Subject: CFA deadlines changed, Jul'21 care package, FRM exam guides, exam wellbeing

11 articles • 20d to Jul'21 • 57d to Aug'21 • 141d to Nov'21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

11 articles • 20d to Jul'21 • 57d to Aug'21 • 141d to Nov'21

  • Nov'21 exams final reg date changed: It's not the first time CFA Institute has brought registration dates forward. The final reg date for Nov21 exams is now 20 July, not 15 August. There are other minor date changes too, as updated in our article below.
  • Jul'21 candidate guides: It's the last month before exam - we look at practice exam guides, how many you should aim to complete and other last minute preparation tips.
  • FRM exam: We include a beginner's guide for those considering this qualification, as well as exam prep tips for July candidates.
  • Wellbeing: Study burnout is a common issue exam candidates have. We look at how to spot, cure and prevent this.

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


2021-2022 CFA Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Dates have been changed, again.

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CFA Mock Exams: How Many Should You Be Doing?

Zee Tan • CFA • How to Study

How many CFA mock exams should we aim to complete for practice? 8 years' research data shows the optimal # to take on.

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Our Ultimate Guide To CFA Practice Questions

Zee Tan • CFA • Candidate Resources

Where can you get extra CFA practice questions, and which should you get?

The best ones available ➔

CFA Last Minute Preparation: How To Cram Efficiently For CFA Exams

Sophie Macon • CFA • How to Study

What should you do? What areas to focus on if you don’t have enough time? How do you increase your chances of passing the exam?

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What Is FRM Exam? Our Financial Risk Manager Guide

Sophie Macon • FRM

If you’re keen on a career in risk management, consider the Financial Risk Manager (FRM) program by by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP): a two-part, self study set of examinations with global recognition.

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FRM Exam Preparation: 6 Tips To Help You Pass

Zee Tan • FRM

The interest in FRM qualification has grown fast in the last few years, given the increasing demand for risk management skillset in the financial sector.

6 tips to nail the FRM exam ➔

CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Here are 20 things I wish I knew before going through the CFA exams. May they help you on your own journey!

Learn from 20 of my mistakes ➔

Study Burnout: How To Recognize, Cure And Prevent Them

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Here are some useful tips on how to spot the early signs of study burnout, how to address them, and prevent them from happening again.

Eliminate burnout from your exam studies ➔

Had Exam Day CBT Computer Issues, But CFA Institute Not Helping

janster • CFA General Candidate Support • 4 replies

"I recently wrote the CBT. With a few minutes left on my exam the software wouldn’t let me type/click anything. I signaled to the proctor and was trying to fix it. But by that point the counter went to zero and the exam finished. Prometric sent a complaint/ticket to CFAI."

See the full support discussion ➔

FMVA And CFA: How To Do Both Together

aveksharaina • CFA General Candidate Support • 3 replies

"Is it a good idea to prepare for CFA and FMVA together? How much time do I contribute to each in that case?"

See the full support discussion ➔

CFA Institute Level 1 Mock Exam Missing?

KaranTalwar • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 3 replies

"Hi guys. Can anyone help me access the mock exam provided by the cfa institute? I was giving the exam yesterday and the exam just abruptly shut. Now I’m unable to locate/access the mock exam dashboard. Is anyone else also facing the same issue? Can someone please help me?"

See the full support discussion ➔

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CFA Reading List

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CFA Movies List

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