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Decided to Study CFA? 7 Effective Habits You Need

Sophie Macon

28 May 2024

Study Motivation

OK so you've checked out the CFA Program and decided it may be beneficial for your career. Years ago when I first took CFA Level 1, there were lots of trial and error to find out what study approaches worked and what didn’t, to make the most impact with the least amount of time I had to study CFA.​The good news? I’ve summarized the best practices CFA candidates need to pass Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 (in one-go, preferably). All you need to do is apply these techniques consistently, track ...

How Is The CFA Exam Graded? We explain the CFA grading system

The Complete CFA Grading Process, Explained

Zee Tan

27 May 2024

CFA, Exam Day & Results

Have you ever wondered how is the CFA exam graded? A while ago I actually researched and considered applying to be a CFA exam grader. Although I ultimately decided not to apply, I learned ...

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What Is CFA Good For? A Quick Look at Job Roles & Sectors

Zee Tan

26 May 2024

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

What is CFA good for, exactly? Somewhere along the way, in the haze of studying, you may wonder whether the CFA journey is worthwhile, or why you even took it in the first place.  It’s not surprising that ...

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Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It’s Not a Golden Ticket to Jobs

Zee Tan

25 May 2024

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

The CFA charter is a great career enhancer in the right industries, and when utilized to its full potential. Although it is challenging to attain, if you are well prepared with a good study ...

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3 Proven Methods On How To Study Effectively For Exams

Sophie Macon

24 May 2024

Study Motivation, CFA, How To Study

How to study for the CFA exams (or any other finance exams for that matter)? Have you ever wondered if your current study methods are effective for passing your exams? A comprehensive study called “Improving Students’ ...

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7 Ambient Sound Apps to Increase Your Study Focus

Sophie Macon

23 May 2024

CFA, How To Study, Study Motivation

In general, the right type of study music does help improve study focus. While there are many genres of study music out there, there’s another often overlooked, but scientifically proven tool that can ...

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How to Sleep Better: 12 Surefire Ways to Improve Your Sleep Now

Zee Tan

22 May 2024

Study Motivation

We spend roughly a third of our lives sleeping. We all know being sleep deprived is detrimental to our mood, state-of-mind and productivity. Yet we are not really taught how to sleep better ...