Please comment on your Level I experience. especially, following, experience, one, long

siavosh

Hello everyone

I was hoping to get some useful insight from all of you who just took the exam this weekend. I have been lurking these boards for a while now and have decided to take the plunge for Level I in June. Since you folks just took the exam I would like you all to comment on your experience studying for level I and especially on the following:

1. The institute recommends 250 hours of study. Is that about right? How long did you guys study. I know productivity varies from one person to the next, but it would still help to know how much you put it approximately.

2. How much did you use the curriculum. I feel it's a valuable resource for learning, but does one NEED to use it?

3. Did you use a prep provider or take any prep courses? Which one is the best from Schweser, Stalla and Elan? Can people who used any of these companies' materials please comment on which one is the best for study guides, lectures, question banks, practice exams and online courses?

4. Any other advice you would give to a first time candidate...

Thank you in advance for taking the time to share your thoughts.

May you all pass when the result comes out in January.