Subject: [Read] Sophie's "Pass CFA in 18 months" guides

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6 articles • 173 days to Dec20 exam

Sophie, a senior 3H contributor, passed the CFA exams super-fast in 18 months.

(I needed a retry for L2, myself...)


She's written guides for all CFA levels based on her experiences, and updated it for the latest curriculum and schedule changes.

Check them out, and remember to comment.
Zee Tan, 300Hours


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

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) ➔

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

Sophie Macon • Guides

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

Don't get stuck in a failing loop in L2 ➔

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CFA Level 1: How to Prepare and Pass in 18 Months

Sophie Macon • Study Secrets

I got my CFA charter within 18 months. Here's a summary of my Level 1 study strategy with some useful tips.

Pass the CFA exam, fast ➔

BA II Plus Guide: How To Use Your CFA Calculator

Sophie Macon • Guides

Speed matters in the CFA exam. It's worth investing some time to learn how to use your calculator better. Sophie has gone through all the manuals to distill the best hacks for your exam.

Master your calculator ➔

2020 Changes: CFA Exam Curriculum and Topic Weights

Sophie Macon • Resources

Did you know that CFA Institute updates their curriculum and topic weights annually for all 3 levels?

Find out what's changed ➔

The Ultimate List of BA II Plus Calculator Tips for Your CFA Exam

Sophie Macon • Resources

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

Speed up your calculations and reduce errors ➔

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