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CFA Mock Exams: How Many Should You Be Doing?

Zee Tan

12 Apr 2024

CFA, How To Study

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 research (11 years worth of data!), there is an optimal number of CFA mock exams you should be doing for the best chance of passing. Here's what you'll learn in this data-driven guide: The average number of practice exams attempted by CFA candidates across all levels; The correlation between the number of attempted practice ...

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CFA Passing Score: Here’s the Latest MPS Estimates

Zee Tan

11 Apr 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

[Updated for CFA L1 and L3 Feb 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, ...

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What’s A Safe CFA Mock Exam Target Score To Aim For?

Sophie Macon

10 Apr 2024

CFA, How To Study

It's easy to get discouraged by the recent unexpected trends in CFA minimum passing scores and pass rates, although there are some early signs of it returning to long term averages. While there are ...

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Private Equity Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Sophie Macon

9 Apr 2024

Career Advice

A career in private equity (PE) is one of the most interesting opportunities for those who already possess a passion for finance and who enjoy growing and building up a business in the ...

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Corporate Finance Career Path: Roles, Salaries & Progression

Zee Tan

8 Apr 2024

Career Advice

There is a broad range of career options in financial services. While routes like investment banking or working at a hedge fund certainly have their appeal, one of the most popular and perhaps ...

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2024 CAIA Exam Dates: Key Deadlines You Need To Know

Sophie Macon

7 Apr 2024

CAIA

Considering the CAIA designation? It's a pretty good choice if you plan to build a career in growing alternative investments sector. In response to the pandemic, CAIA has expanded its in-person computer-based testing ...

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CAIA Stackable Program: Level 1 Exemption for CFA Charterholders

Zee Tan

6 Apr 2024

CAIA

If you're considering alternative courses like CAIA after CFA exams, you're in luck. CAIA Association - the leader in the alternative investment education space - has some updates on its CAIA Stackable Credential Program, ...