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 …
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 …
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 …
‘How to get a CFA exam refund’ has never really been a frequently asked question, but then the pandemic happened. This has triggered a few changes in the CFA refund policy since then. In this article, we’ll go through the refund options available to candidates – which can be different depending on individual circumstances. Policy …
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 …
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: What is CFA Institute’s Professional Conduct Program? CFA Institute upholds the Code of Ethics and Standards of Professional Conduct …
What should you be doing for your CFA last month preparations? Especially if it’s your first time, and you’re not sure what a CFA Level 1 last month study plan looks like? Among all the chaos, prioritization and focus are key in the last month. To keep things simple for you, here are 8 concise …
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 annually, 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 (May 2026): Level 1 39%, Level 2 43%, Level 3 50%. Historical averages since 2014: L1 40%, 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 …
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 …