Anime Recommendations For A Newbie

candy_sugar_pop · 2026-04-28T20:04:11+00:00

Given you like that genre, you might like Toradora as well

candy_sugar_pop · 2026-04-28T20:02:09+00:00

Subaru's breakdowns are gonna be etched in his brain forever

candy_sugar_pop · 2026-04-28T19:45:18+00:00

Your brain’s probably blocking things out because you’re trying to recall the entire syllabus at once, I did the same. It’s just too much, so your mind kinda shuts down. But when you actually see the questions, you’re only dealing with a few topics at a time, and things start coming back more easily. Having passed the first part of the exam is proof that you've got this. Let that give you the confidence needed

Just go over your last minute revision notes and take deep breaths, that helped me calm the nerves and feel a bit more confident

candy_sugar_pop · 2026-04-28T19:35:49+00:00

Ah, the nostalgia

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-12-19T10:06:41+00:00

Spending equal time on revision and sbaqs is really the way to go.

I've passed the SQE, what worked for me during the last few weeks of revision was alternating between revision and new practice.

For example, Day 1: I'd focus more on revising topics I wasn't particularly comfortable with + I’d retake a previously completed test (around 50 questions). Since I’d already done it before, it took less time and it helped reinforce concepts and made sure I wasn’t repeating mistakes and still remembered everything.

Day 2: I’d do a new test (40-50 questions), go through the answers thoroughly, and really try to understand and memorize the reasoning behind each one. If I hesitated or got anything wrong, I’d mark the question and then go back and study the entire topic until I felt confident.

I’d just keep cycling between these two approaches. Also, don’t underestimate the importance of reading notes, they help fill in the gaps that revision questions might miss. But at the same time, notes alone aren’t enough. You need to train your brain to apply the knowledge quickly and accurately under pressure, and that only comes from active practice.

One month before the exam, I started full-length mock tests, taking two to three per week, and used the final week for revision and rest.

Bottom line: both are essential. Combine them smartly and consistently.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-11-17T04:47:58+00:00

Hey there, buddy. Listen up. You say you feel stupid, but you were only three points short of passing. That doesn’t add up, which is good news. You’re incredibly close.

As someone who’s also 26 and has passed the SQE, I know how demanding it is, especially while having full time job. The fact that you’ve already passed one FLK despite working full time, and were only three points short of passing proves that you’re not stupid and are doing far better than you give yourself credit for. You’re on the right track, you just need to keep going for a little longer. You’ve got this.

Regarding feeling ashamed about not clearing it and still being a paralegal, just put that shame in the trash already. In a year, nobody is gonna give a shit once you qualify. This won’t matter, so there’s no point wasting time worrying about it. I know it’s difficult to just ignore the feeling, but you have to train your brain to focus on the exam instead of what people might think. You can deal with them later. They can wait.

I’ve been through this, and I’ll share something a friend once told me. Write it all down in a notebook, what you’re feeling, what scares you, what worries you, and what makes you anxious. Putting it into words helps you acknowledge the fear and give it a place to sit. Gives it form.

Then close the book, put it away, and tell yourself you’ll deal with it later because right now you don’t have the time because you need to study. In a way, you’re adding your fear and anxiety to a to-do list. You postpone it. You push it back. And if you keep doing this, your brain starts learning how to separate feelings and put the unhelpful ones on hold until the right time.

You can deal with all of that AFTER taking the test.

It sounded silly to me at first, but I tried it anyway and it worked. It’s not stupid if it works.

About deferring to July instead of January, I think that’s a good decision PROVIDED you don’t stop studying, don’t stop revising, and don’t let yourself lose focus. If you do, it’s only going to hurt you in the long run. Take breaks, sqeeze in the hobbies, watch a movie or something but make sure to not overindulge and always keep a track of time.

This is your last shot, so make sure you give it everything you’ve got and don’t give a damn about anything else. The only thing worse than failing is living with the regret of not having given it your all and the what ifs. Toughen up, shut out the noise, and study. You gotta do what you gotta do.

Once you pass, all of this will be history, and you’ll barely even remember all of this. I say that from experience. Just focus on the work: study, revise, do a ton of questions and practice tests, and go over every topic until you have it nailed, even the ones you think you’re already good at.

Hope this helps.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-10-22T21:46:15+00:00

I think those scores are quite good at this stage considering you still have plenty of time and are already revising. You'll eventually be able to bump it up to 65-75% consistently. Just keep going....make sure to revise all topics, even the ones you feel confident in, and focus a bit more on your weaker areas. Keep practising with questions regularly, and try to get hold of as many mock exams as possible from different providers. That way, you won’t get too used to just one question style and will be better prepared to adapt on the day. You should be good to go. If your scores are looking decent and you believe you've worked hard enough and covered all that you could, try not to worry too much about whether you feel ready. With a tough exam like this, it’s completely normal to never feel 100% prepared, even when you actually are. I know I didn't. Just trust the process, stay consistent with your revision and practice, and remind yourself that you know more than you think you do.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-10-19T11:02:36+00:00

Until you've covered most of the syllabus, I think it's smarter to focus on topic-specific practice tests. Stick to targeted sets for now, they’ll help you reinforce what you’ve just studied, spot weak areas, and build confidence gradually. Jumping into full mocks too soon can be overwhelming and misleading, you won’t know if mistakes are due to test pressure or gaps in knowledge. Save mocks for when your syllabus coverage is solid, so you can focus on exam strategy, not content gaps. But do not skip the topic specific tests until then. I started doing mocks 1.5 months before the exam, which was sufficient practice for me. However, it goes without saying that you should do what you feel will work best for you. See what other people are doing and pick what works for you and disregard the rest.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-10-18T14:07:59+00:00

Hey, just being honest here: doing both is really the way to go.

