Subject: Important CFA exam changes announced, and other timely guides

8 articles • 36 days to Feb21 • 62 days to Mar21 • 127 days to May21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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8 articles • 36 days to Feb21 • 62 days to Mar21 • 127 days to May21

CFA Institute announced online proctoring testing (OPT) for specific Feb21 circumstances, deferrals, along with some policy changes.


Key dates for the new one-off 2021 exam windows have also been announced (L1 July21, L2 Nov21, L3 Aug21). 

Confused yet? We have included a comprehensive summary of all key changes below to make sure you have everything in one place. Other timely guides around results day and scholarships are also below.


Read through, and comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

2021 CFA Changes: 10 Lesser-Known Changes You Should Know

Zee Tan • Guides

Besides the headline changes coming to CFA 2021 (e.g. CBT), there are also lesser-known changes that will still affect you

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18 Actionable Ways To Improve Memory For Studying [CFA Exam Edition]

Sophie Macon • Study Tips

In this guide, I'll show you 18 actionable ways to improve your memory, with CFA-exam-specific examples.

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The Seven Habits of Highly Effective CFA® Exam Candidates

Sophie Macon • Study Tips

I've summarised the best practices you need to pass Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3 (in one-go, preferably). All you need to do is apply these techniques consistently, track your progress and see the difference for yourself.

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2021 CFA Exam Dates: Important Deadlines You Need To Know

Christine Martinez • Tools

CFA Institute keeps changing stuff up. We keep all relevant dates for your CFA exam in once place, so you can focus on studying without missing a deadline.

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When Will My CFA Exam Results Be Released?

Christine Martinez • Exam Results

Although the CFA Institute announces most of the relevant dates on the CFA exam calendar right at the start, a pretty significant date is usually missing until the last minute - the CFA exam results date. But it can be predicted, quite reliably, a year in advance.

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CFA Scholarships: How to Successfully Get Them

Alexander Law • Resources

Access Scholarship deadline is on the 15th of September. Learn how I successfully applied for mine, three times.

How the scholarship process works ➔

How To Focus When Studying, Even When You're Tired

Sophie Macon • Study Wellness

CFA prep making you feel tired, difficult to concentrate, or just plain sleepy? Here's 14 proven ways to stay alert and focused.

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CFA Exams Postponed? Here are 16 Alternative Courses You Can Complete During Lockdown

Sophie Macon • Guides

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Latest CFA exam changes

Instagram • @300hourscfa • 335 likes • 43 comments

This just in: CFA Institute is likely offering an Online Proctored Testing (OPT) exam for candidates whose Feb21 exams are cancelled due to COVID where possible.

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Impossible... until it's done.

Twitter • @300hours • 9 likes • 2 replies/RTs

I remember my CFA L2 'fail' email very clearly, sincerely regretting to inform me that my choices were either to give up, or do it all over again.

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