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| Author | Topic: Most Effective Way to Study |
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| zma2e @2017-06-01 13:29:47 |
Hi all, I'm taking the Level 1 Dec 2016 exam (so I've got plenty of time). I will be using the CFAI textbooks and analyst notes to study and was hoping to get some feedback on the most effective way to study with these resources. Here's what I was thinking: 1st: Read analyst notes to get a "big picture" idea of the subject. 2nd: Read corresponding CFAI chapter to drill down deeper and really understand the material. 3rd: Do CFAI questions at the end of the chapter and take analyst notes quizzes. How does look to you all? Would you make any tweaks to this routine? |
| EminYus @2016-06-13 15:52:42 |
What is your background? Personally, I just registered for the Dec exam, but have no finance background. I work in the investment industry as an associate broker and have done courses from CSI with regards to derivarives and that's about it. I have been trying to develop a solid strategy. It's going to be tough working a full time job and then trying to read/study for a few hours a day. I think an average of 1-2 weeks per study session should do the trick. Your strategy seems to be what I was leaning towards. I want to read some sort of notes first before reading the actual material. This will help give me an understanding of what I need to focus on. Will you be writing notes as well? |
CFA Discussion Topic: Most Effective Way to Study
I passed! I did not get a chance to tell you before the exam - but your site was excellent. I will definitely take it next year for Level II.
