How I Passed the CFA Level 1 Exam (FREE Resources Included)

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I'm Ivan-a CFA charterholder and Chief Operating Officer at 365 Financial Analyst. I’m also someone who once sat exactly where you are now, feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety about the CFA Level 1 exam.
Today, I'm here to offer more than strategies; I'm sharing genuine experiences from my successful exam journey.
Here’s my list of tips for an effective study strategy.
As a start, break down the material into smaller, more manageable parts. Think of the curriculum as a huge mountain. You wouldn't just leap to the top, right? Tackling one small section at a time allows me to explore each subject more deeply.
Next, draft a study plan. This plan must detail your study topics and schedule and incorporate review sessions. Set daily and weekly objectives-a simple Excel spreadsheet with topics and deadlines is sufficient.
Now, it’s essential to stick to this schedule but also be flexible. If you find specific areas more challenging than expected, adjusting and spending more time on them is okay. I aimed to tackle one module at a time. Back then, the curriculum was organized into readings, but the principle remains consistent.
Now, what’s the best way to study the material? I discovered that the best study techniques extend beyond mere reading or listening.
Active engagement-which involves notetaking, crafting, utilizing flashcards, and solving numerous practice questions-is essential. Notetaking is crucial to studying, and there are four key aspects to remember.
First, make sure you understand the material. Before taking notes, I'd review a section several times to ensure the information sinks in.
Next, understand what to document. The CFA Level 1 covers a ton of material, and trying to jot down everything is futile. Concentrating on key concepts and challenging areas enhanced my study's effectiveness and precision.
Use your own words in the process. Reviewing notes in my own words made everything click in a way pre-written notes never could.
Lastly, I suggest going digital with all notetaking, bypassing traditional handwriting. While there's evidence suggesting handwriting can help with memory retention, the speed and efficiency of digital notes are better suited to the volume of CFA material.
When should I start studying and how to practice for the exam? Watch our video to access our remaining insightful tips and resources.
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Hi, I'm a non finance background student. I completed my graduation and now I want to pursue CFA. Could you please suggest some crash courses to build strong fundamentals before preparing for CFA level 1 exam. Thankyou.

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[@danielarteta2441]

Taking CFA Level 1 Tomorrow...

[@365FinancialAnalyst]

Good luck! Do let us know how it went.

[@danielarteta2441]

@@365FinancialAnalyst It went pretty well. I think I was sufficiently prepared. Couple of tough months of studying though.

[@365FinancialAnalyst]

@@danielarteta2441, we understand just how tough it can be preparing for the exams. Dedication and zeal always pay off though. Fingers crossed for your results.

[@ThokozaniAMabena]

All the best with the results. I am preparing for level 1 using 2019 textbooks. 2019 ones, were only resent pdf I could find for free . I am aiming to go through all the CFA materials, after then I will register. I am not sure whether my strategy will work. Any advice will help.

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​@@ThokozaniAMabena Let me know how it goes . I am planning on basically the same thing