Subject: 2025 CFA curriculum, improve your study focus, new qualification deep dive

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8 articles • 72d to Nov'24 • 164d to Feb'25 • 254d to May'25

  • 2025 CFA Curriculum: For those of you taking the CFA exams next year, we have painstakingly combed through every detail and summarized the curriculum changes for Level 1, 2 and 3. And also updated our recommendation on topic study orders. Check. Them. All. Out.

  • Increase study focus: Do you often find your mind wandering off when studying, especially if something just doesn't make sense? Read our epic guide on how to focus better even when you're tired, although we share tips on how to spot burnouts too - it's a fine line to balance. 

  • GARP's SCR certification: Registration deadline for October exam is on 30 September. We also summarize the latest changes in exam structure for this coming exam. 

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Zee Tan, 300Hours 🥗


CFA Curriculum Changes 2025: A Solid Summary

CFA Curriculum Changes 2025: A Solid Summary

Sophie Macon • CFA

Quite a lot of changes in 2025, especially in L3. Here's all the important changes you need to know.

2025 curriculum changes ➔

What Is The Best CFA Level 1 Study Order? [2025]

What Is The Best CFA Level 1 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan • CFA

Candidates may be surprised to hear that there is a 'best' order to study CFA L1 topics. We've worked with experienced CFA tutors to show you an optimized order, to get the best out of your study time.

Best L1 study order ➔

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2024 CFA Level I Practice Pack

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What Is The Best CFA Level 2 Study Order? [2025]

What Is The Best CFA Level 2 Study Order? [2025]

Zee Tan • CFA

There's an optimal way to approach CFA L2 to make sure every topic is understood well. Here's the list, as recommended by expert CFA tutors.

Best L2 study order ➔

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What's The Best CFA Level 3 Study Order?

Zee Tan • CFA

The order of how you study CFA topics could be most important of all in L3, given the wide range of topic variety. In this guide, we go through the updated lists.

Best L3 study order ➔

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How To Focus When Studying, Even When You

How To Focus When Studying, Even When You're Tired

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

There are a few proven ways to sharpen your focus for studying, even when you're tired. Our guide will go through the most useful ones for your exam.

Focus rules for studying ➔

Study Burnout: How To Recognize, Cure And Prevent Them

Study Burnout: How To Recognize, Cure And Prevent Them

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Burnout can really disrupt exam preparation. Here is how to know when you're appraoching burnout, how to prevent it, and how to cure it.

Burnout-busting tips ➔

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Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Chewing gum has a surprising effect in helping your exam performance. Here's how to do it.

How to chew gum to help your exam performance ➔

GARP SCR Certificate: A Handy Beginner

GARP SCR Certificate: A Handy Beginner's Guide

Sophie Macon • ESG

What is the GARP SCR certificate? In this guide, we go through the full exam format, framework, costs and benefits, to help you see if it's a good fit for you.

Check out GARP's SCR ➔

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