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Paper selection

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  • This topic has 2 replies, 2 voices, and was last updated 10 years ago by acaqub.
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  • September 12, 2015 at 1:08 pm #271484
    acaqub
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    Dear Gromit,

    Hello!

    I am about to take 2 professional paper in December. As you know, there is no restriction on the order to sit professional level papers. For December session, I have four choices: P1 or P5 and P3 or P6. I know the pass rates for P1-P3 are the highest compared with other p level papers. However, in term of preparation time and practice, choosing which paper will be more cost-effective (in terms of time)? Should I choose P3 instead of P1 although I am now on the way to study P1?

    Thanks a lot!

    September 12, 2015 at 1:58 pm #271485
    Ken Garrett
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    I don’t think there is much difference between P1 and P3 in terms of preparation time, so I wouls stay with P1.

    I strongly advise that you don’t study P5 before P3.

    September 12, 2015 at 2:00 pm #271488
    acaqub
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    @Gromit said:
    I don’t think there is much difference between P1 and P3 in terms of preparation time, so I wouls stay with P1.

    I strongly advide that you don’t study P5 before P3.

    Dear Gromit,

    Thank you very much! I may sit P1 first.

    Have a nice day!

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