suyash1989

1. I spent between 400-500 hrs. Ive been studying for 10 months in between work and school terms (Im a student), the time does add up. I really turned it up and studied a lot during the last 2 months though. I only had about 260 hrs done by september. I have a finance background so lots of this (most) was good review for me. lots of my time was spent doing questions.

2. I used the entire curriculum. hit every chapter, and EOC question. prep providers are excellent, but the curriculum is the foundation of what you should know before getting to the prep providers

3. I used schweser, was very pleased with their exams as I found them harder than the actual exam - no complaint here, Id rather be over prepared than under. I used the schweser notes as a quick review, skimming topics I knew very well and doing all the EOC questions. didnt use the qbank as much as I thought I would, but did all 6 practice exams.

4. I would recommend starting early, making a study schedule and leaving at least 1.5 months to do practice exams and review. do lots of questions, lots... because you will see the same types on the exam.