How to Pass the CFA L3 Exam

Here are my tips and tricks for passing the CFA level 3 exam. My study strategy for the CFA exams always included focusing on the most important aspects of each exam. The essay session of the L3 CFA exam is extremely important so I discuss that here.

[@rabiehmoussa2117]

Hi AJ! been watching you videos since i was a level 1 candidate and the best video is about the formulas for level 2! Here i am again after receiving the pass yesterday. Thanks for the amazing content !

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Hi Rabieh! Thanks for your support on the videos, and CONGRATULATION ON PASSING!!!

[@revantharyan]

Please do a video on how to approach essay type questions

[@TriggeringOpinionsandFacts]

Hi AJ, ive been on the edge in terms of my level 3 confidence, feeling overworked generally speaking since I’m working too and trying to change my fitness. Just wanted to say thanks your videos are one of the ones that pick me up when I really get those « do I really want to do this? » thoughts. I’ll definitely tough it out to 9/5!

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Hey man, I'm glad the videos can be of help! Best luck studying. AJ

[@josephmahwehwe7893]

Hi AJ, thanks for making the time to put your thoughts out there, i for one have certainly benefitted. I wonder if you might be able to help me find the downloads for past exam papers? You mentioned the Institute had them on their website but i cant seem to find them. I am taking the level 3 exam in Feb 2023.

[@thomasknight604]

Thanks for the tips!

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Happy to help!

[@Usman-ml4ig]

You speak so well. But plz cut out the background music as serious people would listen anyway to serious stuff.

[@ankit689]

Please make video on online level 3

[@jeffgrimes73]

Anyone tell you that you resemble a young TB12? maybe like year 3/4.

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Haha no...

[@mrj6967]

have u made content on prerequisites of level one?

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

No I haven't, I might do that next!!!

[@bluehorseshoe444]

Prepping for L3 now and having to type equations really sucks... having to look for symbols and parentheses etc takes more time than just typing phrases

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Yea I could see that being really annoying on a keyboard... Best of luck in practicing for it.

[@bluehorseshoe444]

@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 thanks man, t-minus 15 days and counting

[@sabeenirfan657]

Hi AJ - any particular resources you would recommend for extra practice in addition to the CFA Curriculum?

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

I liked Wiley, but practice tests are the best tool.

[@xiaojiehuang2322]

@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 what practice test you had?

[@doomed2009]

That "Erasing" remark you made at 6:55, Did you use Pencil to write AM Exam or a BallPoint? Does it make any difference to your writing speed?

[@matmakai]

I have been wondering about this!!!! Writing L3 on Dec 5th. AJ, what do you think?

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

@@matmakai I used pen because I like it more. Then I would just scribble lines over something I didn't want graded.

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

I used pen and made marks over mistakes.

[@ericgregorious7047]

Hi AJ did u use willey n practise blue box for L3?

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Yes and yes!

[@ericgregorious7047]

@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 so u did not read the curriculum yea

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

@@ericgregorious7047 I used the curriculum sometimes, in certain cases. Watch my other videos about how/when I used it.

[@theoptimisticjournalist]

What makes CFA Level 3 so hard???

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Being able to write all your answers quickly enough.

[@theoptimisticjournalist]

@@straighttalks-ajsrmek323 Does one have to write on pen and paper in 2021 as well???

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

@@theoptimisticjournalist Nope, it is computer based now.

[@lichanbehera7319]

Nice aj nice video

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

Thanks, man.

[@Benyp7]

Is it required to write out the formula or your working in for a numerical based question in the essay exam? Or is it okay to just state your answer?

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

You have to show your work and the answer. Writing the formula down might help your scoring.

[@harshjain9715]

How many hours of study is enough on an average.

[@straighttalks-ajsrmek323]

400