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Most Common CFA® Exam Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them at Every Level)
Struggling with low mock scores or time management issues? Discover the most common CFA® exam mistakes and how to avoid them using expert strategies and smart prep tools.
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Is Using Just the CFA Institute® Curriculum Enough?
While the CFAI® curriculum is comprehensive, it’s essential to have practical skills like excel modeling, financial statement analysis, and other soft skills.
Best Ways to Memorize CFA® Formulas Using Flashcards
Memorizing CFA® formulas can be overwhelming but with the right flashcard techniques, you can retain them faster. Here are the best ways to memorize CFA formulas using flashcards to boost
CFA Level 1 MCQ Strategy: Best Tools to Practice and Improve Your Score
Want to score higher on CFA Level 1? It starts with mastering the MCQ format. Here’s how to build a winning practice strategy with the best tools and active learning
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Types of CFA Questions: What You Need to Know
Understand every CFA question type across Levels 1, 2, and 3, and how to strategically master them with UWorld’s industry-leading QBank that teaches you the ‘why’ behind every answer.
18-Month CFA® Level 1 Study Plan: Best Prep Strategy That Works
Starting your CFA® Level 1 journey? This 18-month CFA Level 1 study plan fits your lifestyle. It is ideal for full-time workers, career switchers, and anyone aiming for confidence on exam day.
What Is a 90‑Day CFA® Level 1 Study Plan — and Why Does It Work?
Discover how a focused 90-day CFA® Level 1 study plan can help professionals from engineers to non-finance grads prepare smarter using the best prep tools and strategies.
Best CFA Learning Experience Based on Study Modes (App, Video, Books)
Find the best CFA study mode for your learning style: app, video, or books, and see how UWorld supports each with expert content designed for every level and background.
Top CFA Resources for Career Switchers
Making a career switch into finance? Discover the smartest CFA study strategies and tools built for non-finance professionals. Learn faster with UWorld’s “why-first” approach.
CFA® for Non-Finance Backgrounds: How to Start, Study & Succeed
Wondering if you can pursue the CFA® without a finance degree? Discover tailored prep tips, top study materials, and smart strategies for professionals with non-finance backgrounds.