Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA Program calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute – the CFA results date. So just like previous years, we’ve predicted the CFA exam results dates for you in advance in a nice summary …
With so many changes and constant updates in CFA exam policies recently, it can be hard to keep up with them when you’re busy studying. And sometimes, life happens and you can no longer attend your scheduled CFA test appointment as originally planned. What are your options then? In this constantly-updated article, we summarize the …
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 …
To become a CFA charterholder, you must: (1) Pass all 3 CFA exams (Level 1, 2, and 3)(2) Accumulate 4,000 hours of qualified work experience over at least 36 months(3) Provide 2-3 professional references(4) Sign the Ethics pledge and apply for CFA Institute membership. Total timeline: 2-4 years minimum. Total cost: $3,500-$9,000 depending on exam …
As a CFA candidate, you may have heard occasional horror stories about some candidates being subjected to CFA Professional Conduct investigations due to a misconduct (perceived or actual). To help alleviate your concerns, this article explains: Let’s dive in! What is CFA Institute’s Professional Conduct Program? CFA Institute upholds the Code of Ethics and Standards …
This is the only CFA exam day checklist you need: what to bring, what to expect, what to wear, and everything else – updated for the latest pandemic-related procedures and computer-based exams. Here is our definitive list of things to bring to the exam, how the exam day will be like, and any other questions …
The week before CFA Level 1 must feel pretty daunting, as it still feels the same for most Level 2 and 3 candidates too. Back then, I still remember feeling what can best be described as equal parts of zen and zombie. How are you feeling? Tired of all this studying, and just want this …
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 20,000+ of candidate results annnually, we estimate the 2025-2026 MPS to be 67%–69% for Level 1, 68%–70% for Level 2, and 60%–65% for Level 3. While the CFA Institute has …
Latest CFA pass rates (Nov 2025): Level 1 43%, Level 2 42%, Level 3 50%. Historical averages since 2014: L1 41%, L2 45%, L3 50%. Pass rates dropped dramatically during pandemic (L1 hit 22% low in July 2021) but are recovering toward pre-pandemic norms. First-time test takers pass at significantly higher rates than deferred candidates …
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 …