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how long to study for cfa

How Long to Study for CFA exams? A Quick Sense Check

Zee Tan

13 May 2024

CFA, How To Study

Whether you're considering the CFA program, or a current candidate tracking your study progress, the question of 'how long to study for CFA Level 1/2/3' often pops up along the way. In this article, we look at the average range of CFA study hours clocked by past CFA candidates. However, the feasibility of achieving those study hours also depends on when you start studying. So we also look at when to start preparing for CFA exams to ensure you have sufficient time ...

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CFA Investment Foundations vs CFA Program: A Clear Comparison

Zee Tan

12 May 2024

Career Advice, CFA, CFA Level 1, CFA Level 2, CFA Level 3

Did you know that besides the CFA program, CFA Institute also offers CFA Investment Foundations program? Many potential candidates get confused between the two qualifications, so we thought it may be helpful to put ...

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CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways: Which Should You Be Choosing?

Sophie Macon

12 May 2024

CFA, CFA Level 3

CFA Institute previously announced some major evolutions to the CFA Program. Among them is the introduction of Specialized Pathways for CFA Level 3 candidates from 2025. Level 3 candidates will now be able to ...

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Does Music Help You Study? How To Use Music For Exam Success

Sophie Macon

11 May 2024

Study Motivation

Nearly every student is accused at some point of idling about listening to music instead of working hard on an assignment. Unsubstantiated protests that music helps put them in the right frame of ...

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FRM Exam Day Checklist: What To Bring To FRM Exams

Zee Tan

10 May 2024

FRM

So, you’re prepared for the FRM exam.  But are you prepared for the actual day? Knowing and preparing for the logistics of exam day can make a lot of difference in your exam – ...

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Productive Habits: A 7-Step Plan To Building Effective Routines

Sophie Macon

10 May 2024

Study Motivation

Lydia – a CFA Level 2 candidate reader – wrote to us about the difficulty of living in isolation for 6+ months during the pandemic, especially when it comes to forming good habits ...

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CAIA Pass Rates: How Difficult Are CAIA Exams?

Sophie Macon

9 May 2024

CAIA

Are you considering CAIA certification? We often get asked how difficult the CAIA exams actually are. While CAIA pass rates and its historical trend is one way to judge this, it can be ...