How I Passed the CFA Level I Exam with Just 2 Weeks’ Studying

This is inspiring!
I have only 27 days left for my exam. I am a full time student, so cannot take any days off. That means that I cannot study for more than 2 hours each day. Also, I do not have any prior knowledge or experience in finance. The probability of passing the exam is almost negligible but I will still give it a shot. I will share my story too if I manage to clear the exam. 🙂

Hi, I was really interested in how you prepared. I am in a similar situation with only two months to prepare. Could you tell me where you find practice tests?

Oof! Just reading your post was overwhelming! 🙂 Well done!

jeez that really is amazing! congrats on accomplishing that miracle seriously! but inwardly I am cringing a little trying to imagine how horrible all the last minute pressure must have felt. But I bet everything must have felt right once you saw that pass result 🙂

I was completely at the edge. I can’t remember the exact score now (they didn’t email it to us then so I don’t have records) but I only had 1 70+, a few 50-70 and a few <50.

I found this link interesting and was wondering whether I could get advice. I recently passed Level 1 in Dec after also less than 2 weeks of studying – have to say I am incredibly lucky. I am now wondering whether I should perhaps wait until June 2015 to attempt Level 2 given the time constraints. Any thoughts and feedback on this?

I’m curious why you didn’t include Portfolio Management in the list of topics to skip. It comprises less than 10% of the exam. 

Wow that’s incredible. Your entire study prep was the length of my review. You must have gotten incredibly lucky with your guesses..I’m curious what your results look like. 50-70 in everything? Or some 70+?

Thank you for your article.

I found this link interesting and was wondering whether I could get advice. I recently passed Level 1 in Dec after also less than 2 weeks of studying – have to say I am incredibly lucky. I am now wondering whether I should perhaps wait until June 2015 to attempt Level 2 given the time constraints. Any thoughts and feedback on this?

You passed the level 1 in two weeks and you’re worried that four months isn’t enough time for level 2?

@ShefaliMathur‌ As you say, just give it your best shot! Good luck.

Not a problem all! Yeah I didn’t really felt I was entitled to a pass at all – figured I’d gamble on it and it paid off for me. Thanks for all your kind comments and let me know if you have any questions!

@scottsmist yeah I think a lot of things in life are dependent on us taking chances. I found your post really inspiring. Since I am self-studying for the exam, a lot of times the pressure really gets to me and I get very nervous. But then hey if you can do it in 2 weeks, well we shouldn’t really be complaining considering we have the time. So, thanks a lot for sharing your experience. Really encouraged me. And yes, will bother you if I have any questions 🙂

@Chris1029384756 – Level 2 is a different beast I suspect 😉

Great read. Thank you for sharing your experience.

I have only 27 days left for my exam. I do not have any prior knowledge or experience in finance. I will share my story too if I manage to clear the exam. 🙂