CFA level 1 exam failed: Top 5 Mistakes

[@pjjin9012]

In my humble opinion as a CFA charterholder, don’t be discouraged! Keep going! You will nail it eventually! Don’t study to pass but study for the sake of knowledge and enjoy the process of learning! Best wishes to you!!

[@KateGvozdeva]

Exactly!! I keep thinking that with this second attempt it helps me to get all the material even better, and this is what I need for the future and not just a certificate! Thank you for you support

[@allprojm08]

Thanks kate, I'm going through the level 1 in my first attempt and I practically did books 1 and 2 the same way you did, then I searched for better study practices and find out that indeed reaptition is key. Your video helps me reassuring that those old practices who seem logical at first, might not be the cleverest way to do it.

[@vickiliu4887]

Thank you for sharing this! I am in the process of preparing for level 1 and your video gives some really good advice. Good luck and wish you the best!

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you, I'm glad it was helpful! All the best with the preparation and the exam!

[@guygoddard552]

Your failure will assist someone else to succeed. I’m currently about a year away from finishing my degree in finance and then I’ll be doing this. Thank you for the pointers.

[@TiavinaRakoto]

Hi Kate, great video! I am a L3 retaker and found myself making some of the same mistakes you mentioned above. My recommendation would be to consider using a prep provider to supplement your studies. I used Mark Merldrum and Kaplan to pass both L1 and L2 on the first try. Best of luck on your CFA Journey!

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you for the tips!

[@kodiakgriz2296]

Stay focused you can do it...put in rearview .....I am a CFA CAIA CMT CIMA....if you want it , you will put work in and perform!

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you!

[@kodiakgriz2296]

@@KateGvozdeva absolutely ....quickly setting next attempt is indicative of your drive to accomplish ultimate desired outcome!.....

[@jhh1451]

This comment is a violation of conduct Standard 7 (B)

[@tembaterencetemba295]

You're a CFA lol. Right you are

[@vishalshinde5252]

It takes a lot of courage to stand up in front of the world and talk about your failures. I wish you the very best for your May attempt. There have been some major changes in Alternative Investments, Portfolio Management and Quant for 2022 as compared to 2021 so better look it up well before time.

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you for the support! Yeah, i went through the new topics in the curriculum and now just doing as many questions as i can.

[@Rilows]

Thanks and good luck in your exam! You’ll do great, greetings from 🇦🇷

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you!

[@भारतीयभैय्य]

This video is worth! It actually "EVAPORATES"...

[@upstateNYfinest]

I passed L1 (just missed the 90th percentile). Ur first point is mostly correct. Studying for L1 9 months in advance is a bad idea. On the flip side, only taking 2 months to prep for L1 is also a bad idea. Id shoot to start studying 4-5 months out from the exam. Considering that you are going for a second attempt, i dont think youll need the full 4-5 months to prepare for it. I would honestly just jump into the next available window

[@lcastillob3965]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@missthuli2340]

Calculator is a very important point. I am doing the calculations using the calculator and excel. I would get some of the answers using excel but not with the calculator...so I am still trying to navigator my way around using it.

[@akshaylahoti3947]

Hello Kate!!! Fully relatable coz I also committed same mistakes in lvl 1 and I'm also working on the same. Glad that u shared ur mistakes which is helpful for others too. All the very best 👍!!!

[@Rushikesh.Lahoti]

Hey Akshay, Can please help in guiding for My CFA level 1 exam like which coaching should I join or there is no need for that, from where to study, from where to start??🙂

[@utkarshnahar1192]

Quick opinion: try using the pdfs, so that way you can quickly copy-paste imp points to your private notes. Should save a lot of study time comparatively. I’m appearing for level 1 in may too btw.

[@jog.antani]

How did it go. Any tips

[@science1343]

This is a great channel for CFA sample questions SCIENCE - KZbin

[@mem9968]

The 12-C is definitely confusing to work with, I think it would take at least a couple of months to get used to it due to the notation.

[@uzairahmedmastoi1257]

Same level 1 May candidate, these problems will need to consider, I am thankful.

[@faizalabizar4477]

Thankyou for sharing your experience! i plan to take the exam in May'23

[@Rilows]

Thanks and good luck in your exam!

[@sajeshkoovery3859]

All the best for your next attempt

[@simonnadja2804]

Hi Kate. That`s ok, failure happens ! I wish you all the best for your exam in May !!!

[@dianapistae5873]

Hello! Thank you for sharing your story. Good luck in your future career! 💪

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you! You too!

[@goldboateng8073]

Nice video Kate... Thanks for sharing this. You just got a new subscriber.

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you! it means a lot!

[@thewiseone0808]

All the best Kate, stay focused 😊

[@aqsaarif8174]

Same level 1 May candidate, these problems were need to consider, I am thankful

[@KateGvozdeva]

happy it was helpful! Good luck with your preparation!

[@RamziItum]

I failed for many of the same reasons! Writing in may as well! Best of luck with your exam!

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you! You too!

[@jacobkhan1237]

Same here. Taking it again in August

[@KateGvozdeva]

Such a tricky exam. Good luck with preparation!

[@johnmctavish1021]

Exact same case with me, Kate. Failed Nov 2021. Going again for May 2022. The mistake I made was not enough practice. I just went through the curriculum and it was not sufficient.

[@KateGvozdeva]

oh i totally feel you, same happened with me. I couldnt imagine there are so many questions to go through. And i also think you need to do the practice questions at least twice to make sure all the knowledge settles in. Best of luck in your preparation!

