MDCL Exam 2nd failure

I've just had my result today of Level 4 MDCL - not yet competent with 66%!
Very demoralised - this was the second time of taking the exam, last time I got 61% so I have improved but that is of no consolation due to failing again!
The exam is nothing like the practice assessments - the questions were worded in such a way that I could not even work out what they were asking.
I've emailed my tutor and the AAT (once more) saying how disappointed I am.
I really don't know what more I could have done to pass - I spent hours if not days studying to pass this exam but still fell short. My synoptic results are due 30/6, I really hope I've passed this as it will be difficult to motivate myself to co tinge if not.
Very demoralised - this was the second time of taking the exam, last time I got 61% so I have improved but that is of no consolation due to failing again!
The exam is nothing like the practice assessments - the questions were worded in such a way that I could not even work out what they were asking.
I've emailed my tutor and the AAT (once more) saying how disappointed I am.
I really don't know what more I could have done to pass - I spent hours if not days studying to pass this exam but still fell short. My synoptic results are due 30/6, I really hope I've passed this as it will be difficult to motivate myself to co tinge if not.
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I also got my result the same date as as you and got 64% really disappointed with myself. Due to other exams and summer holidays I cannot retake this exam until end of October. I am really devastated and have no motivation to study for my other units. I am looking for some tips and advice of how to prepare again.
Can I please ask if your re-sit was similar to your first sittings?Many thanks.
Have you done this exam and passed? what book are you using can I please ask @Casu? many thanks
What have the AAT got to say about the very (very) low pass rate for the MDCL exam I wonder? I have read all the statements they have put out but I don't think they go far enough!
Re the low pass rate, perhaps AAT are looking to become more like the ACCA who deliberately set exams to be harder and with low pass rate so they get the very best people.
Try open tuition if you're still struggling and follow some of the ACCA lectures on the same topics, you should soon get it.
Learn the syllabus so as that it stays in your brain, not to pass an exam.
What does your study timetable look like? Hours per week etc?
Try to get the question booklets from Kaplan and BPP.
Are you struggling on anything particular in this unit?
MDCL? What unit is this? It has all changed since I sat mine.
I do remember reading that the AAT were re-marking some papers, I think it was in PQ or NQ. Is this the paper?
I've completed all of mine and I'll still grab an old study text from time to time.
You'll find that together with keeping upto date with HMRC changes, as best as you can! You'll also buy books like ACCA F6/P6 each year for personal CPD.
And depending how deep you delve into tax - the Tolleys books too.
You will get there. Keep at it!
Many thanks for letting me know. Let me know you how you get on with your exam? Hopefully we will be able to pass it next time.
@Casu - Many thanks for your advice and kind words to motivate me. I appreciate it. I am not struggling with anything from the Osborne book to be honest I am fairly ok. Before sitting my exam my tutor borrowed me the Kaplan book because I was nervous about taking the exam. I did read through that book as well but in the exam itself I left out question 1, 5 and partially question 3. I am still amazed to get 64% I must have done well on other question. What AACA papers would you recommend for me to go through? I understand some students who had the same question as myself stated that question 1 and 5 I think were from an ACCA papers. Many thanks and have a lovely day.
Many thanks for letting us know. I got a copy of the Kaplan book for this unit a few days before my exam it's a bit different from Osborne book but nothing like the real exam. To be honest, I didn't find it that useful. I think there were a few posts here about studying ACCA papers so may be look into those. When are you planning to do your re-sit?can you please let me know how you get on? Many thanks and good luck for your exam
The material in the exam compared to that of the books and even the AAT practice papers is not the same. I understand that Level 4 is hard, but I have sat Financial Statements and Budgeting and passed them with 95% and 80%!
Why have AAT made this exam so difficult?