered in.  Although I never dipped as low as yours that late in, my exams did dip in the 70s on occasion before peaking at 88 right before the actual exam.  Stop speeding through questions and take your time to memorize the class summary and video slides.  Stop stressing yourself out and read questions and answer choices carefully.  

 

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