300Hours: Finance Certifications Hub for CFA, FRM & CAIA

deadline rushing time work

How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)

Alexander Law

9 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1

Hi, I’m Alexander Law, a CFA Charterholder.  Back in 2017, I managed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam with just five days of study. My scores were over 70% in all subjects except Alternative Investments and Financial Statement Analysis (those were in the 51-70% range). Luck definitely had some role to play in this, but I believe I also did a lot to tip the odds heavily in my favor. I wanted to write this to share my experience and tips on ...

how i passed cfa level 2 with just practice questions

How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

Sam Atari

8 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

CFA Level 2 is usually regarded as the toughest CFA level there is, and I probably agree with that. The time I spent on preparing for CFA Level 2 is substantial, but the ...

CFA Exam Dates Deadlines and Schedule For Your Calendar

CFA Exam Dates 2024-2025: Key Registration Deadlines

Zee Tan

5 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Keeping track of all the important CFA exam information and deadlines is tough as is, especially when you're already busy studying to pass the exams. It didn’t help that CFA Institute's dates kept ...

When will CFA exam results be released

When Will My CFA Results Be Released?

Zee Tan

5 Jun 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA Program calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute – the CFA ...

how to improve memory for studying with CFA exam specific examples

How To Improve Memory For Studying: 18 Effective Ways

Sophie Macon

4 Jun 2024

CFA, CAIA, FRM, How To Study

This is a SUPER detailed guide to enhancing your memory retention for studying. In this guide, I’ll show you 18 actionable ways on how to improve memory for studying any exams, with CFA-exam-specific examples. So if ...

cfa level 2 tips

CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon

3 Jun 2024

CFA, CFA Level 2

Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the CFA Level 2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the most material to cover. ...

checklist

How to Evaluate a Job Offer: Our Top Checklist

Zee Tan

2 Jun 2024

Career Advice

After a long and hard job search, you’ve gotten yourself a job offer. Congrats! But how do you know if it’s a good one? It's crucial to know how to evaluate a job offer ...