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      • I. Preparation >
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    CFA Calendar

    Keep track on everything CFA-related. All automatically updated, just add to your own calendar.
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    Which CFA Calculator to Get?

    Should you get the TI BA II Plus or the HP 12C? Weigh all the pros and cons.
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    Recommended (Leisure) Reading

    As written by the CFA Institute staff, we list a few entertaining reads that also help beef up your CFA knowledge.
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    Study Plan

    Do you have a study plan or schedule? We'll walk you through on getting your own personalised one.
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    The 10 Commandments - L1

    The ten golden rules to stick to for CFA Level I.
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    The 10 Commandments - L2

    The ten golden rules to stick to for CFA Level II.
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    The 10 Commandments - L3

    The ten golden rules to stick to for CFA Level III.
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    CFA Offers

    Offers, discounts, freebies. View the latest here!
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    Free Study Material

    CFA material is expensive. But there are some free (and high quality) prep material out there. Make sure you get them all!
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    Practice Exam Guide

    Completing practice exams is key to passing the CFA exams. View our thoughts on the best options available for your exam cycle.
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    Free CFA L1 Practice Test (Vol1)

    60 questions. Personalised results and performance analytics report (it's awesome). Free (that's awesome too).
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    Free CFA L1 Practice Test (Vol2)

    60 questions. Personalised results and performance analytics report (it's awesome). Free (that's awesome too).
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    Free CFA L2 Practice Test

    60 questions. Personalised results and performance analytics report (it's awesome). Free (that's awesome too).
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    Free CFA L3 Practice Test

    60 questions. Personalised results and performance analytics report (it's awesome). Free (that's awesome too).
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    BA II Plus Calculator Tips

    The Texas Instruments BA II Plus is the most popular CFA calculator. We go through useful functions that may not be well known.
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    HP 12C Calculator Tips

    The HP 12C is a sleek and prestigious CFA-approved calculator. We go through useful basic and financial functions that will get you CFA-ready.
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    Study Music

    The right kind of music is proven to focus your concentration for longer. Use our free-to-stream music here!
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    CFA Cheat Sheets

    Our cheat sheet to every topic area in CFA Level I. Make sure you go through them before starting!
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    CFA in 18 Months: Level I

    The shortest time possible to complete the entire CFA Program is in 18 months. Read how our star writer Sohie achieved it, and her L1 experience.
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    CFA in 18 Months: Level II

    The shortest time possible to complete the entire CFA Program is in 18 months. Read how our star writer Sohie achieved it, and her L2 experience.
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    CFA in 18 Months: Level III

    The shortest time possible to complete the entire CFA Program is in 18 months. Read how our star writer Sohie achieved it, and her L3 experience.
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    Exam Day & Results
    Exam Day & Results
    Minimum Passing Score Estimates

    We share our analysis on what the MPS could be, based on our collected data.
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    Exam Day & Results
    Exam Day & Results
    Historical CFA Pass Rates

    All pass rates available in one place.
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    Exam Day & Results
    Exam Day & Results
    Exam Day Checklist

    What should you bring to the exam? Here's your guide to it all.
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    Exam Day & Results
    Exam Day & Results
    Understand Your Results Charts

    Need help understanding exactly what your results chart mean? Read our how-to guide here.
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    Other Qualifications
    Other Qualifications
    All About: Investment Foundations

    All about the Investment Foundations Certificate, direct from the CFA Institute.
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    Other Qualifications
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    All About: CAIA

    A beginner's guide to the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) qualifications, and what you need to get it.
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    Other Qualifications
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    All About: FRM

    A beginner's guide to the Financial Risk Management (FRM) qualifications, and what you need to get it.
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    Other Qualifications
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    All About: IMC

    A beginner's guide to the Investment Management Certificate (IMC) qualifications, and what you need to get it.
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    Other Qualifications
    Other Qualifications
    All About: MBA

    Unsure whether to get an MBA or take the CFA Program? This guide will help you decide.
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