Subject: Nov'21 test center news, CFA scholarships, ESG, FRM pass rates and results day

12 articles • 72d to Nov'21 • 163d to Feb'22 • 254d to May'22 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
300Hours CFA Blog

12 articles • 72d to Nov'21 • 163d to Feb'22 • 254d to May'22

  • Nov21 exam test center news: Test centers in Milan, Victoria (BC), Dubai and Jakarta have been filled. Please search nearby cities to find an available appointment. Impacted candidates have been emailed about alternatives.
  • CFA scholarships opening soon: Finally there's some news on this front! Women's Scholarship application opens on 7 Sep, Student/Professor scholarships on 16 Sep. Access scholarship opens in 'fall this year' (exact date TBC).
  • ESG certificate now fully transitioned to CFA Institute (from CFA UK): Check out our updated guide on Certificate of ESG Investing.
  • Sleep deprivation and the art of juggling a hectic life: we discuss these important issues about looking after yourself in the long run, and more importantly, what is the optimal level of sleep according to research, and whether you can train yourself to sleep less (but why?!).
  • FRM pass rates and P1 Jul21 results day: Interestingly, unlike CFA exams' trend, FRM May21's pass rates remained relatively stable vs. historical years. We also expect Part 1 Jul21 results next week, which we would love to collect results data for some analysis, so don't forget to send us yours!

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


CFA Scholarships: How To Successfully Get Them

Alexander Law • CFA • Exam Overview

There are a variety of CFA scholarships available for candidates, allowing you to reduce the enrollment and signup fees to as low as $250. Here's how to get them.

How to land a scholarship ➔

CFA ESG Certificate: Our Easy Guide

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

ESG is fast-rising. CFA Institute’s ESG Certificate may be a practical and affordable answer to augment your current skillset with some sustainable finance credentials.

All about CFA Institute's ESG certification ➔

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Sleep Deprivation: Here's What Research Says You Need To Know

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

In balancing your exam preparation and full-time job, it’s tempting to cut on sleep hours in a bid to ‘do more’. Sure, you might feel a great sense of achievement in the short run with a few cups of coffee. But it will catch up and knock you out with a gusto.

How sleep deprivation makes it all horrible ➔

8 Simple Steps To Balance Studying And Work

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

How does one cope with having a demanding job, a family and studying for the exams at the same time? How do we achieve that delicate sense of balance around work, CFA studies and life?

8 steps to do it all ➔

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When Are FRM Exam Results Released?

Sophie Macon • FRM

Here are our estimated FRM results dates, and also - send in your FRM results for MPS research!

When FRM results will be announced ➔

FRM Exam Pass Rates: How Hard Are FRM Exams?

Sophie Macon • FRM

Historical FRM pass rates and third party benchmarking studies in order to help you decide whether FRM exams suits you.

All about FRM pass rates ➔

CFA August 2021 Cancelled: Latest List Of Locations

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Overview

The latest COVID cancellations for the August CFA exams

The latest cancelled locations ➔

CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

Zee Tan • CFA • Exam Overview

As a charterholder, here are 20 things I wish I knew before going through the CFA exams.

Avoid my mistakes ➔

Want To Start My Prep After A Gap Of 6 Months.

shinobi • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 2 replies

"I sat for the Level 1 CFA exam in Feb and didn't pass. I am taking the test again in November 21 now and want to start preparing again. Can you please tell me where to start?"

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CFA Institute Level 1 Mock Exam Missing?

KaranTalwar • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 6 replies

"I’m taking the exams in a week and I went online to do the mocks and they have disappeared."

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When Will 2022 CFA Registration Dates Be Announced/released?

cfacfa1959 • CFA Level 2 Candidate Support • 4 replies

"When will the August 2022 Level 2 registration open?"

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CFA Exam Payment Issue: No Payment Confirmation

Rishabhsharma • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 20 replies

"I've paid by invoice, but I've not got a payment confirmation. Platform hasn't updated to show I'm registered either. Help!"

See the full support discussion ➔

Catlike Financial Analyst

Instagram • @300hourscfa • 654 likes • 6 comments

🐱 "Ah, so that's how you price a 5-year bond. Now get me food."⠀

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CFA vs CPA: who gets paid more?

Twitter • @300hours • 6 likes • 1 replies/RTs

From our own databases and PayScales, we’ve deduced that the average CFA charterholder in the US is estimated to earn $95,023.

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