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. After passing …
Quick summary: To optimize your CFA Level 1 prep, focus on high-weighted topics (e.g. Ethics and FSA), maintain a 90-second-per-question pace, and complete at least 6 full mock exams. Our proprietary data shows that candidates who consistently hit a 70% mock score have the highest probability of passing on their first attempt. So you’ve finally registered …
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 …
One of the most effective ways to learn is through practice, lots of it. However, how many CFA mock exams should we aim to complete for practice? According to our research (12 years worth of data!), there is an optimal number of CFA mock exams you should be doing for the best chance of passing. …
This curated list contains verified free CFA study materials from reputable providers including 300Hours, Kaplan Schweser, UWorld, Let Me Explain, Salt Solutions, and CFA Institute. Resources include full mock exams for all three levels, practice questions, study planners, calculator guides, and probability distribution tables. All materials are regularly updated to match current curriculum. Free CFA …
While there currently is no technology that I know of to stuff knowledge into my brain (now there’s a dream!), there are some CFA apps and resources that make studying for Chartered Financial Analyst exams easier. Most providers now include an app with their study resources to make studying on the go a little easier. …
Editor’s note: This is a personal story shared as an anecdote. You should definitely NOT look to this example for your own CFA preparation approach (unless desperate)! Hi, I’m Scott, and a few years ago, I passed my CFA Level 1 with just 2 weeks worth of studying. I started two Saturdays away from the …
It is CFA exam questions practice season now. Besides being the most effective way to prepare for the CFA exams, it’s also always a good idea to really get to know the exam format well – hence our recommendation on completing 4-6 practice exams! Regardless the preparation level, there will be times during the exam where you …
If you’re studying for the CFA exam, how do you know if you’re doing OK? How do you know you’re not on the path to possibly failing? Sure, some will say as long as you’re regularly putting in study time, you should be fine. But sometimes it’s helpful to have a quick check to see …
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 you want to increase your chances of passing any exams, this list is for you. Let’s get started! What is the …