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CFA Exams: 20 Things You Must Know Before Starting

Zee Tan

24 Aug 2025

CFA, Career Advice, CFA Level 1

Here's what nobody tells CFA candidates about CFA exam: (1) The CFA pass rates you see exclude no-shows, so it's even harder than it looks. (2) Level 2 is way tougher than Level 1. (3) You'll lose basically every weekend for 18+ months. (4) Proctors are incredibly strict - fidgeting too much can get you disqualified. (5) CFA won't guarantee your dream job, but it helps a lot. (6) Mock exams are more important than reading. (7) The official CFA ...