- Be brief and to the point: It’s okay to use bullet points. …
- Do not leave questions blank: If you’re short on time, at least write an outline of your main points.
- Read the entire question to understand all the requirements. …
- Pay close attention to verbs.
How do I pass the CMA essay?
- Practice, practice, practice. Understand what essay questions ask of you and practice answering them. …
- Calculate what is asked of you, not what you think is asked of you. …
- Know your formulas very well. …
- Get your hands-on essay question samples to get familiar with the format.
What types of questions are on the CMA exam?
Each part of the CMA exam is four hours long and has 100 multiple choice questions and 2 essay scenarios. You will have three hours to complete the multiple-choice questions and 1 hour to complete the essay scenarios. If you finish your multiple-choice questions early, your remaining time will carry over to the essays.