[@johnmctavish1021]

@@KateGvozdeva Thanks for the suggestion, Kate. I'll keep that in mind. If I can't get them done twice, I'll at least try to finish them once and then revise the tricky ones out of them.

[@shivamtanwar6065]

@@johnmctavish1021did u cleared?

[@johnmctavish1021]

@@shivamtanwar6065 No, I decided to go for August exam instead of May. My exam is now in another few days.

[@shivamtanwar6065]

@@johnmctavish1021 all the best. FYI, i would be appearing in nov .

[@lokendraizardar1026]

All the best for your future exams. 🙏

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you!

[@p308t6]

Good luck for your next try...

[@examary_com6436]

Great video Kate !

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you!!

[@daianecavalcante3773]

Hi Kate, thanks for the video and best of luck in the next 🪑, quick question those 3k practice questions you mentioned are included in the material provided by the CFA or did you buy it extra?

[@KateGvozdeva]

Hey, thank you! They are included. Once you are registered for the exam you get the access to their learning platform and all these questions are there

[@SabbirHossain-nw4zz]

Can you give me all practice questions... I'm thinking to sit for CFA level 1

[@RAHULVERMA-st6pc]

You should have at least 2 months left in your hand dedicated towards question solving and reviews and mock test

[@Itiswellfr]

Best of luck to us this week!

[@KateGvozdeva]

You taking it this week too? Good luck!☺️

[@animesh8787]

All the best ❤️

[@katlegoduduetsangseodi1980]

All the best for your retake!!

[@KateGvozdeva]

Thank you!

[@0401412740]

Any update on level 2?

[@aset4712]

Thank you 🙌

[@collegedegreeisuseless8687]

i take the exam in august right after graduating from uni. I only have 6 weeks but i am sure that is more than enough if you can study every single day

[@ravitejamalisetti813]

Bro did u pass

[@ibrahimpanah3331]

firstly thanks for your recommendation . wanna ask is it enough Curricilium tests from websites and Kaplan tests solely for the exam? stand alone they nearly are 5K

[@KateGvozdeva]

hey! i used only the CFA curriculum without any extra materials. I heard Kaplan is good but i think there are enough practice questions in the official cfa prep as well

[@imaneab5630]

Hi kate thanks for the advice can you please provide us with more infos where we can get the books ?!

[@KateGvozdeva]

Hey! I have purchased the books of amazon as i wanted to start preparing before registering. However, if you are registered you get the access to the pdf versions of them

[@dawoodwaris]

3000 pages to learn, 3000 questions to practice. BLOODY HELL. I am rethinking myself now.

[@KateGvozdeva]

Ahahaha sorryyyyy, but long-term is a very good investment and all the hard work will pay off

[@atangbingana283]

did you retake ?

[@adil4307]

Hi. Did you pass it now?

[@Shankar-lz7zs]

If I read 2800 questions of candidates resources only I can pass

[@kritikaraj5158]

Can u PLZZ tell the name of the calculator that u are using.....and very great luck for ur exams 😉

[@pranavaloney918]

hi kritika, just search for cfa calculator and you'll get the results!

[@kritikaraj5158]

@@pranavaloney918 the calculator showing on Google is different from her calculator

[@KateGvozdeva]

sorry, just saw this comment, i use HP 12c Platinum

[@kritikaraj5158]

@@KateGvozdeva okay .....thanku ☺️

[@akshayrajput1751]

Use BA II plus calculator easy and mast and her calculator is quite difficult lol

[@dhruvgoradia4902]

Hey.. i dont know if this is just for video ... but i also feel the same after my nov 2021 exam

[@dhruvgoradia4902]

And im also giving again in nov 2022

[@amanpatel8679]

Hey ! I am preparing for Feb 2023 would you like to give me some advice I'll be really greatfull

[@premsinha9046]

Even i failed in last attemt and appearing again in august.

[@EduardoGonzalez-nk7wo]

Good video! Can you take any formulas to the exam?

[@KateGvozdeva]

No, you cannot take anything to the exam, only the calculator. Funny thing is that they dont even allow you to take the water to the exam room, you have to leave it outside

[@benedycto1898]

"Just evaporates", I have the same problem. XD I'm preparing level 1 before enroling in the programe and setting up the exam date. but planing to pass it next year. And I'm taking notes also. XD Nevertheless, hope you got the CFA level I. Also was wandering, could it be possible to have a chat? I'm genuinely interrested and have some questions. :)

[@KateGvozdeva]

hey, apologies for the late reply and thank you for your comment! i hope your preparation goes well! yeah, sure you can message me on instagram - instagram.com/kate.investing/

[@muskanjain3605]

@@KateGvozdeva Are you on linkedin? Would like to connect with you there

[@mr.walmic5323]

Hey where are you from ?? I mean which country?

[@pankajpatil5285]

Hii Kate How Many Hours Study Important In One Day By CFA Exam Clear

[@KateGvozdeva]

Hey, they advise to spend 300 hours for the total preparation, so it depends how much time you have left before the exam?

[@spaidalar]

wow u use HP12P... only legends use it... and we are the ones

[@Jaysihotiya]

We can do only cfa or any coure before that

[@KateGvozdeva]

Hey, you need to have an undergrad degree for the CFA but no special courses before it.

[@maxb5957]

Max was here

[@akshayrajput1751]

Watching again 🤣

[@beverlysynx1381]

Literally, I am sure we both are same, seriously we think the same. I wanna meet you and talk with you...

[@KateGvozdeva]

😍😍 message me on Instagram, we can chat there ☺️ kate.investing

[@darshak5282]

Hello mam please give your Instagram because I am engineering background that much lots of questions 😊