Subject: All-new CFA CBT guide, updated MPS estimates, pass rate analysis and more

8 articles • Feb21 ongoing • 27 days to Mar21 • 85 days to May21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • Feb21 ongoing • 27 days to Mar21 • 85 days to May21

Hi everyone


Deadline alert: L2 and L3 May21 final reg deadline tomorrow (23 Feb) so final warning!


Tons of new things again this week:

  • CBT guide: Our all-new complete computer-based testing (CBT) experience and FAQ guide, with everything you need to know for your first CBT exam
  • MPS estimates for Dec20 completed: For all CFA levels. See our updated guide below
  • A brand-new CFA historical pass rate deep-dive
  • Guides for recently-passed candidates: what to do now, and how to optimize your CFA presence on all career platforms

Read, and remember to comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

P.S.: We're working like crazy on a ton of other things so expect more exciting announcements in the coming weeks!

A Super Guide To CFA Computer Based Testing (CBT) From 2021

Zee Tan • Guides

Here’s an epic summary of the CFA computer based testing process, with detailed FAQs.

All you need to know ➔

CFA Passing Score: We Reveal Our Minimum Passing Score (MPS) Estimates

Zee Tan • Guides

We have analyzed and tracked the CFA Minimum Passing Score for all levels since 2012.

Here's how the MPS looks like ➔

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CFA Exam Day Checklist: All the Items You Should Bring for Your CFA Exam (Updated for COVID-19)

Zee Tan • Exam Day Tips

This is THE checklist you need for CFA exam day: what to bring, what to expect, what to wear, and everything else - updated for the latest pandemic-related procedures for the December 2020 exam.

See the latest requirements for Dec20 ➔

How To Properly Display CFA On Resume, LinkedIn & Business Cards

Zee Tan • Career

Learn about CFA digital badges, and how to correctly update your CFA status on resume, CV, LinkedIn, business cards and email signatures.

Learn to show off everywhere ➔

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Failed CFA Exams? Follow Our 5 Clear Steps To Recover

Zee Tan • Study Tips

Failing CFA exams is unfortunately pretty common, but not discussed enough. Here's how to handle it, and bounce back right.

Tips to recover and pass your next exam ➔

CFA Exam Pass Rates: How Difficult Are The CFA Exams?

Sophie Macon • Guides

Often branded the ‘world’s hardest exams’, but how hard is it really? We analyze the pass rates so you can see for yourself.

Data-driven conclusions ➔

CFA Salary: How Much Does A CFA Charter Increase Your Pay By? [2021 Edition]

Zee Tan • Original Research

Read our data-driven original research and surveys into how you'd expect your pay to increase with the CFA charter and MBA.

Learn your expected pay increase ➔

Passed CFA Level 3? Awesome - Now What?

Zee Tan • Guides

Here are 5 key things you should do to maximize your CFA charter credentials.

Optimize your CFA presence everywhere ➔

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What exactly is a 'good' mock score?

Instagram • @300hourscfa • 413 likes • 14 comments

82.5% as @cfa_diary_2021 got here, is pretty solid.

Aim for consistently 70% or more, and adjust accordingly depending on whether you judge the paper was easier or harder than a typical CFA Institute mock.

See the full post ➔

Remember your EOCs!

Twitter • @300hours • 9 likes

The end-of-chapter (EOC) questions in the CFA Institute curriculum are really important, so make sure you attempt them when you're prepping.

They are a good example of how questions are during the exam.

See the full tweet ➔

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