Subject: CFA early-start, early failure signs, CAIA 2024

8 articles • 42d to Feb'24 • 128d to May'24 • 225d to Aug'24
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8 articles • 42d to Feb'24 • 128d to May'24 • 225d to Aug'24

  • CFA in university: Given the recent changes in L1 entry requirements, we discuss the pros and cons of studying for CFA whilst in college. With the hindsight of having gone through the CFA Program ourselves.

  • Failing CFA exams: With the pass rates, this unfortunately happens quite often but doesn't get talked about enough. We look at common early warning signs of likelihood of failing the exams, and discuss how to boost your motivation and be more disciplined to succeed (in anything).
  • CAIA in 2024: For those interested in an international recognition in alternative investments, check out CAIA designation in our beginner's guide. Registration closes for the March 2024 exam on 12 Feb.

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Zee Tan, 300Hours 🌳


Should You Consider CFA In College?

Should You Consider CFA In College?

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Is taking the CFA exams in college a good idea? In our cover-all guide, we weigh all the pros and cons, as well as candidates' experiences from both sides.

CFA in college, yay or nay ➔

CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview

CFA Entry Requirements: A Detailed Overview

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Overview

CFA exam entry requirements are more complicated than ever. L1 has its own set, L2 a separate set, and to get your charter, there's a different set of requirements. We go through them all, so that you don't get caught out, having put in the hard work!

Full CFA exam entry requirements ➔

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2024 CFA Level I Practice Pack

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CFA Institute • Study Resources

Registered CFA Level I candidates! Supplement your studies with even more questions and mock exams, all written by the authors of the CFA Program.

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CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

What are the top things that candidates wished they knew before studying for the CFA exams? We go through the top 20.

Top 20 CFA lessons ➔

9 Potential CFA Exam Failure Signs To Be Aware Of

9 Potential CFA Exam Failure Signs To Be Aware Of

mikey • CFA • How to Study

Are you on track to fail your CFA exams? Here are the signs to look out for.

CFA exam failure signs ➔

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7 CFA Motivational Techniques To Stay Sane While Studying, Job Hunting & Working

7 CFA Motivational Techniques To Stay Sane While Studying, Job Hunting & Working

Matthew Buonopane • Study Motivation

How do you stay motivated when in the trenches of the long CFA preparation slog? Here are 7 techniques to keep the pep in your step.

7 motivational boosters to try ➔

How To Be More Disciplined, Instantly

How To Be More Disciplined, Instantly

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Discipline matters a lot to the efficiency and quality of your exam preparation. But how do you get sufficiently disciplined? In this guide we go through what it means to study in a disciplined manner, as well as tried-and-true techniques to instantly boost your discipline in your studies.

Becomen more disciplined, now ➔

CAIA Exam: What Is Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst?

CAIA Exam: What Is Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst?

Sophie Macon • CAIA

In the area of alternative investments, the CAIA qualification needs no introduction. But what is the process of obtaining one? In this guide, we go through the benefits of the CAIA qualification, what you need to do, and how to fit it into your career path.

All about CAIA ➔

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What's The Total CAIA Fees? A Useful Estimate

Sophie Macon • CAIA

What is the full cost of the CAIA exams and associated preparation? The full bill is often opaque. But in this guide, we tally up all the direct and indirect costs to show you the full bill.

Full cost of CAIA exams ➔

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