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This free 300Hours CFA study planner helps you plan, track, and optimize your exam preparation. It monitors your study hours, identifies weak topics by curriculum weighting, benchmarks your mock exam scores against 120,000+ candidates, and predicts your likely exam performance. Works for all three CFA levels and requires minimal daily input. “Loved the tool, it …
Here at 300Hours, we share lots of tips on how to improve your finance exam performance, all neatly packaged in our ‘Study Motivation’ section. Here’s an interesting recent tip that our team discovered: chewing gum while studying for your finance exam, and during the exam itself, can help with your performance. Just to be clear, …
So you’ve decided to undertake the CPA exams. The CPA exam is a significant challenge, requiring a strategic approach to pass. While some candidates attempt to wing it, a well-structured study plan is one of the most effective way to manage your time and master the vast amount of content. That’s where a great study planner comes in. …
What is the CFA Passing Score? The CFA Institute does not release the official Minimum Passing Score (MPS). We do. With 300Hours’ proprietary analysis of 30,000+ of candidate results annually, we estimate the 2026 MPS to be 67%–69% for Level 1, 68%–70% for Level 2, and 60%–65% for Level 3. While the CFA Institute has …
I’ve been hoping Zee would build this! I’ve used their planner for all 3 CFA levels and starting CFP now, so this is perfect timing! Claire Thorne, CFA charterholder and CFP candidate So you’re considering, or already prepping for the CFP exams. A couple of questions may pop into mind: The ‘problem’ with this question is …
To become a CPA in Maryland, you’ll need to meet the following requirements: Three licensure pathways in effect since 1 October 2026 (House Bill 643): Maryland has added two new routes alongside the existing 150-hour pathway. Since 1 October 2026, candidates can qualify with a bachelor’s degree and two years of experience, or with a …
“I am very grateful to 300Hours with special mention to Zee and his team. They have designed the perfect tool to self-study SQE1. With their SQE study planner I created my own study plan covering each point from the SRA syllabus that they have included in the tool. It’s just amazing!” Alejandra, SQE1 “My first …
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 reflect your latest accomplishments in the CFA Program. However, did you know about CFA Institute’s strict guidelines on the CFA designation usage …
CFA Institute previously announced some major evolutions to the CFA Program. Among them is the introduction of Specialized Pathways for CFA Level 3 candidates from 2025. Level 3 candidates will now be able to choose a Specialized Pathway that aligns with their interest and career goals. These three choices are: Additionally, there is also a …
If you’re considering a flexible, intellectually stimulating finance career with high job satisfaction, financial planning is definitely within the top 5, in our opinion. And one of the more prominent, internationally recognized qualification within this field is the Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation. If you’re considering the CFP exams, this guide covers exactly what you’ll …