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  • This topic has 8 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 9 years ago by palmy.
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  • April 20, 2016 at 3:38 pm #311911
    hj
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    hey can i know which book is better for P1 self study? kaplan or bpp? and when should i start self study if i want to give p1 in september. and is self study really sufficient or should i hire a teacher

    April 20, 2016 at 7:26 pm #311958
    MikeLittle
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    “when should i start self study if i want to give p1 in september” – the moment you have finished reading this response of mine. There’s no point in delaying and the more preparation that you do, the greater your chances of success

    “is self study really sufficient or should i hire a teacher” – it has proved to be sufficient for many, many students in the past. It all depends on your own motivation, dedication and personal circumstances

    Get an up-to-date revision kit / exam kit from one of the reputable publishers ….. and there is NO way that I am going to say that any one is better than any other.

    I will point out to you the availability of taking advantage of the 20% discount on BPP books when you place your order through opentuition (see the black box on the right hand side of this page)

    June 2, 2016 at 2:13 pm #318879
    imax2
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    on bpp offer by the time you add on their mandatory delivery charge you need a large group order for it to be worthwhile. imho

    -Bpp best but difficult to read.

    -Kaplan easier to read and very good summaries not as comprehensive as bpp.

    the choice is personal preference

    June 2, 2016 at 2:33 pm #318882
    Ehsan
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    Kaplan Text + Open tuition lectures and notes.

    Kaplan is concise, easy, relevant, and easy to absorb…

    Whereas BPP provides you with overload of information and overload of information is bad in personal and professional context and in many instances you get confused.

    ”It’s a personal experience and not a fact”

    Regards

    July 9, 2016 at 3:09 pm #324989
    christam
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    Hello Mike Little,
    I am Christian and currently have the study kit for P1 from BPP which I will be happy to share with you and can talk to my previous classmates who have passed P1for their text books.My number is 07806 786 442 and if you haven’t got any material yet or still in doubt about the topics do contact me as I am also looking for a study partner to study with for the September sitting.

    Kind Regards
    Christian

    July 9, 2016 at 3:53 pm #324996
    palmy
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    @christam said:
    Hello Mike Little,
    I am Christian and currently have the study kit for P1 from BPP which I will be happy to share with you and can talk to my previous classmates who have passed P1for their text books.My number is 07806 786 442 and if you haven’t got any material yet or still in doubt about the topics do contact me as I am also looking for a study partner to study with for the September sitting.

    Kind Regards
    Christian

    What makes you think that Mike is looking for a study buddy?! Lol

    July 12, 2016 at 7:41 am #325568
    MikeLittle
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    Palmy, at my age I’m looking for ANY buddy!

    July 12, 2016 at 7:43 am #325571
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    Imax, “on bpp offer by the time you add on their mandatory delivery charge you need a large group order for it to be worthwhile. imho

    -Bpp best but difficult to read.”

    If BPP is the best (according to you) then it makes sense to take advantage of the 20% discount because, unless you’re fortunate enough to be able to link in to a large group order, you’re going to face the delivery charge anyway!

    July 12, 2016 at 8:15 am #325590
    palmy
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    @mikelittle said:
    Palmy, at my age I’m looking for ANY buddy!

    Lol

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