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CFA Institutes methodology for determining Minimum Passing Score MPS

FRM Minimum Passing Score: Our Best Estimates So Far

12 Feb 2025

FRM

[Updated for Nov 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 ...

cfa vs caia comparison

CFA vs CAIA: Which Is Superior? Or Do Both?

11 Feb 2025

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

CFA and CAIA designations can appear very similar at first sight, especially since the introduction of the CFA Level 3 Specialized Pathways, as they both target investment and financial professionals. However, there are differences ...

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Customize Your Free SQE Study Planner Now

11 Feb 2025

SQE

"I am very grateful to 300Hours with special mention to Zee and his team. They have designed the perfect tool to self-study SQE1. With their SQE study planner I created my own study ...

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CFA vs MBA: Which Is Better for Your Career?

10 Feb 2025

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

If you currently or aspire to work in finance, and have evaluated if MBA is worth it to you, a natural follow up comparison question could be: CFA vs MBA which is better for ...

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4 Powerful Tips For Your Career Progression

9 Feb 2025

Career Advice

Are you looking to move ahead in your career? Whether it's because you’ve learnt all you can from your job, looking for more money, or simply looking for a change in environment, you're not ...

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How to Network: 7 Easy Networking Tips To Boost Your Career

8 Feb 2025

Career Advice

What’s the most effective but under-utilized skill in job hunting? Networking. Yes, having a well organized, crisp resume / CV is a good starting point in any job search. But in this article, we ...

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Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

7 Feb 2025

Study Motivation, Study Break

Here at 300Hours, we share lots of tips on how to improve your finance exam performance, all neatly packaged in our 'Study Motivation' section. Here’s an interesting recent tip that our team discovered: ...