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Hi Sophie,

Thanks for your prompt response. Those links are very useful. The big issue for me is that I can’t go through the material ruthlessly. I should really have stayed in academia, but I like to read into the material with great depth. And I haven’t done any questions yet at the end of any of the chapters/study sessions because its the only way I move beyond snails pace.

I hope you dont begin to think that maybe I’m a lost cause because of that! Its the way I worked in all levels of education, and I find it hard to deviate from that.

So I guess my main question is whether there is a secret recipe beyond those last minute plans? I am studying the material every hour of the day that I’m awake and not working, but as I’m sure you know, its difficult because work spills into the night, and into the weekend.

Also, are there question packages that you’d advise (if I ever get around to doing questions)?

Thanks,

Duncan

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Hi @edulima, I think you have probably hit the nail on the head in that the only way to incorporate studying in depth and passing the exams are to begin early. Unfortunately, I didn’t carry out the latter, and thus the former is difficult.

However, I will persevere. Ultimately I’m doing the CFA’s to learn (not as a gold star on my CV although those sorts of things are very welcome), and thus if I learn and don’t pass, then at least it will be net net a little bit positive.

Thanks for the advice. Very helpful indeed.

Duncan.

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Hi @Sophie and @Zee, thanks for your advice, which seems sound. I will just have to become more ruthless in my approach. This will be tough for me, but I’ll let you know how I get on (don’texpect much!).

Also guys, any advice for exam week or on the day?

Thanks. Duncan.

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Hi Sophie,

Some really useful advice here. I was hoping to squeeze some more from you though!

I am an equity analyst and a CFA level 1 candidate. I’m studying at a decent rate. Everything sounds ok, only that I began studying at the end of September. And I’m quite far behind, by all accounts.

Is there any advice you can give me on what to do if starting very late? Unforuntaely I did not have your oversight to begin studying in good time.

Thanks,

Duncan Ferguson

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