General CFA Discussion Picks

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This is an evolving post of useful General CFA discussions. As new and awesome discussions are created, I will be continually adding them here to create a quick reference guide for everyone dive straight in!

TopicDescriptionAn interesting question - should I actually bother helping anyone else taking the same Level as me?@MattyJ debates whether it's best to work together when studying for the CFA exams...or not.Anki and other SRS/flash card study methods@Marek discusses the anki deck and how it helps flash card preparation.CFA and Parenting@marc shares the challenges of balancing CFA and new additions to the family.Deep vs Light Reading@marc explains both approaches to studying - which one are you?How Many Practice Exams Are You Planning to Do?@reena asks everyone what their targets are.Practice Exam Approaches@vijay asks if we should ease into it, or start with all guns blazing.Revision Optimization@diya shares her tips on how to best prepare for the CFA exams.Study Scheduling (Readings vs. Questions/Practice exams)@marc thinks about the perfect balance.Thinking of Taking the Plunge into the CFA Exam...@Rhino6187 ponders the possibilities of pursuing a CFA qualification and its benefits.Tips if Your Test Center is in London@marc shares his experiences in the Excel Centre, London.What Are the Odds of Your Calculator Actually Dying?@lulu123 asks the question we all ask ourselves at some point, and we compare real-life experiences.

kev_omonua · Answer

Do they have new threads as the one I see here are from 2013

Zee Tan · Answer

Updated with some latest topic picks! :)

Topic	Description
An interesting question – should I actually bother helping anyone else taking the same Level as me?	@MattyJ debates whether it’s best to work together when studying for the CFA exams…or not.
Anki and other SRS/flash card study methods	@Marek discusses the anki deck and how it helps flash card preparation.
CFA and Parenting	@marc shares the challenges of balancing CFA and new additions to the family.
Deep vs Light Reading	@marc explains both approaches to studying – which one are you?
How Many Practice Exams Are You Planning to Do?	@reena asks everyone what their targets are.
Practice Exam Approaches	@vijay asks if we should ease into it, or start with all guns blazing.
Revision Optimization	@diya shares her tips on how to best prepare for the CFA exams.
Study Scheduling (Readings vs. Questions/Practice exams)	@marc thinks about the perfect balance.
Thinking of Taking the Plunge into the CFA Exam…	@Rhino6187 ponders the possibilities of pursuing a CFA qualification and its benefits.
Tips if Your Test Center is in London	@marc shares his experiences in the Excel Centre, London.
What Are the Odds of Your Calculator Actually Dying?	@lulu123 asks the question we all ask ourselves at some point, and we compare real-life experiences.