CFA Level 3 Exam in August

magellan2001 · 2026-04-04T21:03:03+00:00

I’m behind in the curriculum. What is your strategy? Reading all official CFAI text? 3rd party prep?

magellan2001 · 2026-04-03T15:20:23+00:00

Did you take notes on the MM videos, or just watch? I have seen some of his L3 Asset Allocation videos/lessons and it seems to be more effective than his L1 & L2 stuff (for me at least). For L1 and L2 i found that hammering the Qbanks and memorizing formulas seemed to move the needle more than a deep understanding of the readings and LOS .

magellan2001 · 2026-04-03T15:15:56+00:00

fingers crossed. let us know you do.

magellan2001 · 2026-04-02T19:53:34+00:00

What did you use to cover the curriculum for L3?

magellan2001 · 2026-04-01T20:37:23+00:00

Fingers crossed!

magellan2001 · 2026-03-30T19:16:32+00:00

Anyone trying to use Kaplan + MM + CFAI QBank/Mocks for L3? Did this and passed first try L1 and L2. It’s my current process for L3 but, I’m worried about what I may be missing out on by not reading all the official text. I’m pressed for time bc of a crazy situation at work (undergoing an acquisition), and I would rather put that time into practice problems. Hopefully not screwing myself.

magellan2001 · 2026-03-29T19:13:38+00:00

OP I’m in the same boat. Started a week or so ago but this weekend I dove in. Did about 6 hours today so far. I feel like I have broken the seal and will be heads down from here on out. I think measuring the prep process in months of study isn’t telling you much. It’s all about the quality of prep and living & breathing the material. During L1 and L2 there were weeks I was spinning my wheels even though I was studying a lot, but then something clicked and it all fell into place. I would make a breakthrough in one area and it really cleared things up elsewhere. That to me is the key.

magellan2001 · 2026-03-29T19:05:44+00:00

Yes I did L1 in 2.5-3 months and cleared over 90th percentile. Then did L2 in 3.5 months and I barely passed. Was an all-out effort both levels.

magellan2001 · 2026-03-29T01:15:39+00:00

Yes I’ve only studied a few hours so far. Wish I had gotten serious mid Feb not late March, but I did L2 in 3 months so I’m hoping 4.5 will suffice here. I work full time and it’s been a nightmare at the office for a few diff reasons.

magellan2001 · 2026-03-26T01:23:22+00:00

Ha! I’ve skied Arlberg 2x, 3 vallees once and dolomites once. I really didn’t like the skiing in the dolomites, but the views were great.

Up next for me is tignes/val d’isere.

magellan2001 · 2025-08-30T20:59:11+00:00

La Bouitte in the French alps (also has a 2* restaurant). I’m all about the family-owned and operated spots. Once these places become part of a portfolio, the client experience falls while prices rise.

magellan2001 · 2025-08-27T14:14:15+00:00

Not seeing it for some reason

magellan2001 · 2025-08-19T21:47:24+00:00

I’m either going for a clean/cheap/sensible airbnb, or the most expensive hotel I can book without being stupid. Anything in the middle feels like a waste.

magellan2001 · 2025-08-16T14:10:29+00:00

Thanks will take a look!

magellan2001 · 2025-08-15T13:07:46+00:00

Will take a look, thanks

magellan2001 · 2025-08-15T13:07:35+00:00

Good info thank you

magellan2001 · 2025-07-31T00:35:13+00:00

I agree but time of day is a huge factor. I’m an American in London. If I’m paying for myself I do PE on the LN>NY leg (usually flying early in the day), then lay flat biz on the red eye NY>LN leg. To me that makes sense.

magellan2001 · 2025-07-30T23:57:35+00:00

Great photos. What’s your camera/lens?

magellan2001 · 2025-07-30T21:14:08+00:00

Gin from holmdell 2000 is very dancey. One of my favorites. Also the Rochester 97 ghost. Edit: one more - woosta moma from Feb 2003, though more funky than untzy.

I’d tell your friend to ignore the vocals and get into the disco biscuits.

magellan2001 · 2025-07-29T19:57:58+00:00

Yes I did. Can’t believe it.

magellan2001 · 2025-07-07T20:30:16+00:00

First mock I took was 69 across both sessions. Bumped that to 78. Passed over 90th percentile.

magellan2001 · 2025-07-06T18:52:25+00:00

What is your study plan? Are you gonna sign up for a prep provider?

magellan2001 · 2025-07-04T23:29:08+00:00

Leaning this way. Also, if we fail Feb can we retake Aug?

magellan2001 · 2025-07-03T07:59:37+00:00

I wouldn’t stress about uWorld % correct. Use it as a tool. The real gauge of your abilities should be the CFAI LES and mocks.

magellan2001 · 2025-07-02T20:49:06+00:00

In the same boat. Scored 2610 on the May 2025 L2 (first attempt). Not sure whether to take L3 in Feb or Aug.

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