Should You Consider CFA In College?
Can you take CFA Level 1 in college? Yes, according to CFA Level 1’s entry requirements, the earliest candidates can register for CFA Level 1 is when they have 2…
CFA Level 1 Eligibility: Undergrads Can Now Start A Year Earlier
Just in case you’re not aware: back in Nov 2022, CFA Institute had expanded the CFA Level 1 eligibility for the program. This means that students with two years remaining…
CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview
There are currently more than 190,000 individuals CFA charterholders globally, and this number is only expected to increase. The first step of becoming a CFA charterholder is to register for…
Third Party CFA Prep Books: Do You Need Them? Is CFA Curriculum Enough?
The CFA program can feel costly at times, and a fair question we get all the time is whether third party CFA prep books are necessary. Isn’t the CFA curriculum…
CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand
Umpteen years ago, after checking that I met the eligibility requirements, I signed up for my CFA Level 1 exams as a sprightly, wide-eyed innocent. Now that I’m a CFA…
Why Is The CFA Pass Rate So Low & the MPS So High?
Since COVID, the CFA pass rate has taken a plunge. Our CFA minimum passing score (MPS) estimates have also indicated an uptick in the MPS. Naturally, candidates are not sure…
CFA vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?
CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight, especially since the introduction of the CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways, as they both target investment and financial professionals….
CFA vs MBA: Which Is Better for Your Career?
If you currently or aspire to work in finance, and have evaluated if MBA is worth it to you, a natural follow up comparison question could be: CFA vs MBA which…
CFA Last Week Prep: 10 To-Dos Before Exam Day
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…
CFA Last Minute Preparation: How to Cram Efficiently
Feeling like you’re running out of time? OK, calm down and take a few deep breaths. For whatever reason, perhaps you’ve now find yourself way behind schedule with a few more…
How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)
Hi, I’m Alexander Law, a CFA Charterholder. Back in 2017, I managed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam with just five days of study. My scores were over 70% in…
CFA Level 3 Essay Questions: How To Self-Grade Accurately
The CFA Level 3 essay questions, also known as the constructed response section, is often a significant challenge to Level 3 candidates. Our research has also estimated that more than 93%…
CFA Level 1 FSA: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. Ah, I remember the days where I looked at the sheer volume of formulae and concepts in CFA Level…
How To Pass CFA Level 1 In 2 Weeks: My Crazy Story
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,…
CFA Practice Pack: A Comprehensive Review
In the recent years CFA Institute has revised many long-standing aspects of the CFA exam – the shift to computer-based testing, multiple testing sessions in a year, and changes to…
CFA Mock Exams: How Many Should You Be Doing?
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…
CFA Level 1 Derivatives: Our Cheat Sheet
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2025’s curriculum. Derivatives. Perhaps no single word has a greater ability to strike fear in the hearts of CFA candidates. The…
CFA Passing Score: Our Helpful MPS Estimates
[Updated for Nov 2024 exams – details below. To help our estimates, send your results PDF to results@300hours.com.] This article is about minimum passing scores. For CFA exam pass rates,…
CFA Pass Rates: How Hard Are The CFA Exams?
[Updated for Nov 2024 exams] CFA pass rates are a factor in most candidates’ consideration on whether to sign up for the CFA exams. If pass rates are too high,…
Free CFA Level 3 Mock Exam: 44 Practice Questions, Full Answers and Analytics
To access our free mock exams for other levels, check out our Free Guides section. CFA Level 3 candidates: since doing practice questions is one of the best ways to study,…
10 Ways To Improve Your CFA Practice Exam Scores Now
We are nearly there candidates – it’s CFA practice exam season! You might be worried that your scores aren’t high enough. Candidates should be targeting a consistent practice exam score…