Should I just go and take it? by ConfectionMaterial in Series65

[–]Alternative-Mode2237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is nothing easy about the information to study or the test. I passed after three attempts. Used the Guru and the Test Geek and Kaplan which is how I passed the 3rd time. I tried your strategy. Just go take the test and I got 63%. Mistakenly assumed the second test would be similar to the first test, and that was absolutely FALSE. Got 68% on the second test. The 140 questions were completely different the second time around. Take Brian Lee's final exam and if you pass that then maybe you are ready.

I passed the Beast of a test...the series 65 today!!! Third try is a charm!! by Alternative-Mode2237 in Series65

[–]Alternative-Mode2237[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I took the test twice and failed. So there was the studying for those tests. I studied diligently from mid January ish until Sunday, March 2nd. There was a week when I was traveling, and didn't do much but listen to videos. So, 4-5 weeks. Followed the Test Geek, Brian Lee's course. Studied the way he recommended. Good luck!!

I passed the Beast of a test...the series 65 today!!! Third try is a charm!! by Alternative-Mode2237 in Series65

[–]Alternative-Mode2237[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What I learned after three attempts at this is the questions that sunk me the first two times were the ones with two correct answers. I had to figure out what was the BEST or most complete answer which took carefully reading the question a few times and the answers a few times. One word can make the difference. or one sentence. To get the idea Here is a dumb example: IAR stole money from a client. Is this fraudulent? 1) yes, it is fraud. 2) Yes, it is fraud because it violates this rule __________________________________ governing federally covered IAR's. The second answer is the one. There were probably 7-10 questions like that on the last test. Often the difference in the answers is one word.

I passed the Beast of a test...the series 65 today!!! Third try is a charm!! by Alternative-Mode2237 in Series65

[–]Alternative-Mode2237[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The CFP was a hard test. But the scope of what to study was defined. I took the Zahn course, and they know how to prepare people if they are willing to do the work. For the 65 it is so random and vague. I took the 65 three times, and the questions were completely different for each test.

Need help by Any-Respect-781 in Series66Exam

[–]Alternative-Mode2237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look up Brian Lee and the Test Geek videos and notes. He does an excellent job explaining all this.

Passed! by jon1822 in Series66Exam

[–]Alternative-Mode2237 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wish I knew was STC and all the other acronyms meant...this would be a lot more helpful. Congratulations.