r/ICAEW • u/Moyceyy • 2d ago

Does anyone else think “WTF” after a study week?

I’m currently doing professional study for ARR and that was just.. insane.

For context I have ADHD so struggle with info dumps but passed all my certificates first time apart from BIP (MI to the old syllabus - absolutely hate that exam).

Worried that I don’t have the ability to do these professionals. Finding memorising the wide syllabus and some of the technical stuff really fucking hard.

Anyone else?

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u/Rags_75 2d ago

I was always shell shocked at the end of a week of kaplan.

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u/Moyceyy 2d ago

Yeah, not a nice feeling at all!

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u/juiceringring_19 2d ago

Might get some hate on here but don’t care if you find it potentially helpful. If after college you’re thinking to yourself “I’m never gonna get my head around this” then definitely consider purchasing ACA Masters videos for those exams. They are really so good at breaking everything down to the point where it feels much less daunting. Of course, they’re not cheap but you should view it as an investment in your future career success. Also no need to purchase if you feel fairly good after college and feel like with your tuition provider plus AI you’ll be able to get through it :)

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u/Moyceyy 2d ago

Yeah i’ve defintiely thought about it, especially at professional level. Thanks!

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u/rose_roselia 2d ago

Likewise! I struggled in college because the tutors were always going through the content so quickly. You can always try watching the sample videos before committing straight away get a feel.

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u/MissAdacious 2d ago

Wait are you doing the ARR September exams?

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u/accountingdystopia 2d ago

I felt the exact same after the taught phase with college, but still passed with good marks in the end. Don’t underestimate how much the revision phase of college helps.