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| Author | Topic: don't use schweser! |
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| BrianBury @2004-07-24 19:01:56 |
Guys/Gals-
I used Schweser last year. It was very thorough but kind of thrown together. Videos were fairly well presented, but did not always follow the books. Schweser online was ok, but by the end I kind of doubted whether the answers they were giving were correct or not. I went to the Stalla seminar in April and although their seminar was not great (Given by Bob Stalla himself), their books and software were very very helpful. P.S. The sample Stalla/JKE exams were some of the most helpful materials. Full Disclosure: (I passed pretty solidly and have not seen Schweser notes) Brian |
| drcfa @2004-07-30 11:41:40 |
same here...... but I wouldn't blame schweser alone. AIMR advised (!) to use TEXT books and use those notes as a sweetner.
The way the AMIR wrote questions, only one schweser note is never be enough. To drill inside the materials may be we have to go through the books .....Good luck all of those who are planning for the next round. |
| Level2Guy @2004-09-09 08:45:09 |
At the beginning of this year I checked out Schweser 2002 from a friend and I feel that they are too condensed. Moreovers cfacenter's notes are better written. |
| kevin @2005-02-15 11:12:34 |
Not a great idea to buy Schweser.
I passed LI with textbooks and Schweser notes (along with cfacenter practice exams). The Schweser notes were useful in a limited sense, as they gave me a concise summary of what the AIMR-mandated reading was. But for the amount of money Schweser charges, you're better off combining cfacenter with the books. The Schweser notes are too skimpy for $350. Kevin |
| photoshop @2005-04-06 06:40:42 |
Yeah, I also think the Schwester exercise too easy. I can get full score with that! |
| Stoyan @2005-10-03 08:31:09 |
I used Schweser for CFA Level I exam and passed it. Schweser can be helpful ONLY if you have solid financial and accounting background because it is only an overview and there are not many detailed explainations. |
| tinaa @2006-01-19 11:51:01 |
It all depends on the person, doesn't it. Many people will fail. Some used Schewser, some Stalla, some analystnotes, some go through all the readings. Many failures will blame the notes. I have even heard people blame the required course materials (i.e. they were not well written, the exam didn't reflect the readings etc etc). I passed all three exams in a row. I also attended some courses (expensive) for the sake of getting some human conact - but they were pretty lame. I agree with Wassup - study hard! And if you can't do it, it wasn't meant to be. |
| vt96 @2006-04-03 00:57:33 |
flash! I blam jen217 and tinaa for all my failures. just kidding. good luck |
| ilic26 @2006-09-09 18:01:20 |
can anyone help me with this? i have the schweser study notes and the study notes from this site, it that good enough for me to pass level I exam on DEC 2005 ? please! |
| Pinoyquant @2006-10-11 20:24:33 |
Is there anyone here who is willoing to send me a pdf copy of the schwester study notes? I want to see how bad it is. I'm to sit for the June level 1 exam. I've read somebody on this thread purchased it but just left it parked to gather dust. A mendicant person here would be happy to have that garbage. my email is culturedquant@gmail.com |
| Pinoyquant @2006-10-11 20:42:48 |
Is there anyone here who is willoing to send me a pdf copy of the schwester study notes? I want to see how bad it is. I'm to sit for the June level 1 exam. I've read somebody on this thread purchased it but just left it parked to gather dust. A mendicant person here would be happy to have that garbage. my email is culturedquant@gmail.com |
| maverick @2007-01-19 23:57:08 |
I don't think it's particularly responsible to blame anyone but yourself if you failed. I failed. I read the Schweser Notes and AnalystNotes which I found of similar quality, took the questions at the end of the lessons and did the majority of the questions in the book. Schweser was very much how to calculate certain things. The real questions I thought were much less about calculations and much more about cause and effect, directional answers, etc. Just my opinion, but I will be steering clear of Schweser for my next try at L1 in June. The consensus seems to be the Analystnotes' mock questions are good. |
| I106402 @2007-01-23 13:37:55 |
Hello people, I am also taking Level I in june...It seems using only one source of material is not enough...frankly speaking what do you thing of analystnotes material? something else: If there is anyone from Brussels Belgium, I am interested to buy CFA material with her/him => I can do copies and use it myself, so cheap buying opportunity for someone or easy way to make money for the one who already bought! Thanks to let me know |
| Terminator @2007-02-12 15:08:01 |
Hi, I am planning to sit for the December 2006 Level I CFA exam. I need guidance on what would be the best strategy in preparing for the exam in terms of study methodology, preparatory course provider, time required, etc. etc. |
| rugbyjeff @2007-05-02 17:51:29 |
I work with 3 people who used Schweser for all 3 levels and they passed without any problems. The problem may not be Schweser. The problem may be you are a moron! |
| TLTan @2007-05-03 04:08:36 |
If you have the finance background, do some review with the notes. If you have no background, go get a basic degree 1st or read the CFA curiculum books. Time is paramount. The Schweser notes are just, as what they say: notes. |
| leago @2007-08-07 14:20:25 |
i passed.Now i am syrup sippin and switchin lanes on 24's. |
| Swetha @2007-08-23 06:00:58 |
I'm taking Level I in December. I'm wondering if preparing with Schweser and the Analyst Notes material is a good thing to do. Any thoughts ?? Thanks. |
| surob @2007-08-26 22:22:20 |
I have only used Schweser notes and didn't read through some books. As a result, I failed. I think the best way to study is to start with the books and then look through the notes as a supplementary material. Thanks |
| PhiWong @2007-09-19 12:36:02 |
