Have I got 300 hours to spare for my CFA® level 1 studies?

Apart from differences in study habits and personality, the amount of time that you are able to allocate to test preparation is another big differentiating factor. Are you in a relationship? Do you have a busy social schedule? Do you work 70 hour weeks? Do you have...

CFA® Program or Schweser Mock Exams?

I think the best answer to this question is both… The mock exams from Schweser as well as the CFA Institute are pretty good practice for the real test, at least in my experience. The CFA Institute has obviously got the upper hand in terms of knowing what is...

What to review the last month before the exam?

Don’t attempt to re-read the curriculum during the last month: The last month leading up to the test should be centered on question practice. This is going to sound a little bit harsh, but you should really have finished reading the curriculum about a month...

3 month level 1 CFA® exam study plan

A 3 month level 1 CFA® exam study plan does not actually afford you much time. It is definitely doable, but not without a strong commitment from you. If you have already decided to prepare for the level 1 CFA® exam in 3 months, let’s move on (But for those of...