Subject: [Articles] The CFA Commandments: golden rules to follow for every level

8 new + updated articles • 96 days to exam ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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8 new + updated articles • 96 days to exam

The CFA exams can be simple to pass ... if you know what to do.

That's the essence of our Commandments articles - golden rules for every CFA level. Follow them, and you'll have the fastest and easiest path through the CFA Program possible.

Check them out below, and leave us a comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

CFA Level 1 Commandments: 10 Golden Rules to Follow for Your Prep

Zee Tan • Guides

Facing the first challenge of your CFA journey can be overwhelming. But that's normal. And you are not alone, because we are here to guide you through this.

Learn how to smash L1 ➔

CFA Level 2 Commandments: 10 Golden Rules to Follow for Your Prep

Christine Martinez • Guides

The L2 exam is a different beast, with a reputation to be the most challenging exam with the most material to cover.

How to navigate L2 ➔

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CFA Level 3 Commandments: 10 Golden Rules to Follow for Your Prep

Christine Martinez • Guides

Level 3 tends to be underestimated and also the most misunderstood - it's not that candidates don't spend enough time preparing, but rather sometimes don't spend the time to understand how Level 3 works.

Avoid common L3 mistakes ➔

BA II Plus Guide: How To Use Your CFA Calculator

Sophie Macon • Guides

Speed matters in the CFA exam. It's worth investing some time to learn how to use your calculator better. Sophie has gone through all the manuals to distill the best hacks for your exam.

Master your calculator ➔

The Seven Habits of Highly Effective CFA Exam Candidates

Sophie Macon • Study Secrets

What do highly effective CFA candidates do? Apply these techniques, track your progress and see the difference for yourself!

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CFA Level 1 Topics: What is the Best Study Order?

Zee Tan, John Bowman, Rob Thakur • Study Secrets

There are 18 study sessions in CFA Institute L1 curriculum. But should you study them in order?

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CFA Level 2 Topics: What is the Best Study Order?

Zee Tan, John Bowman, Simon Holohan • Study Secrets

What is the best order to study the topics in CFA Institute L2 curriculum?

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CFA Level 3 Topics: What is the Best Study Order?

Sophie Macon • Study Secrets

Having passed the CFA Level 3 exam, here's my view on the optimal order of topics to study (and why).

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