Hello, I passed level with one attempt but failed level II three times. Seems like the passing score has to be around 70%+ to get a pass grade. I used Schweser, passpro, textbook. I also work long hour. I did studied very hard and tried the Passpro mock exam. Not top score out of 6 mocks. Only one got below 50%. After I mastered certain area than I forgot. Just so much thing in the exam...! Any advice. |
| ugochukwu @2007-10-30 03:28:41 |
well, don i am writing cfa for the first time and a bit scared but quite hopeful though. had to pay through my nose and can only pray i pass. i have a bit of accounting back ground. i really need an on-line community with which i could study with. thanks |
| laran @2007-11-27 07:41:15 |
I know many people who pass relying solely on Schweser, I also know that many people who pass relying solely on AnalystNotes. Stop complaining about notes providers and focus on your study. Good luck ! |
| Sirius @2007-12-19 05:46:16 |
Hi, im planning to sit the level 1 exams in June 07. Can some one please advice me on which study notes to choose between CFA's books and Schweser's? They are both pretty expensive and i dont want to spend all that money on something thats summarised and assumes I already know this or that. |
| fahad @2007-12-19 13:49:29 |
Hey guys I want to understand where to start. I registered for Level 1 last week. I am a chartered accountant working as a Corporate Financier in London. If anyone is out there who can advise which notes to buy: Schweser, BPP Stream in UK (Course Provider) or CFA AIMR Notes. I have already got hold of analyst notes. Thanks for the help. |
| GreyArrow @2007-12-20 16:49:17 |
Sirius, Im also taking level 1 june 2007 the CFA books is a must if u wanna past CFA. Use Analystnotes for the notes and the questions and exams. By the way Im a graduate in Finance and even then Im not using Shweser. All the best |
| Musinga @2008-01-03 07:05:10 |
I'm sitting for level 1 in June 2007 and still very much confused about which study material to rely on. I've got a solid background in corporate finance and economics. Can I just rely on analystnotes to pass level 1? Someone please advise. |
| dejavu @2008-01-10 01:00:32 |
i'vr just downloaded 2006 schweser studynotes for 2007 june level exam.am i on the right track? |
| Failure @2008-01-15 04:21:42 |
Hi, Schweser Notes basically acts as a good summary for those who have a very solid financial bankgrounds. I tried using Schweser during my first attempt and I discovered that w/o understanding the full concept and reading the recommended txt by CFA institute, passing is a great barrier for newbies. Now I read the actual text and understand before reading study notes and that is more effective. Effort is still required and there are no shortcuts to getting this designation. |
| pupone @2008-01-16 13:10:55 |
Hi all, i m at first attemp for the L1....i think i'll apply for dec07. i ve read all in this forum and i ve got my decision: analyst notes + my own material... + working hardly on it...i think it s enough!! the textbooks are too thick and i m working all day long, hopefully in a risk management departement! ....if somenone experienced can let me know his/her own idea on it could be great!! just hope to don't be part of the morons!! ;) |
| motoloco @2008-09-23 04:58:45 |
I use Schweser, the CFA Institut books and this page.....The firts one to study and do exercises...the second for a fast ..very fast.. reading to check if there is any important thing miss by schweser (at the moment just a few) and to do exercises as well.....and this page for the practices exams (excellents)..... this is a fast way....mi brother did the same and passed all 3 level at the first try.... regards |
| olagbami @2008-09-29 03:40:09 |
I think schweser has inproved as against what they might had postd for previous exams. basically, the schweser notes are brief, concise, deals with the basic concepts and straight 2 d point; what u need 2 prepare for the level 1 exams which is a multichoice paper. study notes of schweser and analystnotes are not dt different especially for study session 15. no online study provider can guarantee success not even analystnotes. u are d one to determine ur success or failure! its a matter of choice. |
| surob @2009-01-26 22:40:34 |
I think Schweser alone is not enough. You should use it as a test bank, but would suggest analystnotes.com as a main source and schweser as a supplementary. Hope makes sense. Good luck |
| tennis09 @2009-03-20 07:18:59 |
Schweser's questions are too easy and are nothing like the actual 3 in 1 questions you will face on exam day. It's a pitty that they suck now. They had great notes. But then as they tried to update according to the changes, seems like they no longer have the quality team making it. they have alot of errors in their new notes too. and i wouldn't have much hope for their new question bank to reflect the actual test. they're tricky that before u buy it, they made u check teh box that says they have no guarantee if the site will function. all they guarantee is that if u dun pass, u get infinite access. so tehy can prolly jsut leave teh site there to rot. |
| RichardJide @2009-04-10 11:17:29 |
well, am about to take my first exam this june and I have both the curriculum and schweser notes. From what am reading I think I will focus more on the curriculum and what I get from here. Wish me luck folks!!!!!!!!!! |
| braham @2009-09-23 03:35:41 |
Can someone tell if the notes from this site are enough to be relied upon other than CFA books? Thanks |
| y2jfan @2010-04-07 04:52:32 |
I've been using Schweser, just wanted to know does it prepare u adequately for the cfa I? cos to memorise the entire syllabus is mission impossible,and the schewer guys seem to condense everything not quite well. dont know how everyone else finds it thats why im just asking. oh and also how much time are u giving urself at the end for revision/past papers etc? thanks for the help. |
| ifi2500 @2019-10-15 10:10:09 |
Hello all, I haven't came to conclusion ,what notes should I study in order to get me level 1, can any one please help me?? Regards |
