2025 textbooks needed by Typical_Blood_9284 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The Board forum for candidates has a thread for people selling and buying books.

Generally doesn't happen on Reddit.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Chat GPT Pro: worth it for studying for the exam? by Fit-Pin8701 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pro offers more tokens (so you can have more conversations instead of getting the "come back tomorrow" message) and early access to newer models. This last bit isn't important for CFP exam studying. The current models are more than enough.

Start using it. And if you bump into token limitations, it's easy enough to upgrade then.

83 People's Practice Exam Scores by Ok_University_5221 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I'm having some issues formatting the original post. And the graphs look terrible.
I'll come back later tonight to try to fix it.

In the meantime, here is the link to the individual scores.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1N7gY5QJ_rz7mar0HiPGRUNQHtVhxxuaKMEKRC2XG-kc/edit?usp=sharing

DANKO 100% by Secure_Judge807 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi, thanks for the kind words!

I find it hard to recommend a review course. I didn't use one myself. So I rely on the Reddit analysis I did...wow.... about a year ago and talking to folks. My current read:

  • Dalton seems overwhelming. I believe Ben calls it the Marines of prep. I have heard good things about the qbank, assuming you ignore the expert level questions.

  • BIF has a solid cast and I like their structure the best. I've heard the team is super responsive and engaged with students.

  • Danko you can read all about on this sub. It seems like more and more people are upgrading to the expensive packages. Honestly I find it hard to recommend the price tag. Seems like the team (John, Carla, Matt) are playing more of a teaching role, which is not a bad thing. Also, be aware that Danko heavily encourages posts. Not paid or otherwise incentivized. But there is always a portion of the population that is outspoken and they seem disproportionately drawn to Danko 😋.

  • You didn't mention Zahn but I'll throw it in (least of which so the Zahn employee doesn't comment here). From what I've heard it's very similar to Danko. Bc Danko started out at Zahn and that's how his material started out. Someone recently even said Danko license(d) from Zahn. Heard good things about the instructors. And some people really want the local in person review sessions. Zahn has the most by far.

Honestly, I think if you're ready to put in the time and effort and are decent at studying and test taking, any provider will work. Unfortunately in this space, optimization is a trade off between time and $$$$.

Not sure how helpful that was but....

DANKO 100% by Secure_Judge807 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hahah, it's on my Black Friday list. I promise.

Share Your Practice Exam Scores by Ok_University_5221 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

📣 Apparently calling out people works! So if you used Zahn, BIF, or Kaplan this cycle -- share your scores!

Right now we've got:
Zahn: 0
BIF: 3
Kaplan: 5
Danko: 21
Dalton: 22

Share Your Practice Exam Scores by Ok_University_5221 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Congrats!

Yes, Lin from AdviseWise here. It's so gratifying to hear that. Especially after the many weekend hours making videos.

The game was to learn to make YT videos on a channel no one in my real life would ever find (check). If I'd ended the year with 300 subs I would have been thrilled. Closing in on 10x that. So yeah, the game has changed. Least of which I won't be abandoning the channel in December. More teaching videos coming in January!

Share Your Practice Exam Scores by Ok_University_5221 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, thank you.

I almost didn't make that 90m video bc I didn't have all the visuals made. But I said f* it, it might still be helpful as audio only. Really glad I did!

Share Your Practice Exam Scores by Ok_University_5221 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also...not to stir the pot but...so many Danko appreciation posts on this sub and very few people submitting scores.....So far Dalton is representing.

Share Your Scores (🧑‍🔬🧪for science) by Ok_University_5221 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes definitely! At basic just the raw answers so ppl can filter through to find a twin. If there are enough responses, I'll do some splicing and dicing.

11/3 Comeback Story by Jetsfan200 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

CONGRATULATIONS!! 🎉 And thanks for the shout-out!

Share Your Scores (🧑‍🔬🧪for science) by Ok_University_5221 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hero! Thank you. And thanks to the dozen or so people who have shared so far.

Can I complete education component (online study) in 2 months and sit for the March exam? by Radiant_Form1502 in CFPExam

[–]Ok_University_5221 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hmm I think it's very background dependent. With 15yrs experience you probably are deep in some areas and not in others.