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What Is The Best CFA Level 1 Study Order? [2025]

Level 1 Topic Order â€¢ Level 2 Topic Order â€¢ Level 3 Topic Order There are 93 Learning Modules (LMs) in CFA Level 1’s 2025 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the topics in sequence? Or is there an optimal CFA Level 1 study order? It’s one of the popular questions we get in the 300Hours Forum (which, …

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What Is The Best CFA Level 2 Study Order? [2025]

Level 1 Topic Order â€¢ Level 2 Topic Order â€¢ Level 3 Topic Order There are 45 Learning Modules in CFA Level 2’s 2025 curriculum across 10 topics. But should you study the topics chronologically? Or is there an optimal CFA Level 2 study order? We often get these questions in the 300Hours forum (which, by the way, you can join for …

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What’s the Best CFA Level 3 Study Order? [2025]

Level 1 Topic Order â€¢ Level 2 Topic Order â€¢ Level 3 Topic Order CFA Level 3 exam structure has undergone a huge revamp for 2025 with the introduction of Specialized Pathways (i.e. electives). The 2025 curriculum is now divided into Core readings (22 Readings, 65-70% exam weight) and a choice of one out of three Specialized Pathways (7-8 …

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13 Easy Desk Stretches To Do For Better Posture

Juggling work, life and studying for exams is pretty tough, especially if you have a young family. It can feel near impossible to make time to look after yourself when you’re trying to ‘do it all’, which can lead to exam burn out. Despite sleeping enough and eating right, I remember finding the constant routine …

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How Long to Study for CFA exams? A Quick Sense Check

Whether you’re considering the CFA program, or a current candidate tracking your study progress, the question of ‘how long to study for CFA Level 1/2/3’ often pops up along the way. In this article, we look at the average range of CFA study hours clocked by past CFA candidates. However, the feasibility of achieving those …

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What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look at Job Roles & Sectors

What is CFA good for, exactly? Somewhere along the way, in the haze of studying, you may wonder whether the CFA journey is worthwhile, or why you even took it in the first place.  It’s not surprising that a large proportion of CFA Program candidates cite career development and advancement as a reason to register for the CFA …

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How Is The CFA Exam Graded? We explain the CFA grading system

The Complete CFA Grading Process, Explained

Have you ever wondered how is the CFA exam graded? A while ago I actually researched and considered applying to be a CFA exam grader. Although I ultimately decided not to apply, I learned a lot about the CFA grading process and what the CFA Institute goes through to get your results to you.  Here’s …

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Get Your Free, Customized CAIA Study Planner Now

“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 the planner.” Lydia Reeves: used planner for all CFA levels (and now CAIA!) CAIA candidates often ask us on how …

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