Subject: [Read] Studies comparing CFA exam study methods' effectiveness

7 articles • 152 days to Dec20 • 232 days to Feb21 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌
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7 articles • 152 days to Dec20 • 232 days to Feb21

This week: how to optimize your exam study approach for the CFA exam.


We've included our best 'study optimization' guides, along with an all-new, updated study method guide, results of a comprehensive scientific study comparing the effectiveness of 10 study methods.


Check them all out below - and leave a comment!
Zee Tan, 300Hours

How To Study Effectively: Proven Methods That Work for CFA, FRM & CAIA Exams

Sophie Macon • Tools

The Dunlosky study compared a comprehensive list of study methods for their effectiveness. We've assessed it from a financial exams perspective, and list the best study methods for your exam.

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CFA Level 1 Topics: What is the Best Study Order?

Zee Tan, John Bowman, Rob Thakur • Study Secrets

There are 18 study sessions in CFA Institute L1 curriculum. But should you study them in order?

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CFA Level 2 Topics: What is the Best Study Order?

Zee Tan, John Bowman, Simon Holohan • Study Secrets

What is the best order to study the topics in CFA Institute L2 curriculum?

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CFA Level 3 Topics: What is the Best Study Order?

Sophie Macon • Study Secrets

Having passed the CFA Level 3 exam, here's my view on the optimal order of topics to study (and why).

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The Free CFA Study Material List 2020

Zee Tan • Resources

We've curated the best available CFA materials that don't require paying, so you can get straight into exam preparation mode.

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CFA L1 Practice Test: 60 Questions, Full Answers and Analytics

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CFA Exams: 20 Things I Wish I Knew Beforehand

Zee Tan • Study Secrets

Here's a list of things I wish I knew before I registered for the CFA exams. May they help you avoid my mistakes!

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Do you use Post-It notes in your exam studies?

300hourscfa • Instagram

"I'm a massive Post-It fiend as well, I use it for everything from to-dos (stuck to the side of my laptop screen) to study notes. No e-solution can quite top the good old square scrap of paper with the not-quite-so-sticky back.⠀⠀


For CFA exam studies, Post-Its can be very useful to insert notes instead of scribbling directly on the pages. Different ink colours for different topics keeps things fresh!"

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