Round 2 to be or not to be decided, studying, received, experience

water2012

I have to say that this has been an interesting experience. I took L1 this past June and received a band 9 (fail). While studying for my first round I had quite a spell on insomnia the week before the test. And in fact I could not sleep the entire night before the test. Band 9 on 0 sleep I think thats not so bad. My sleeping got back to normal about 3 week after the first exam. Once I found out I did not pass I was debating whether to go for round 2. I decided to do it; this time using Schweser Q bank. I had a hard time sleeping at first, but then started taking something to help me sleep (Rozerm- none addicting). There is so much prep for this exam that the stress is able to build up longer than any other exam I have taken.
I was mostly concentrating on problem solving the second time. I did not do enough the first time around. I took the Dec exam in Miami and I am very pleased with myself. I did my best and have firmly decided that there will not be a round 3 for L1, like many people do. I do plan on getting my MBA eventually (not as hard as the CFA exam). I think I did well on the test, but then again I am always overly confident about my test scores so I will shut my mouth about how I did. I can say that even if I don’t pass I have can calculate things in my head and know things that I thought I would never know by heart. I do think it is upsetting that if I don’t pass I will not be using this knowledge in my head anymore. It will start to fade right out on my head. Well I just wanted to share some thoughts with some like minded peeps. I can’t wait for the 60 days to be up, so I can move forward or move on. Good Luck All and Keep positive. God Bless!!!!!!! And Merry Christmas