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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 …
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 …
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 …
Here’s a no-nonsense guide on all the realistic CFP exam fees you will need to budget for. First, we will look at the average total cost of preparing for the Certified Financial Planner qualification (and the relevant assumptions). Then, we will delve into the details of the 6 individual components of these costs, before finally …
Check out our predicted/confirmed CFA exam results day for the latest CFA exams. Remember that you can track all important events by syncing with our CFA Calendar, including our predicted exam results dates. CFA results day can be a bit chaotic – that’s why in anticipation of results day, we’ve put together a few FAQs about …
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: Understanding your results charts can really help you in facing your next exam – use the tips in this guide and take the …
CFA exams are famed for being difficult to pass. Failing CFA exams is unfortunately pretty common, but certainly not discussed enough. When I failed CFA Level 2 many years ago (just below the Minimum Passing Score), I remember the overwhelming devastation and anger after spending 350+ hours studying for it. If any of you have …
The CFA curriculum covers everything tested, so why spend an additional $400-1,200 on third-party prep materials? Here’s the problem: CFA Level 1 curriculum is over 3,000 pages. Reading it cover-to-cover takes 200+ hours before you’ve done a single practice question. Most candidates run out of time for adequate practice – the most effective study method. …