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FRM Minimum Passing Score: Our Best Estimates So Far
9 Jul 2024
[Updated for May 2024 results. Help our FRM MPS research by submitting your Part 1 and Part 2 results!] Not to be confused with pass rates, GARP does not release FRM minimum passing score information to candidates. We understand GARP's reasons for doing this, as FRM candidates should aim to acquire the necessary knowledge as a competent finance professional, rather than aiming for a specific score to beat since an exam's difficulty can vary. That said, we think knowing a range of ...
Free CFA Level 3 Mock Exam: 44 Practice Questions, Full Answers and Analytics
4 Jul 2024
To access our free mock exams for other levels, check out our Free Guides section. CFA Level 3 candidates: since doing practice questions is one of the best ways to study, here is our updated, ...
CFA Level 1 Fixed Income: Our Cheat Sheet
3 Jul 2024
Note: this cheat sheet is updated for the latest 2024 and 2025’s curriculum. Fixed Income is a central topic in finance, and it increases in importance (topic weight wise) as you advance to CFA ...
Failed CFA Exams? 5 Clear Steps To Recover
29 Jun 2024
CFA exams are famed for being difficult to pass. Failing CFA exams is unfortunately pretty common, but certainly not discussed enough. When I failed CFA Level 2 many years ago (just below the Minimum ...
How To Pass CFA Level 1 Without Studying (Much)
9 Jun 2024
Hi, I’m Alexander Law, a CFA Charterholder. Back in 2017, I managed to pass the CFA Level 1 exam with just five days of study. My scores were over 70% in all subjects except Alternative Investments ...
How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions
8 Jun 2024
CFA Level 2 is usually regarded as the toughest CFA level there is, and I probably agree with that. The time I spent on preparing for CFA Level 2 is substantial, but the ...
CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates
3 Jun 2024
Congrats on passing Level 1, and welcome to CFA Level 2! Unfortunately, the CFA Level 2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the most material to cover. ...