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CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?

Sophie Macon

10 Oct 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

[Updated for Aug 2024 exams] CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates' consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too high, it lacks prestigiousness. If it is too low, it is too difficult and may not be worth the effort. Tricky, eh? Often branded the 'world's hardest exams', we often get questions from our readers on exactly how difficult the CFA exams could be. The short answer? It's hard, but not the hardest? In ...

How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

Zee Tan

9 Oct 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

With 45% of candidates registering for CFA exams for career reasons, it is crucial to keep your “personal marketing materials” - such as CV/resume, LinkedIn, business cards and even email signature - up-to-date to ...

CFA Exam Results: How to Interpret CFA Results Charts

Zee Tan

9 Oct 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

What can your CFA exam results charts tell you? More than you may think. To help you get the most out of your CFA exam results, we’ve put together a clearcut guide with: CFA results ...

Plan Your CFA Registration With Our Handy Journey Planner

Sophie Macon

8 Oct 2024

CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3, Exam Day & Results

There has been a few changes in schedule and frequency to the the CFA exam dates in recent years. For those considering the CFA exams: How do these changes impact the speed of your path ...

Customize Your Free CFA Study Planner [2025]

Zee Tan

7 Oct 2024

CFA, How To Study

“Loved the tool, it was instrumental in my L3 exam prep as it was for L1 and L2. You’re genuinely a life saver! I thankfully managed to go 3/3 in the CFA Program ...

Get Your Free, Customized CAIA Study Planner Now

Zee Tan

6 Oct 2024

CAIA

"Love the (study planner), it's been instrumental in my exam prep... You're genuinely a life saver!" Tom Flavahan "My first stop (after registering for the CAIA exams) was reading articles on your website and downloading ...

2025 CAIA Exam Dates: Key Deadlines You Need To Know

Sophie Macon

4 Oct 2024

CAIA

Considering the CAIA designation? It's a pretty good choice if you plan to build a career in growing alternative investments sector. In response to the pandemic, CAIA has expanded its in-person computer-based testing ...

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