Subject: CFA exam results day mega guide, CFA L2 guide pack, CFP exam deadlines

And a guide to recovering from exam failures
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 31d to Feb'25 • 121d to May'25 • 219d to Aug'25

  • Nov CFA exam results mega guide: Best of luck with this week's results announcements. Here's a primer on how to interpret your CFA results charts, how to update your LinkedIn/business profile according to the rules, and how to handle/recover from a potential failure. 

  • CFA L2 in 4 months: If you have passed L1 this week and are looking at registering for L2 in May, you'll need to check out our L2 guide and tips to pass it in just 4 months. 

  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exam deadline: If you're considering a career in financial planning, CFP is one of the better known certifications for this. In the US, CFP exams are held 3x a year, with March exam's early registration on 21st Jan.

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CFA Exam Results: How to Interpret CFA Results Charts

CFA Exam Results: How to Interpret CFA Results Charts

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Does the CFA results chart offer more info than at first glance? In this guide, we go through exactly what information is given through your results PDF, and how the interpretation can be used to make you perform better in your next exam.

CFA results interpretation guide ➔

CFA Exam Results: Top 5 Questions, Answered

CFA Exam Results: Top 5 Questions, Answered

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Candidates often have these five questions at the top of mind as they navigate results day. Here they are, answered and explained.

Top 5 results day FAQs, answered ➔

Your Best Chance to Pass the CFA Exam Starts with Schweser

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How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

How To Properly Show CFA On Resume and LinkedIn

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Want to maximize employer attention to your CV and online profile, but also want to make sure your CFA status is advertised in a way that won't attract CFA Institute's pitchforks? Our guide will show you what to do.

Best way to display CFA everywhere ➔

Failed CFA Exams? 5 Clear Steps To Recover

Failed CFA Exams? 5 Clear Steps To Recover

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Day & Results

Failed your CFA exams? Don't panic, here's a step-by-step guide showing you the best way forward.

Failure recovery plan ➔

Don’t Make the Same Mistake 2X. Switch & Save 50% on UWorld

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Credit analyst training with the CBCA certification

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CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

CFA Level 2 Tips: Top Advice From Previous Candidates

Sophie Macon • CFA

CFA L2 is often regarded as the most challenging level among the CFA levels. To help L2 candidates, we surveyed successful L2 candidates, asking for their most useful pieces of advice.

Passing L2 candidates advice ➔

How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

How I Passed CFA Level 2 With Just Practice Questions

Sam Atari • CFA

Is it possible to pass CFA L2 with just answering practice questions? It seems so. Sam Atari did it, and in this article, he shares exactly how.

L2 with only practice questions ➔

CESGA, ESRS Compliant & Integrated into the HKMA Framework

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EFFAS • Other Qualifications

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9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months

9 Insider Tips to Pass CFA Level 2 in 4 Months

Sophie Macon • CFA

How do you pass CFA L2 with only 4 months' study? Sophie did it - in this guide, she shares her successful game plan and schedule.

CFA L2 in 4 months ➔

CFP Exam Dates: Registration Deadlines Summarized

CFP Exam Dates: Registration Deadlines Summarized

Sophie Macon • CFP

New to CFP exams, or simply need the latest key CFP exam dates? Here’s a neat summary of all the upcoming CFP test dates - register early to get lower registration fees. We've also included a CFA registration FAQ!

CFP exam dates and reg guide ➔

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