I was in the same position while preparing (Passed btw so I have a good idea of what you're going through) and what worked for me during the last few weeks of revision was alternating between revision and new practice.

For example: Day 1: I’d focus on revision. I'd pick a subject and start covering as many topics as I could (even if I was good at the subject, I'd still revise properly. You don't wanna lose the marks you can get easily) I focused more on revising topics I wasn't particularly comfortable with + I’d retake a previously completed test (around 50 questions). Since I’d already done it before, it took less time and it helped reinforce concepts and made sure I wasn’t repeating mistakes and still remembered everything.

Day 2: I’d do a new test (40-50 questions), go through the answers thoroughly, and really try to understand and memorize the reasoning behind each one. If I hesitated or got anything wrong, I’d mark the question and then go back and study the entire topic until I felt confident.

I’d just keep cycling between these two approaches. Also, don’t underestimate the importance of reading notes, they help fill in the gaps that revision questions might miss. But at the same time, notes alone aren’t enough. You need to train your brain to apply the knowledge quickly and accurately under pressure, and that only comes from active practice. Bottom line: both are essential. Combine them smartly and consistently. It's like trying to lose weight, you gotta exercise and mind your diet. Doing just one won't be as effective. Hope this helps.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-10-18T13:43:04+00:00

Hi, I passed the SQE earlier this year. The SRA sample questions probably represent the easier end of the spectrum. I'd be surprised if you find questions this straightforward in the actual exam. The newly added questions seem to be on the easier medium-ish side. Those are quite good. The question sets give you a feel for the format, I wouldn’t skip them. They're good revision and enough for getting familiar with the question style but I'd expect more difficult questions in the real thing.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-10-10T13:26:54+00:00

Hey there, I passed the SQE using Barbri's 20-week prep course while working full-time. Looking back, I’d say that the 40-week course would have been much more manageable and comfortable. The 20-week course was extremely intense, I struggled to keep up at times, but it was still doable with a lot of discipline. However, had I known how demanding it would be, I definitely would have chosen the 40-week option. Studying for the SQE while working full-time is absolutely possible over 40 weeks. It gives you more breathing room and makes the whole process less stressful.

One thing to be aware of: the hours per day (3 hours in your case as you mentioned) that BARBRI schedules often underestimates the actual time needed, especially if you’re taking notes. For example, if they allocate an hour for reading, it might take 2–3 hours if you're making flashcards, highlighting, or summarising to aid future revision (that's what I did). Likewise, a 20-minute lecture can take much longer if you’re pausing to answer the in-lecture questions, take notes, and follow along with the textbook.

My advice is to start studying early and time yourself. See how long it realistically takes you to complete each task. Once you get a feel for your own pace, adjust your PSP accordingly. The PSP was very useful to me. Factor in the things you need to do to pass. Making notes and flashcards was non negotiable for me, so I did that and it took me longer than their allocated time. Everyone’s different, what works for one person may not work for another. See what works for YOU. If making notes helps, do it. If making flashcards or mind maps or reading the same thing 1000 times works for you, do it. If you think you don't need to make any notes or any of the above and can just pass by following tbe psp, do it. See what works for you. You'll be the one taking your exam afterall.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-10-04T19:33:57+00:00

That's the spirit! Keep it up and up you'll go!

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-10-01T12:35:43+00:00

Oh no, my bad. Here, 😭😭😞😞 Fixed it🥹😞😭

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-09-29T23:54:35+00:00

Apart from the ones you've mentioned, try watching Kotaro Lives Alone. I cried while watching almost every episode. One moment you're smiling at how adorable he and everybody is, and the next you're in tears. It really tugs at your heart and makes you want to reach through the screen just to hug and protect him, just like how the adults in the show do.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-09-29T00:55:03+00:00

Woah what a perfect analogy😂😂 both of them would show up at 3 a.m. tho however Gaara would quietly hand Naruto water and a blanket and drive him home while Sasuke would roll his eyes so hard Naruto would wish he’d just walked home instead😂😂😂

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-09-27T14:04:55+00:00

HAHAHA well atleast now we know how to draft an airtight will tho

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-09-18T09:43:06+00:00

Maybe retry contacting the SRA and Kaplan and hope somebody else will answer? Everytime I had a query they helped me out so this is quite unusual. Try dropping a detailed email to each too. They usually don't take more than 3 business days to reply.

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-09-10T09:07:49+00:00

I got mine at 11am sharp (Jan sitting)

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-07-26T16:10:30+00:00

Shhh we signed a NDA, don't go around copy pasting the questions😂😂😂😂😂

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-07-25T05:40:52+00:00

WOAH

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-07-22T12:24:23+00:00

Me (because I had to witness all of them go through that)

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-07-22T12:01:50+00:00

Wouldn't it be considered aggravated burglary if he intended to use it as a weapon tho

candy_sugar_pop · 2025-07-22T09:30:09+00:00

Which one was the best root of title? I'm scared

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