Hi I used to pass tapes and thought they were very helpful. I had trouble with step 1 and knew people who did the pass course and highly recommended it. I just couldnt physically go to the course so I ordered the tapes. I think if you use the tapes with your current method of studying they are helpful. I dont necessarily feel the tapes alone will help you pass, but they make you think about the material differently. The notes that come with them are great as well. Now that im done with the tapes I would be happy to sell them to you. I know if you buy them directly from the program it will cost you 2800, if the price hasnt changed. If you are interested let me know and we can figure out a price. Hope this helps.