I used Gleim for both parts and passed the first attempt on both of them.
Gleim does a good job of simulating the exam environment and the practice questions are similar if not a little bit more difficult.
I used the test prep software and found that to be the most helpful, there is an option to have it give the reason why you got the answer right or wrong the moment you answer, that way you can know why you got it right or wrong and memorize that instead of just the answer.
Part two is more focused on time management as I ended up running out of time and didn't get to submit my last question, though I did have my answer selected (what I could have done with 5 more secs!)
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Robert Nguyen CMA
Accountant
InterDyn - Remington Inc.
Vancouver WA
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-20-2013 12:23 PM
From: Shirley Hobson
Subject: Actual CMA exam vs GLIEM
I barely passed Part 1 using the Gleim Review (in fact I failed my first attempt by 10 points). Thus, I am seeking advice on whether to use Gleim again for Part 2 or switch to Wiley (see Discussion ? from earlier today re: Product recommendation). The actual exam was harder than the Gleim material. I used every bit of the system for months and I believe I only passed due to work experience. I averaged about 80% on all of the test prep questions, study sessions, and within the Gleim study chapters. My advice is this: Make sure to utilize EVERY essay example possible. There are a lot of MC Questions in addition to the Essay Questions that can be successfully answered if you work through the essays in the Gleim System. I know this helped me pass the second time!
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Shirley Hobson
Accountant
Hiawatha Valley Mental Health Center
Sparta WI
United States
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Original Message:
Sent: 12-19-2013 02:38 PM
From: Irfan Ullah
Subject: Actual CMA exam vs GLIEM
I am wondering how difficult is the ACTUAL CMA Part 1 exam vs GLIEM
Please those who have given some share some info. This is important for me to know to prepare myself.
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Irfan Ullah
Director/Manager
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