Well, I survived the first CMA exam! The four hours went by quickly, and thankfully I didn’t need a break. It was even harder than I expected, so I’m not feeling super confident… but I did manage to answer every multiple choice question and made my best effort on the short-answer essay questions. I didn’t really have any time to go back and review my answers, and I...

Tomorrow I sit for the first CMA exam. I have been studying for the past several days, taking practice tests, reviewing various textbook sections, and memorizing formulas. Yesterday I did a full 4-hour exam simulation without taking a break, and it’s reassuring I can at least sit for that long. I was able to get through everything with a little time to spare, so if I really need a quick bathroom...

I’m continuing to focus on studying for my first CMA exam next Thursday. I’ve skimmed over the textbooks, created flash cards, and reviewed formulas. Today I did a practice test on some of the multiple choice questions and hit the 86% target in my first attempt, in just a little over an hour, which is very encouraging. I still need to practice some essay questions and then do a full...