Exam Strategy
Free Enrolled Agent Exam Resources Based on Real Mock Exams
A survey of genuinely free EA exam prep resources — and which ones are actually worth your time.
Study Guides
Study methods, exam strategy, and the research behind effective learning.
Research
arXiv Research Roundup: What the Latest Papers Say About Learning
Five recent arXiv papers on spaced repetition, forgetting curves, interleaving, and LLM-generated retrieval practice — with practical takeaways for EA exam prep.
Research
What Research Actually Says About Memorization and Retention
A tour through the key studies — Ebbinghaus, the testing effect, interleaving, and why most study advice ignores the data.
How to Study
Why Flashcards Beat Re-reading for the EA Exam
Active recall crushes passive review by a wide margin. The data, the forgetting curve, and what actually works for long-term tax knowledge.
Exam Strategy
How to Study for All Three Parts of the SEE
A practical roadmap for tackling Individuals, Businesses, and Representation without burning out.
Research
The Science Behind Spaced Repetition
Ebbinghaus, forgetting curves, and why cramming fails. What actually works for long-term tax knowledge.