Subject: This week in CFA/FRM/CAIA/ESG: Study music, work posture & mobility, CFA evaluation, CFA + FRM game plan

12 articles • 85d to May'22 • 183d to Aug'22 • 267d to Nov'22 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ 
300Hours CFA Blog

12 articles • 85d to May'22 • 183d to Aug'22 • 267d to Nov'22

  • Study music: Is study music actually helpful, or should we study in silence for maximum focus? Check out our new epic guide on study music and what types are better (nice long read!). 

  • Do you have a good sitting posture? Given prolonged sitting during studying and work, do make sure you're sitting right and doing these 13 amazing desk stretches to help your long term mobility. Try them now, it only takes 10 minutes :)

  • Considering CFA now or later? We discuss the pros and cons of studying for CFA whilst at university, how you can assess if it is worth it to you, and whether focusing on job search now via improving your resume is a better current alternative.

  • CFA and FRM game plan: For those considering aiming for both CFA and FRM qualifications, here's one of our reader's game plans on how to tackle them both efficiently. 


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


Does Music Help You Study? How To Use Music For Study & Exam Success

Sophie Macon • Study Motivation

While there are a number of ways to improve study memory, is listening to music one of them? Does music help you study better and improve concentration?

Find out if music can help your exam scores ➔

13 Easy Desk Stretches To Do For Better Posture

Zee Tan • Study Motivation

Posture and mobility are important. Here's how to stay supple even during those long gruelling work sessions.

This way to flexibility while studying ➔

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CFA Flashcards: 7 Simple Tips To Create An Effective One

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Flashcards are a really useful tool for memory retention, but they have to be done right.

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Should You Consider CFA In College Or University?

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Should you be taking the CFA exams alongside your university program?

How to decide ➔

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Does CFA Help? Maybe, But It's Not A Golden Ticket To Jobs

Zee Tan • Career Advice

Will the CFA exams help you get your dream job?

How CFA helps with your career search ➔

How To Write A Killer Resume That Gets You Hired

Sophie Macon • Career Advice

What kind of resume performs the best? We draw from expert advice and experience to help.

How to craft the perfect resume ➔

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CFA Value: Is CFA Worth It? Should I Take It?

Sophie Macon • CFA • Exam Overview

Is the CFA Program really worth it?

Find out if it's worth it for you ➔

CFA And FRM: Best Way To Get Both Quickly

Aakanksha • CFA • Exam Overview

The challenge of taking up two finance qualifications seemed impossible to me, at that time, with 5 levels of exams, each demanding an average of 300 hours of study time. Having completed this feat in just under 3 years, I’m glad to report that it is possible, with just a little bit of planning.

How I did it ➔

MM Video Supplementation With Kaplan Schweser

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"Do most people that do Kaplan and MM use the programs side by side or finish Kaplan first and then use MM videos as a review before the exam?"

See the full support discussion ➔

L1 Previous Exam Questions

mordhwaj • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 4 replies

"Can we get previous exam questions asked in L1?"

See the full support discussion ➔

Quant, Probability

Rabia55 • CFA Level 1 Candidate Support • 4 replies

"Why is it assumed that the stock selected by the previous portfolio manager must be a growth stock?"

See the full support discussion ➔

Salary And Assets In Access Scholarship Application

hrishikesh928 • CFA General Candidate Support • 3 replies

"Do I include my parents' salary? Should I include my house if I have a mortgage outstanding on it?"

See the full support discussion ➔

CFA L1 MPS trends

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It used to be solid advice for candidates to aim for a 70% score in your mocks. With the latest MPS estimates, we no longer think this is the case. The recent 2021 MPS shows that 75% and above would be a much safer bet.

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Japanese CFA...?

Twitter • @300hours • 7 likes

Do you study for the CFA exams in a non-English language? Hats off to you if you do!

See the full tweet ➔

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