The results are out! Did you pass?
After a long wait – the question that has been bugging you has now been answered.
Just a few minutes past 9am ET, the results are finally here, and individual results emails are flying in, being opened and read as this is being typed.
Here’s a quick Q&A to round-up today’s CFA Level I results.
Unfortunately the CFA Institute does not publish your detailed score. You will receive a Pass / Fail grade and in the case of a Fail, an additional Band 1-10 score (10 indicating the closest to a Pass grade). You will also receive a categorical score on your exam topics – just 3 categories: 0-50%, 51-70%, 71% and above.
Remember that you can get further analysis on your individual result by using our free Analyze Results tool. Just enter your details and a detailed analysis will instantly be delivered to your inbox.
How does the pass rate compare?
This time, the pass rate was 37% – 1% lower than June 2012.
The pass rate continues to decline – below are all historical datapoints as a comparison (mouse over to interact). We’ve got more historical pass rate data here.
I didn’t pass 🙁
That really blows. We’ve gone through a few failures ourselves, so we understand how crappy it is to push yourself through all this hard work only to not get through. Here are 5 steps to make the most of this experience.
Retabulation.
If you’re not satisfied with your results and wish to request a retabulation, note that this is only a technical check to ensure that your paper was graded correctly with no mistakes. It is not a subjective reconsideration of your case so only request one if you think there has been an error in the grading process.
It’s highly unlikely that you’ll be upgraded to a pass as a result of retabulation – we’ve never heard of it happening, to be honest.
How were your results today? We’d be happy to hear about them below, and remember to get detailed analysis from our Analyze Results tool!
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Passed! – Materials used: CFA Institute Curriculum, CFA Institute Practice Questions & Exams, Kaplan Schweser – Your 40/60/80 score is: 64.7% Thanks, guys. You’re doing great work.
Passed. Here are the results of my score analysis: – Your 40/60/80 score is: 73.7% – Your minimum score is: 64.7% – Your maximum score is: 90.5% Thank you so much for providing this tool, it is quite helpful.
You’re welcome! We’re working hard on a few other things to be even more helpful to your prep, so keep your eyes peeled!
– Your indicated grade: Pass – Materials used: CFA Institute Curriculum, CFA Institute Practice Questions & Exams, Kaplan Schweser, 300Hours.com, AnalystForum.com – Your 40/60/80 score is: 71.3% – Your minimum score is: 62.3% – Your maximum score is: 87% I walked out thinking this could have gone either way, as I did not have anywhere close to 300 hours to prepare. On top, employer did not let me have any time off, and I ended up working late the night before the exam. Very happy that I ended up in the 37%. Haven’t actually posted to 300hours before, but I did read virtually every blog post over the few months that I studied for level I. Quite helpful, thanks for this resource.
Congrats James P, you’re most welcome. It’s comments like these that make our days worthwhile, so don’t hesitate to say hi or let us know your thoughts in the future. We’ll see you around for Level II and Level III – go celebrate now!
Your indicated grade: Pass – Materials used: CFA Institute Curriculum, CFA Institute Practice Questions & Exams, http://arifirfanullah.com/ – Your 40/60/80 score is: 72% Please tell me what this 72% represent???
Hi Munawar! The 40/60/80 score is a rough idea of what your actual score might be, by applying an empirical calculation to the scored categories you submitted. The lowest category (less than 50%) is given a weight of 40%, the middle category (50-70%) is given a weight of 60%, and the highest category (>70%) is given a weight of 80%. This is obviously not exact but gives a point of reference. More information can be found in this post: http://www.300hours.com/1/post/2019/01/cfa-level-i-dec-2018-results-how-to-get-your-results-analyzed-on-results-day.html Chris
Passed. – Your indicated grade: Pass – Materials used: CFA Institute Curriculum, CFA Institute Practice Questions & Exams. – Your 40/60/80 score is: 66,3%
Congratulations Yuna, here’s a virtual toast from the 300 Hours team!
Did not pass 🙁 40/60/80 score: 63% Must have really bombed the Quant Methods. But will be trying again in the summer!
Hi Nate, Sorry to hear that, but we love your never-give-up attitude! We will be working on analysing candidates’ performance in this exam to provide some helpful insights to you all. Our semi annual Results Analysis Report should be ready in a month’s time. Stay tuned for that. Christine
Passed! By the skin of my teeth! 40/60/80 score is: 63.3% !!!! (Probably close to the MPS)
Nice one James, time to celebrate!
It is normal 37% rate pass? :S I will take in June for first time…
Hi Nova, All the historical pass rates are under the section “How does the pass rate compare?” above. It’s been around this region since 2003. Don’t worry, we hope with our tips and guidance at 300 Hours (+ some hardwork on your part), you’ll have a solid chance to pass in June. We are here for you! Christine
Passed. Thanks so much for this website, guidance, and support. This site has certainly been and will continue to be a valuable resource. – Your indicated grade: Pass – Materials used: CFA Institute Curriculum, CFA Institute Practice Questions & Exams, Kaplan Schweser, 300Hours.com – Your 40/60/80 score is: 74.7% – Your minimum score is: 65.7% – Your maximum score is: 92%
Congratulations JM, We are glad you found 300 Hours helpful, you just made our day! Do spread the word to other candidates and thanks for your support so far. Christine
Congrats to those who passed! Get your analytics and spread the word! @D: Of course not. Emails just take some time to all go out – you might have to wait for an hour or so.
PASSED!!!!!! Thanks for participating! Here is your estimate summary: – Your indicated grade: Pass – Materials used: CFA Institute Curriculum, Kaplan Schweser – Your 40/60/80 score is: 73.6% – Your minimum score is: 63.2% – Your maximum score is: 90.5%
I passed!!! There is no way to describe how happy I am. I wish I could take the day off and go celebrate 🙂
I have not received my email yet.Do they send emails to only one who passed?
still waiting for my result………… grr!