Subject: CFA exam policies updates, hiring primer and advice, and how to study better for any exam

8 articles • 57d to May'22 • 155d to Aug'22 • 239d to Nov'22 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 57d to May'22 • 155d to Aug'22 • 239d to Nov'22

  • CFA exam policies update: We summarized the latest updates on CFA Institute's deferral, refund and withdrawal policies for 2022 exams.

  • Hiring primer for CFA candidates: Here's some talking points you can use during job or promotion interviews about the CFA program. We also reviewed Topresume writing services to see if they are up to scratch.
  • How to study better: We look at the latest research on whether listening to music or chewing gum helps studying. And review the best headphones and earbuds for studying.

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Zee Tan, 300Hours 🤹‍♂️


CFA Deferral Policy: How To Make Exam Changes, Simplified

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Need your CFA exam deferred? Here's what's allowed, and how to make any exam changes.

What CFA changes are possible ➔

CFA Refund And Withdrawal Policy, Clearly Explained

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

Are you eligible to withdraw or even get a refund for your CFA exam cancellation? It depends on your situation.

Find out what you're entitled to ➔

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UWorld Finance • Prep Providers

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CFA Exam Changes: 10 Lesser-Known Updates You Should Know

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

The CFA exam has gone through many changes recently. Here are some lesser-known but equally important updates.

Exam changes you may not know about ➔

CFA Charterholders: Why Top Firms Prefer Hiring Them

Zee Tan • Career Advice

CFA charterholders are in demand. Find out why, from top firms.

Why CFA charterholders get jobs ➔

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Kaplan • Prep Providers

If you're thinking about the CFA, now is the time to book. As a trusted provider, Kaplan will set you up for success with everything you need to pass.

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TopResume Review: Is It Worth It & Legit?

mikey • Career Advice

Does a resume review service actually help? I tried one to find out.

What a resume review service does for you ➔

Does Music Help You Study? How To Use Music For Exam Success

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

Does focus music help your studies? Here's how to use it well for your exams.

Choose the right music for study ➔

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Does Chewing Gum While Studying Help Exam Performance?

Zee Tan • CAIA

Does chewing gum actually help exam performance?

It does, in a weird way ➔

The Best Headphones For Studying (and Earbuds Too)

Zee Tan • Study Break

Do you have the optimal audio gear for studying? We test out the best, and here's what we think.

Our cherry-picked ear gear ➔

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