SBLACCA SBL December 2019 Exam Results – Instant Poll and Comments

Passed with 50% at first time sitting. Thank you open tuition. I did self study with you

I passed with 55%, not amazing to some of you, but to me, a miracle ? Yes, I studied hard and was not convinced I had done enough in the exam. I stuck to the time allowed for each exam question and then moved on once I reached that time. I doubt I would have passed at all if I hadn’t. Congratulations to all those who passed and commiserations to those who didn’t. Please do not give up, most of us have failed exams, it is one of those things that builds you as a person

@irena2017 me too I did terrible worst mark I've ever known anyone get in it but wrote lots thought I understood it and walked out confident. Yet normally I think I've failed and somehow pass. I'm not sure what to do now either. It was my first time using classroom tuition rather than open tuition so I'm thinking about gravitiating back.

I think that would be a pity given that you have got so far.

Very good post, dedicatedurk. I used to always strive to be the best, to gain best marks and if I failed, at what I was aiming for, I used to be completely devastated. The exam/test score was everything to me. I felt I had to gain the best mark to prove that I was smart and if I failed, by default, I felt stupid. Which is complete nonsense. This is typical fixed-minded person’s approach to failing. They think that the grades and achievements define them. Now, I studied hard and yet I failed. Yes, I could have put more time in and some people try to comfort me by saying that I expect too much from myself because I study on my own (I don’t attend classes in order to save some money as I am self-funded student), I have 2 kids, full time job and a little home business on the side. However, I refuse to use any of these things/situations as an excuse. Instead of looking for an excuse as a way ‘to feel better’ after the failure, it’s better to get up, dust yourself off and carry on. Last night I was waiting for exam results. I didn’t know what to expect. I was, of course, hoping for a Pass. However, it wasn’t a Pass. But... what I was surprised about is my reaction to the Fail result. To my complete astonishment, instead of feeling sorry for myself and starting to come up with various excuses, I just had one thought, ‘OK, you want to play tough?’. Maybe it sounds funny, but that was my first reaction. I saw ‘Fail’ as a challenge. Challenge which I must overcome. Challenge from which I will come out as a stronger person. Yes, I will have to study hard again. But maybe this time, take different study approach? Maybe learn better exam technique? Or maybe spare those few hundred pounds and take the face-to-face tuition so I have access to a teacher who could guide me, advise me and give me some tips. Failing helps you to look for different ways of doing things which in turn makes you more innovative. Every time we fail, we learn something new. So how can anybody ever say that failing is bad?! It is GOOD TO FAIL. I am happy I Failed. Why? Because I saw the other side of me which I didn’t know I had. I didn’t realise that failing will make me more determined. I thought I will be devastated. Of course, I am annoyed that I will have to miss time with my family again (my children really miss their mum) and that I will have to sit 4 hours exam again but that is part of life. You have to go through tough parts in order achieve something. So for those who passed, well done, good for you. For those who failed, don’t give up, be happy that now you have an opportunity to become stronger and learn something from the experience. All of us have determination in ourselves. This is in our DNA. If you weren’t determined, you wouldn’t have learned how to walk or talk or so anything else. Look at babies. They walk, they fall, they get up and they carry on. ‘Giving up’ is not even an option for them. So why do we, as adults (with much more experience than babies) are so sensitive to falling? Fail, get up, learn from the experience, move on and… be happy!!! X

@dedicatedurk said: Passed in 2nd attempt with 54%(first attempt %38) and my way comes to end for ACCA. My advice to who failed is not to give up and do not be disappointed, since the failure is in the nature of the examinations, keeping in mind that all associations are profit driven. Do not listen the first time passes who tries to talk and emphasize continuously how successful and clever they are, since they are taking the certifications or degrees to affect people. Work in a job and prepare for ACCA or whatever to improve and develop for yourself. Please do not forget experience is much more important than any certifications. I summarize my SBL preparation in order to help who failed since I know the feeling of failure. (I am a regular looser of ACCA exams and very experienced with failure). The key points are; -Use one set of materials to cover the syllabus and make your own notes to memorize during revision period, that needs to be start 2 weeks before the exam date. -Make a good plan depending your availability for preparation (At least 150 hours for SBL). -Do not jump into past and specimen exams first. Use BPP revision kit in order to familiarize with type of questions. -Solve the past and specimen exams. -Please do mock exams under the timed conditions. -Please write your answers while solving questions past, specimen and mock exams. I believe this is the most important point and contribute to develop. I hope this helps. You will achieve if you are dedicated and insist enough. Believe in yourself nobody will help you including God, Jesus or Allah.

First attempt 61%. Delighted!

I've passed 52% at first attempt. Thank you Open Tuition!!

Dear fellow students, whether we saw “pass” or “fail” on that highly anticipated email doesn’t matter. What matters is that, if we got that email or sms, it means we attempted something that not everyone will attempt. It means we took that step, heads up high and boldly attempted a difficult exam. If we passed, great. If we didn’t this time, we still achieved a lot by being bold and attempting the paper. Never give up, never stop learning. A pass and a fail are both steps forward. Either way, we learn a lot.

