In april 05 only 46% passed CA1, presumably many of those who did pass were resitting. So obviously the majority of students will have some difficulty with this exam.
Secondly, a subject need not be difficult in content for it to have a challenging and difficult exam. Take CT8 for example, the course is ok, but the exam, generally speaking, is not.
Thirdly, some of us, maybe not yourself (not necessarily myself either), find it difficult to fit in 58 chapters before April as well as Q & A, asignments, mock exams, etc... with all the other commitments that are part of life (e.g. work, family, trainspotting, etc...).
You may argure my third point is irrelevant becuase it applies to everyone, but I would say some people may have larger workloads or responsibilities than others. We are not all equal in regards to study/work balance - therefore what may be easy for one can be difficult for another who is equally intelligent and capable.
That is why I believe CA1 to be difficult, although none of us yet have said we will not pass it. I expect (hope/pray?) I will do admirably, but I can still consider it a challenging process to get to the position where I am likely to pass in the given time frame.
I think over confidence on my part, now, at this stage of the game would be a sure sign that I am not taking seriously just how much work I need to do to pass this. This may or may not be the same for you.
Have a nice day
p.s. We should be fighting the system and not each other!
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