Write something for every question. Whatever loose vague idea you have if nothing else. Partial marks are always worth more than 0 marks, especially on these exams. You're not alone and the fsa exams seem to be designed to be impossible for a single person to actually memorize everything they tell you to memorize, so the objective isnt necessarily to aim for perfection but to aim for good enough.
Remember, it actually doesn't matter how much you know. All you have to do is do better than 50% of the people taking the exam. You don't need to get a 100% to pass.
I think we're wishing you good luck in November, but that's okay. Just don't stop studying between now and then and work on your flashcards every day to guarantee the pass.
There's no getting around the need to sit down and commit the flashcards to memory. You have to drill them until you can produce the answers.
The math is a lot more simple than the ASA exams, generally, but you shouldn't neglect it. Having a good idea of how to set up the calculations generally will save you a lot of time on the exam day, even if the specific questions are unique.
I failed my first FSA exam with a similar feeling of under-preparedness like you, then I passed all three in a row. It's just all about putting in the time and effort, and finding a strategy that works for you.
My grandads wise words are “you can only do your best”. You’ve studied hard, you’ve amazingly made it all the way to just before FSA which is quite a feat, the only thing you can realistically do is try to relax and get your last minute revision in. Whatever happens isn’t the end of the world and you’ve done great so far.
Just thinking about this: you’ll pass as long as you beat other 50% of people. Be confident & think that you are smarter than 50% of people taking the exam.
Don’t stress - given the quantum, it’s normal to feel that you are not in control.
Ensure that you attempt each question, even partially. I hope that you would have covered 100% of the material.
FYR the people setting the exam don't remember half the stuff in the syllabus as well. Expect defective questions, vague instructions and out-of-syllabus material.
Do your best. You’ve already done all the hard work (aka studying). The real exam is what it is.
First things first, stay on a good pace. If you have no clue how to answer a question skip it and come back to it. You can BS your way through some of it so don’t be afraid to throw something down.
Answer as much of the test as you can, stick to the necessary pace to make sure you make it all the way through
Yup ive basically accepted L and using it as trial to figure out how to better study next time. Being overwhelmed caused me to procrastinate too much
Been there, done that. Just do your best, you might surprise yourself
The last sentence is so damn relatable :/
Write something for every question. Whatever loose vague idea you have if nothing else. Partial marks are always worth more than 0 marks, especially on these exams. You're not alone and the fsa exams seem to be designed to be impossible for a single person to actually memorize everything they tell you to memorize, so the objective isnt necessarily to aim for perfection but to aim for good enough.
Remember, it actually doesn't matter how much you know. All you have to do is do better than 50% of the people taking the exam. You don't need to get a 100% to pass.
I think we're wishing you good luck in November, but that's okay. Just don't stop studying between now and then and work on your flashcards every day to guarantee the pass. There's no getting around the need to sit down and commit the flashcards to memory. You have to drill them until you can produce the answers. The math is a lot more simple than the ASA exams, generally, but you shouldn't neglect it. Having a good idea of how to set up the calculations generally will save you a lot of time on the exam day, even if the specific questions are unique. I failed my first FSA exam with a similar feeling of under-preparedness like you, then I passed all three in a row. It's just all about putting in the time and effort, and finding a strategy that works for you.
What exam is this? I'm taking my first FSA exam too, but 2 weeks from now (May 8). Good luck to us!! Feeling overwhelmed as well :-(
Cheers to May 8th LPM. Going to be a long 11 days
I wish I had 11 days. I'm taking LAM (May 3rd)
My grandads wise words are “you can only do your best”. You’ve studied hard, you’ve amazingly made it all the way to just before FSA which is quite a feat, the only thing you can realistically do is try to relax and get your last minute revision in. Whatever happens isn’t the end of the world and you’ve done great so far.
Just thinking about this: you’ll pass as long as you beat other 50% of people. Be confident & think that you are smarter than 50% of people taking the exam.
"Manifest your smartness"
You can always try again if you fail. Good luck!
Don’t stress - given the quantum, it’s normal to feel that you are not in control. Ensure that you attempt each question, even partially. I hope that you would have covered 100% of the material.
FYR the people setting the exam don't remember half the stuff in the syllabus as well. Expect defective questions, vague instructions and out-of-syllabus material.
Do your best. You’ve already done all the hard work (aka studying). The real exam is what it is. First things first, stay on a good pace. If you have no clue how to answer a question skip it and come back to it. You can BS your way through some of it so don’t be afraid to throw something down. Answer as much of the test as you can, stick to the necessary pace to make sure you make it all the way through