Subject: CFA Feb21 FAQ, May21 regs, online proctored testing (OPT) details

8 articles • 15 days to Feb21 • 41 days to Mar21 • 106 days to May21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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8 articles • 15 days to Feb21 • 41 days to Mar21 • 106 days to May21

Feb21 news: This week, we go through CFA Institute's latest email to Feb21 candidates and answer burning questions with CFAI-verified answers, and our CBT-updated exam day checklist.

New guides: More details on Online Proctored Testing (OPT), as well as alternative qualifications that also offer online exams (including CAIA, IMC, ESG).


May21 reminder: Registration for L1 May21 exams have closed early (originally 23rd Feb), but L2 and L3 May21 is still open. If you want to shoot for L2/L3 May21, better get registered before another quiet early closure.


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Zee Tan, 300Hours

Feb21: What CFA Institute’s recent emails mean for candidates

Zee Tan • News

CFA Institute sent a follow up email last week to CFA Feb21 candidates as promised, which seem to have caused some candidate confusion and frustration. We verified some points with CFA Institute and answer candidates' burning questions.

What it all means ➔

Here's How CFA Online Proctored Testing (OPT) Will Work

Sophie Macon • Guides

Since the first mention of online proctored testing (OPT) on 12th Jan 2021, CFA Institute has promptly revealed more information about this online proctored exam option last week.

Here's what we know so far ➔

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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 Recognize, Cure and Prevent CFA Exam Burnout

Zee Tan • Study Tips

All CFA exam candidates know it. Others may not understand, but we do – the CFA exams are hardcore. The burnout is real.

How to avoid or cure burnout ➔

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How to Expertly Manage CFA L1 Exam Time

Zee Tan • Exam Tips

In CFA Level I, time will most likely be your enemy. And in this article, I will teach you how to fight it.

How to effectively manage exam time ➔

The Definitive Guide to the CAIA Exams

Sophie Macon • Guides

This new guide is packed with the latest information that will aid your decision making on CAIA certification.

Learn if CAIA right for you ➔

IMC (Investment Management Certificate): A Beginner's Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

Did you know that in certain situations, the IMC qualification can be more suitable than taking on the CFA exams?

Find out how ➔

CFA Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Certificate: A Beginner's Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought ESG (environmental, social and governance) issues to the forefront of everyone's minds. The Certificate in ESG Investing may be the answer to augment your current skillset with sustainable finance credentials.

Read Sophie's ultimate guide to ESG ➔

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