Anyone waiting for August the 6th?
With only about 6 days to go....I am now going crazy contemplating my result. I have already taken a half day at work on the 6th as I want to be in open space on the D-Day.I am yet thinking what would...
View ArticleMy updates: first mock done.
Over the weekend I took my first L3 mock exam. It wasn't under exam conditions, and the process I followed was to answer a question/vignette which I would then mark whilst it was still fresh in my...
View ArticleAudio books for Level 3
Has anyone used audio books to study for Level 3? I spend two hours a day in the car so thought it would be a good option if it exists. I saw Schweser has an audio book, but it is expensive ($249) and...
View ArticlePassed!
Boom! Did not expect that!Essay Q# Topic Max Pts <=50% 51%-70% >70% 1 Portfolio Management - Individual 20 - - * 2 Portfolio Management - Individual 15 - * - 3 Portfolio Management - Individual...
View ArticleBricking it...
Not looking forward until tomorrow. Have mixed it up a bit though...have put a forwarding filter on my g-mail account. If an e-mail comes in which says 'Congratulations' then it gets forwarded on to my...
View ArticleHelp for Fixed Income and Economics
Hi..I have observed that I score low marks particularly in Fixed Income (SS9 & 10) and Economics (SS6 & 7). Any suggestions to improvise on these..? I have read through the matter quite many...
View ArticleBricking it...
Not looking forward until tomorrow. Have mixed it up a bit though...have put a forwarding filter on my g-mail account. If an e-mail comes in which says 'Congratulations' then it gets forwarded on to my...
View ArticleEight Readings Removed
Saw this post in AF and thought I'd re-post here. Basically the Level 3 curriculum is a little different than last year's. Here are the changes to the readings:Study Session 4Replaced “Low-Basis Stock...
View ArticlePassed L3 but how to use it to enter Finance field (PM, ER)
I am from IT field. My hobby/interest in finance led me to do CFA program. And I managed to pass L3 recently. So I have no working experience in Finance but I am looking for a guidance to get a break...
View ArticleUtterly Frustrating
This is probably my 7th yes 7th attempt at this level and still not able to be successful which I find very hard to believe. Ive used prep providers for several years and found they have some gaps in...
View ArticleL3 analytics: AM v PM
@zee I know you're working through the 2013 results analysis, but could you let me know what percentage of people did better in the AM essay section as opposed to the PM multiple choice? I know last...
View Articleband 10 - speechless
Emotional and mentally distressed! this will takes months to digest Thank god the next opportunity is 10 month away
View ArticleMy Level 3 Tips
Having just got through Level 3, I thought it might be useful to share my tips/experience before I erase everything from memory.The AM section is crucial. Do not underestimate it.In the lead up to the...
View ArticleTraining in London (UK)
Right, quite a specific topic, but who has used training courses in London (UK) and which would they recommend? (not expecting many responses...). For the record, the company I work for use(d) BPP all...
View ArticleSchweser Notes for Level 3
I've come across this discussion in quite a few forums on the internet (including 300 hours). There seem to be mixed reviews for schweser level 3 notes. Personally I prefer Schweser, having used it...
View ArticleCFAI Practice Questions for Topics
Just wanted to bring this to everyone's attention: there seem to be additional resources for exam prep from the CFAI this time. I've registered for L3, but maybe this is available for other levels as...
View ArticleHow similar are past papers to the current portion?
Just wanted to assess my performance...in papers from 2005-2009 I observed very less of asset class and execution and monitoring questions...Just wanted an insight from past students if this was there...
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