@laurra said: Very good post, dedicatedurk. I used to always strive to be the best, to gain best marks and if I failed, at what I was aiming for, I used to be completely devastated. The exam/test score was everything to me. I felt I had to gain the best mark to prove that I was smart and if I failed, by default, I felt stupid. Which is complete nonsense. This is typical fixed-minded person’s approach to failing. They think that the grades and achievements define them. Now, I studied hard and yet I failed. Yes, I could have put more time in and some people try to comfort me by saying that I expect too much from myself because I study on my own (I don’t attend classes in order to save some money as I am self-funded student), I have 2 kids, full time job and a little home business on the side. However, I refuse to use any of these things/situations as an excuse. Instead of looking for an excuse as a way ‘to feel better’ after the failure, it’s better to get up, dust yourself off and carry on. Last night I was waiting for exam results. I didn’t know what to expect. I was, of course, hoping for a Pass. However, it wasn’t a Pass. But... what I was surprised about is my reaction to the Fail result. To my complete astonishment, instead of feeling sorry for myself and starting to come up with various excuses, I just had one thought, ‘OK, you want to play tough?’. Maybe it sounds funny, but that was my first reaction. I saw ‘Fail’ as a challenge. Challenge which I must overcome. Challenge from which I will come out as a stronger person. Yes, I will have to study hard again. But maybe this time, take different study approach? Maybe learn better exam technique? Or maybe spare those few hundred pounds and take the face-to-face tuition so I have access to a teacher who could guide me, advise me and give me some tips. Failing helps you to look for different ways of doing things which in turn makes you more innovative. Every time we fail, we learn something new. So how can anybody ever say that failing is bad?! It is GOOD TO FAIL. I am happy I Failed. Why? Because I saw the other side of me which I didn’t know I had. I didn’t realise that failing will make me more determined. I thought I will be devastated. Of course, I am annoyed that I will have to miss time with my family again (my children really miss their mum) and that I will have to sit 4 hours exam again but that is part of life. You have to go through tough parts in order achieve something. So for those who passed, well done, good for you. For those who failed, don’t give up, be happy that now you have an opportunity to become stronger and learn something from the experience. All of us have determination in ourselves. This is in our DNA. If you weren’t determined, you wouldn’t have learned how to walk or talk or so anything else. Look at babies. They walk, they fall, they get up and they carry on. ‘Giving up’ is not even an option for them. So why do we, as adults (with much more experience than babies) are so sensitive to falling? Fail, get up, learn from the experience, move on and… be happy!!! X

This is a moving and such an honest post; thank you, I think I needed this

I am so thriiled! Pass first time 50%. 2 jobs: 1 full time, 1 part time; 11 children, 4 husbands plus not english good at all and only 2 hours study. What i could say than: Praise the Lord and Halleluiaj! God bless you all!

Passed 1st time 69%. And I am no stranger to resits. Last exam done, so my prison sentence is now over. All praise to my Lord Jesus Christ! Best of luck to everyone here, whether you’ve qualified or still have more to go. We know how hard this journey is. Peace!

First time 74!!!

I don't believe 80% something wrong with the marking how can any one fail by 49 & 48 % when there are no calculations invoved

Failed my first attempt with 40% , only get a hand on BPP kit week before exam. I see this as an absolute win.

The trick is to look in case study each paragraph and sentence will surely help you to ace SBL Exam and always remember to link it with your answers.

which books and revision should be use for SBL. Thanks

which material did you use. Thanks

The exam was a disaster for me maybe because it was my first attempt and I did not expect to pass at all but I am amazed that I have passed with 60%. To God be all the glory. Thanks open tuition for the notes, they were so simple and easy to understand.

Hi Jmartin, Congrats on passing first time and thanks for your comment. I am in the middle of life myself and having previously given up, I am jumping back on the horse to ride it to the finish line. If you have any other advise on how best to take SBL i would really appreciate it. Good luck on your next endeavours. take care Al

Does anyone, who passed, want to get in touch to share what they think they did? I wrote the exam last year in June but only scored 25 which was a shocker! My assessment of myself is that I probably did not grasp the writing technique. So, can people please share their thoughts?

Hi Guys, Congratulations to the students who passed!! and students who could not pass, best of luck for future!! Hang in there you can definitely pass it!! People who passed, please advise me what study material you used for your preparation?? please include all necessary material in order to pass it in first attempt!! Thanks in advance!!

I've used Kaplan study and exam kit as well as Open Tuition lectures. This exam requires a lot of business sense as well as technical knowledge.

Forget about the models? you didn't use them much? thanks for the insight. Got my exam coming in March.

I’m sitting this exam in March. Starting to familiarise myself with the syllabus now and looks very passable. I’m then gonna sit the BEAST aka APM in June. Hopefully will pass them both as i would love a break from acca