Level 1 Band 8 Fail

[fitz]

Band 8 Level 1 fail in 2014 … Retaking in December 2015.
Studying with Schweser and CFAI and doing all the EOC questions that I can find… I am tepid about the whole test because I really don’t want to spend all this money only to fail again after spending tons of time and money.
I absolutely love the material and putting the time in to get ‘er done, but just nervous becuase I really don’t want to fail again.
Any advice from test takers on “wish-I-had-done-more-of-this” kind of things? Really want to pass and willing to do whatever it takes to prepare for the test …
Muchly appreciate any advice you all can provide as I hunker down for the test in December…
Thanks,
Taylor

 

[Oscar]

1. Relax
2. Do not put too much pressure on yourself
3. If you really have studied enough and understood the material you sould be confident to pass

 

[CatFancierAnalyst]

Failed Band 8 L1 Dec 14 and passed in June 15. After the fail I solely focused on areas I was weakest in and took double the mocks as I did the first time. Also did 80% of Qbank. Keep at it and you should be able to get over the hump.

 

[fitz]

Thanks for the reply, CatFincierAnalyst … . Good thoughts and study plan!
I’m hoping this go around will be enough to get through L1 to L2 …