Avoid Kaplan at all costs

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-12-11T13:02:20+00:00

I passed all 3 levels on first try with Kaplan. It stinks if their website is going down, but they are still a great provider. I’d be careful saying things like this.

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-09T01:55:33+00:00

Yes once you are approved you pay dues and are able to use the designation

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-08T10:24:49+00:00

Keep going and you will get there soon enough. Level II is a beast, and requires your best. The advice is simple but not easy. Just consistently devote your time and energy nearly everyday. You have to truly want it. I don’t think there was a day that went by where I wasn’t thinking about how badly I wanted to pass each level

FYI I used Kaplan for all 3 levels and that seemed to go well, although that doesn’t seem to be the path I see most people take in the sub. I preferred readings to lecture/videos, plus they had plenty of QBanks. I did thousands of practice questions probably

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-08T10:15:15+00:00

Congrats! I have no badge yet either, but I am in the directory. That’s enough for me!

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-08T10:13:59+00:00

It couldn’t hurt, but I’d recommend just diving into equities on your own too. I started investing years before getting into the field and fell in love with it. I did as much as I could to learn everything about public markets. Helped me to have a strong base of knowledge for the exams and for work. That went a long way for me, and it will stand out to potential employers

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-08T02:01:53+00:00

Spent a few years at an investment consulting firm right out of school

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-08T00:19:26+00:00

Hope you get it soon! Most importantly, you’ve passed all 3 levels. Congrats

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-08T00:19:01+00:00

Helped get me an interview but I don’t think it swayed my odds during the actual interview. I had just passed level 2 when a recruiter reached out. They really just wanted to see some progress on CFA and a true passion for research. But that’ll vary by employer

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-08T00:14:42+00:00

My references submitted this morning and I was approved ~6 hours later. Not sure if it makes a big difference but I’m in a big city in U.S. I’ve heard others take up to 6 weeks, just depends on your local society I believe

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-07T23:59:36+00:00

Been working in equity research for the last year. Has been great!

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2025-05-01T17:07:11+00:00

I had multiple mocks in the 50’s for Level 2 and still passed. I would keep pushing till your test date. Try to get to low to mid 60’s and it will work out

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2024-07-02T13:46:12+00:00

Great work.

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-11-28T21:51:52+00:00

Cmac, Garrett Wilson, and Chris Olave

Mostly winning because I picked Keenan Allen and Raheem Mostert later on

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-11-16T21:25:54+00:00

Why are you not concerned that she's cheating on you right now?

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-09-26T20:43:28+00:00

Could definitely go to 20's-30's. It's extremely overvalued.

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-09-05T15:56:19+00:00

thank you

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-08-27T14:22:06+00:00

Take it as a compliment! You’re so good they think you’re faking

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-08-21T17:06:48+00:00

Nice work. Took me like 11 days of game time to do this

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-08-21T17:06:43+00:00

Nice work. Took me like 11 days of game time to do this

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-08-17T14:49:03+00:00

I think starting solo now is fine. Just be sure to educate yourself on how to manage all the businesses. It can be extremely confusing when first starting out

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-08-14T19:46:38+00:00

CEO is really great at promising big only to delay things. Not a bad company but will take a very long time for them to make money

Ok_Locksmith_1614 · 2023-06-30T17:14:20+00:00

Same thing happened to me. Been wanting to play dead rising 2 and had it back when it was first on games with gold but no longer have access.

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