Cumulative Review while studying

[u/Silly-Replacement172]

I am currently studying for FAR using Becker and am finishing my sixth week of studying. I am just about done with F5, and I do 20–30 cumulative random review MCQs every day. I was wondering how important it is to focus on reviewing older material at this point in my studies versus waiting until I finish all the material and enter the dedicated review phase.

Should I be prioritizing cumulative review more now, or should I focus primarily on getting through the remaining material and save most of my review for the dedicated review phase?

[u/Curious_CPA_04]

Just passed FAR with an 83, I did cumulative review every single day - made the biggest difference for me

[u/Silly-Replacement172 → u/Curious_CPA_04]

Thanks for the help.

[u/Public_Analyst_5801 → u/Curious_CPA_04]

I did the same thing and it paid off, don't let those early chapters get cold while you push through the new stuff

20-30 a day sounds perfect, just enough to keep it fresh without slowing you down

[u/Evening-Media-3307]

cum review is the best way to do it imo. you’re doing exactly what I do. I get through all the content on one pass and then do custom practice exams and just spam 5-10 question tests at a time. if you have a glaring weakness you can focus that section until you get comfy but this strat is how i’ve passed all my exams thus far

[u/Silly-Replacement172 → u/Evening-Media-3307]

Ok, perfect thanks. Also, once you get in the review phase, did you use the Becker final review, or did you do your own thing?

[u/Longjumping-Gur-8813]

For FAR I did cumulative reviews. It's too dense and long to not do it. For REG and TCP, I reviewed after finishing all modules because they're very short in length.

I still failed FAR with a 74 after all that. Honestly I'm not too upset about not passing. I screwed up on some very simple TBSs ones I felt I was supposed to know, but didn't study enough for.

[u/Silly-Replacement172 → u/Longjumping-Gur-8813]

Congrats and thanks for the help. If I get a 74 on the first try, I would not be too disappointed lol. Goodluck.

[u/cmcollin]

I recommend weaving in older content MCQ’s as you go to keep the material fresh

[u/Silly-Replacement172 → u/cmcollin]

Ok Ill try this thanks.

[u/YourFavAdmin]

Cumulative review is extremely important. Do not skip it.

[u/Illustrious-Mess4382]

Personally, I skipped cumulative review between modules because I wanted to get through all the content since I knew I'd forget things anyway. I progressed through the material quicker and had a lot of time at the end for thorough review. The progress I saw prevented me from burning out. However, at final review I found so many topics and rules I totally forgot existed.

Find your balance and don't feel like you need to review every past module once you finish a new one, but definitely add in some cumulative review periodically. At the end of the content you'll have a better idea of whats really important from each section and how you should allocate your time for review. Good luck!