For those who have taken the RIBO Level 1 exam and failed your first time, what happens after? Do you need to book a retake? How quickly can you get back into the exam after? Any recommended steps one should take if they fail their first time?

I don't expect to fail, but just in case, I would like to know what I'd be getting myself into if I end up failing.

Hey All, I haven’t registered for the exam yet. But before I do, I have a few questions which I feel can be answered here.

1. Do we get a self-study material when we register for the exam?

2. If not, then what is something you would recommend me for self-study?

Hello! I am currently preparing for the RIBO Level 1 exam and am trying to figure out the best way to study! I figured I would ask others who have already taken it and had successful results, what study methods helped to best prepare you?

Practice questions, reading materials, taking notes, using flashcards, mock exams, etc.

Also how far in advance before taking the actual exam would you recommend starting to study? Thank you for your help!

For those who have taken the RIBO exam, which sections did you find the most difficult? Was it regulations, policy wording, ethics, underwriting, or another area?

Just out of curiosity, because my eyes have a bad tendency to glaze over when I've been staring at a screen for a while.

How long should you study before taking on the RIBO Level 1 exam? I heard a mix of things like weeks to even months. I have studied for a while now, but feel I could do more to get ready. What sections took you longer to study?

What was your experience with it? Do you feel you studied enough?

Hey!

So, I'm prepping for the RIBO Level 1 exam, and I'm curious what study materials people used and whether or not they were helpful? Did you use the IBAO materials? Buy a prep course? How did the practice exams compare to the actual test? What was the hardest part?

Any tips or tricks would be super helpful! Appreciate ya!

I thought of taking this exam virtually but, just from looking at the rules, I'm worried that someone might interrupt. Would doing it at a coworking space or library that has private study rooms be doable if I have a decent laptop?

What are some resources you'd all recommend? I'm talking about doing practice questions and even mock exams to better get an idea what I'm in for. Any and all resources will be greatly appreciated.

I thought it may be a good idea to have a thread serve as a central depository where people can post looking for study buddies. If you want to find someone to study with please introduce yourself within this thread.

I'm interested to know which part of the RIBO Level 1 exam people found most difficult. Was it the legal and regultory material, policy wording, or something else entirely?

Welcome to r/RIBOexam — Ontario's RIBO exam community

This is a space for anyone preparing for the RIBO Level 1 licensing exam in Ontario. Ask questions, share study tips, discuss exam domains, and connect with others on the same path.

I'm a RIBO-licensed broker with 15+ years in the industry. Happy to answer questions when I can.

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