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The CFA® Designation
Level I of the CFA exam is the first of a series of three rigorous exams that must be sat and passed sequentially. The right to use the CFA designation is only granted once a member has passed all three exams and satisfied work experience requirements as specified by the Institute.
FAQs about the CFA® Exam
| When can I sit CFA exams? | Level I exams are given four times a year, in February, May, August, and November. Level II exams are given twice a year, in May and August. Level III exams are given twice a year, in May and November. |
| What are the costs to becoming a CFA charterholder? | There is a one-time fee of USD 450 to enter into the CFA Program. Then, each exam costs between USD 650 (early registration) and USD 1,380 (late registration) to sit. |
| What experience do I need to register? | You need to be in your final year of college, have a college degree, or have four years of professional experience. |
| How do I become a CFA charterholder? | You need to have passed all three levels of the CFA examinations and 4 years of work experience in the investment industry. |
| How much study time is required for each exam? | Candidates spent 308 hours on average to prepare for the exams. The average time spent on each exam level is as follows: Level I – 287 hours; Level II – 315 hours; Level III – 327 hours |
| What are the pass rates for CFA exams? | Here are the latest pass rates: Level I – 45%; Level II – 45%; Level III – 56% |
| How much does a CFA charterholder make? | The median salary for CFA charterholder in the USA is of approximately $86k. |
| What is the minimum passing score? | The minimum passing score (MPS) for each level of the exam is determined by the CFA Institute each year after the administration of the exams. The MPS has never been released. |
| When will I know if I passed the exam? | 60 days after the exam for levels I and II, 90 days for Level III. |
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Tips to Help you Crack the CFA Exam
- Start your prep early. The CFA exams are a marathon and require an extreme level of dedication.
- Go through your notes at least twice. The first time around, you learn the concepts, but the second time you read the notes, you solidify your understanding of the CFA Program curriculum.
- Pay attention to CFA exam weightings. For example, the Level I exam puts a lot of weight on Ethical and Professional Standards and a lot less on Alternative Investments.
- Always use end-of-chapter practice questions and AnalystPrep quizzes. The CFA Institute does not give out a lot of information. Therefore, you should supplement your studies with a QBank to better your chances of passing the exam.
- Be sure to take at least five mock exams. Time yourself and try to answer as many questions as possible in the three-hour timeframe given to you. Then, spend extra time reviewing your wrong answers and going back to the Study Notes if required.
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