Subject: CFA Feb-21 MPS, May-21 guides, deadlines this week

The latest MPS datapoint to our analysis, carried out since 2012. Pretty surprising stuff this time around. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
300Hours CFA Blog

10 articles • 29d to May21 • 90d to Jul21 • 127d to Aug21

  • Our Feb-2021 CFA MPS analysis: The latest MPS datapoint to our analysis, carried out since 2012. Pretty surprising stuff this time around.
  • Pass or fail, we've got you covered. Guides on how to best update your CFA status on professional contact points, and how to best recover from failure.
  • Gear up for May-2021: Including a cover-all CBT info guide, as well as our guide on how to answer CFA essay questions 
  • L1 Jul-21 registration closes 20th Apr: That's tomorrow - Feb-21 candidates have also reported being able to apply and schedule despite being just 5 months away.

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CFA Level 1 Economics: Our Cheat Sheet

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We prioritize and highlight the absolute key concepts and formula you need to know for each topic.

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

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The MPS estimates are pretty surprising this time around.

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

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Here’s our comprehensive guide on how to update your CFA status correctly per CFA Institute guidelines.

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Failed CFA Exams? Follow Our 5 Clear Steps To Recover

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So how can you adequately recover from this disappointment, and ensure you bounce back stronger than before? Should you even retake the exams or just give it up?

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

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Here’s one epic summary of all the new CFA computer based testing process in one place, with detailed FAQs which we recommend you look through.

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How To Become Awesome At Answering CFA Level 3 Essay Questions

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We’ve delved deeper, drawn from our experience as charterholders, consulted the experts and put together a guide to answering CFA Level 3 essay questions.

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Revise Faster: How To Finish All Mock Exams By CFA Exam Day

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So you bought a whole bunch of mock exams. But are you on track to finish all of them by CFA exam day?

Why finishing matters, and how to do it ➔

8 CFA Exam Failure Signs That You Should Watch Out For

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If you’re studying for the CFA exam, how do you know if you’re doing OK?

How to know if you're in trouble ➔

How Should I Plan My 3rd Attempt For CFA Level 1?

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"Any suggestions on strategy for my third attempt which I am planning in August21?"

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How To Appeal If Your CFA Result Is Close To Passing?

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"Is there an appeals process if your CFA result is close to passing? I remember reading about an ethics adjustment in one of the articles."

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A superfood breakfast gets you primed for a super study session!

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Study Kitty

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When the cat has more concentration that you do for derivatives.

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