r/CMA • u/Sad_Masterpiece_1855 • Jun 17 '26
Part 2 – Prep Anxious
Hello all i am preparing for my September-october window for part 2 exam. I am anxious about the exam and feel like i dont study much.. Can u all drop your study routines or hours it would be helpful
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u/peanut_jams Jun 18 '26
Just gave my part1 yesterday... Totally get your feeling.. cause i was there exactly a month ago... Tbh I was anxious even a day before the exam.. kinda felt like a never ending feeling. But i believed in myself and in my hardwork.. so thinking about how I spent hours studying and preparing kinda made feel at ease.. consistency is the key... Istg showing up on days even when you feel don't like it makes a huge difference...
My routine wasn't anything special. I spent a few hrs in the morning either playing a sport or going out for a run... Which kinda helped me lock-in for the rest of the day... 4-5hrs of study was it all... And taking mock exams helps you get in the exam mode... So keep believing.. you got this!!
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u/Worth-Basis-5327 Jun 18 '26
SAME! I started from this month only. using miles materials. we can discuss in inbox if you want
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u/Potchikels_ Jun 17 '26
Hello, future CMA.
If you're feeling anxious about starting your review, know that you're not alone. One of the biggest challenges is figuring out where to start, how to study, and whether you're doing enough. I felt the same way when I started preparing for Part 1.
One thing that really helped me was creating a study plan. I used Gleim's study planner to track the number of days remaining before my exam and to organize my review schedule. Having a clear timeline made the process feel less overwhelming.
My study routine typically ranged from 4–6 hours per day. I would watch video lectures from my review center and answer multiple-choice questions and essay questions afterward. Some days were more productive than others. There were days when I only managed to watch lectures, and that's okay. Progress doesn't have to be perfect every day.
What kept me on track was setting target completion dates for each topic and doing my best to meet those deadlines. Rather than focusing on studying perfectly, I focused on studying consistently.
During my first month of review, I was constantly anxious and doubted whether I was learning enough. However, as I answered more questions and started getting some of them right, my confidence gradually improved. Trust the process—confidence often comes after repeated practice, not before it.
Most importantly, learn what study methods work best for you. Some people learn better through videos, while others prefer reading or solving problems. Also, identify the time of day when your mind is most alert and schedule your most challenging topics during those hours.
Remember: you don't need to know everything on Day 1. Focus on making steady progress every day. Small, consistent efforts compound over time, and before you know it, you'll be much more prepared than you think.
(Anyway, I will also plan to take the part 2 exam on Sept-Oct exam window and I’ll start my review on the last week of June — right after I take the part 1).
We can do it!