Subject: CFA pass/fail guidance, practice exams and calc guides

8 articles • 23 days to Feb21 • 49 days to Mar21 • 114 days to May21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
300Hours CFA Blog

8 articles • 23 days to Feb21 • 49 days to Mar21 • 114 days to May21

There's something for everyone this week after the CFA results announcement, pass or fail:

  • Congrats to those who have passed Dec20 L1 and L2: below are some of our most useful resources for your next steps, updated for all 2021 changes.
  • Failed? We've also got a guide on how to effectively bounce back from that.
  • Prepping for an upcoming exam? Check our practice exam guides (free), and also included are some lesser-known tips and tricks for your CFA/FRM/CAIA calculators - all covered below.

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

CFA Level 2: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months (Proven)

Sophie Macon • Guides

Fly by L2 by knowing the key problem areas for L2, and having a killer 4-month study plan.

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CFA Level 3: How To Prepare & Pass CFA In 18 Months (Proven)

Sophie Macon • Guides

Don't repeat the mistakes I made in L3.

Pass your ass, through the last level in the CFA class. (watch out, Eminem) ➔

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Failed CFA Exams? Follow Our 5 Clear Steps To Recover

Zee Tan • Study Tips

Failing CFA exams is unfortunately pretty common, but not discussed enough. Here's how to handle it, and bounce back right.

Tips to recover and pass your next exam ➔

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The Ultimate Guide To CFA Practice Exams

Sophie Macon • Guides

Where can you get extra mocks, and which to get? As per previous years, we've listed our top recommendations (and any offers) in an easy-to-choose menu.

Some are even free ➔

What Is The CFA Exam? A Useful Beginner's Guide

Sophie Macon • Guides

The CFA exams have recently undergone huge changes in exam format, schedules and even results formats.

How the CFA exams are like in 2021 ➔

BA II Plus Guide: How To Use Your CFA Exam Calculator Better

Sophie Macon • Guides

Here's a list of lesser known functions that I used for my exams for the BA II Plus calculator.

Speed up your calculations and reduce errors ➔

How To Use HP12C Calculator Better For CFA, FRM And CAIA Exams

Matthew Buonopane • Guides

Our ultimate guide to the HP12C for the CFA exams. Focusing on tips, time-saving functions & keystroke cards.

Master your HP12C ➔

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#DeskGoals

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What a CFA study setup - I particularly like Brown Hamster Dude in the lower right corner.

What is your study setup?

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How to Pimp Your Status on LinkedIn

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Here are 3 main ways to pimp your CFA status on LinkedIn. No point earning your stripes if you don't know how to market them, so take some time today to address this properly.

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