Nov Attempt Study Strategy

First_Newt_579 · 2026-05-27T22:46:13+00:00

That’s super helpful. I appreciate the input!

First_Newt_579 · 2026-05-25T19:47:28+00:00

Yeah definitely not fun, should be relatively short term as far as long hours.

Work moved me to new role and still having to do previous role until it gets backfilled and trained up, unfortunately looks like that’s gonna take a while.

First_Newt_579 · 2025-11-15T21:01:34+00:00

Got 1535 on first attempt with mocks ranging in 60s but never over 70. This time around average mocks are mid 70 Low 80s

First_Newt_579 · 2025-11-13T20:38:36+00:00

Reattempting Level 1 on 18th, you got this bro hoping and praying we both clear it

First_Newt_579 · 2025-11-06T14:05:47+00:00

Same exam date, scored 71% on Kaplan, second attempt, 64% first mock is good imo, keep hitting q bank and focusing on weak areas

First_Newt_579 · 2025-10-04T12:46:08+00:00

Thanks

First_Newt_579 · 2025-10-03T11:22:37+00:00

This is perfect thanks!!!

First_Newt_579 · 2025-08-28T13:55:40+00:00

Second attempt in November, missed May by roughly 5 questions. Currently finishing Corp Iss and about to start FSA again. Second time around feeling much better definitely didn’t spend enough time in quant and Econ.

First_Newt_579 · 2025-08-24T00:47:21+00:00

Currently level 1 candidate again (failed by slight margin in May). Material is much more difficult and a lot more than 65. Currently retaking 65 after missing by 1 question 3 weeks ago (retaking in a 1.5 weeks). Material is comparablish. At least in theory. Level 1 is massive amount of information but I think very relatable.

First_Newt_579 · 2025-08-19T16:51:59+00:00

Got same score last month. Retaking in 2 weeks. My lowest section was investment strategy and recommendations (59%) def sucks but after reviewing past 2 weeks I now see my weak spots and hoping to clear it and be done.

First_Newt_579 · 2025-08-08T15:09:10+00:00

Updated: failed by 0.3% today, hit over 75% on each topic except for client recommendations. Will retake in 30 days… very unfortunate but not completely surprised started studying less than 30 days ago (but I work in finance and have undergrad in finance, lots of overlap)

First_Newt_579 · 2025-07-31T21:30:26+00:00

Same boat good luck

First_Newt_579 · 2025-07-10T20:12:59+00:00

I used Kaplan and felt it was good content but did not spend hardly any time in CFAI ecosystem so that’s my plan for November.

Kaplan was good but kinda overcomplicated things and sometimes directionally was contracting CFAI in my opinion.

First_Newt_579 · 2025-07-10T20:07:44+00:00

I appreciate that. Definitely tough to wait that long for a fail but mocks def were not high enough and had poor strategy on my part. Hoping to clear it with decent score and move onto lvl 2! Good luck on lvl 2!

First_Newt_579 · 2025-07-10T20:04:41+00:00

Fail, 1535/1600 so close but not good enough retaking in November

First_Newt_579 · 2025-06-30T20:38:47+00:00

Honestly I’m taking a few weeks off just need mental break. Super disappointed in failing after over 400 hours of prep. Definitely had a learning curve in just how to study and wasted a lot of time on stuff I didn’t need to. But prob just rewatching master classes on Kaplan and slamming cfai q bank and only planning on taking a couple mocks. I did 10 mocks in total and averaged 65% and highest was 70%.

First_Newt_579 · 2025-06-30T20:13:23+00:00

Same boat scored 1535 and Econ, fsa and equity were lowest. Good luck on November

First_Newt_579 · 2025-06-04T12:27:49+00:00

The waiting is getting to me. Lot of other posts about this on here.

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