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Writing a CFA^® Scholarship Essay: Securing Your Exam ‘Discount Coupon’

Write a compelling CFA scholarship essay with these tips. Showcase your skills, career goals, and commitment to professional development.

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Writing a CFA^® Scholarship Essay: Securing Your Exam ‘Discount Coupon’

November 20, 2024

Write a compelling CFA scholarship essay with these tips. Showcase your skills, career goals, and commitment to professional development.

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Is Using Just the CFA Institute® Curriculum Enough?

April 22, 2025

While the CFAI® curriculum is comprehensive, it’s essential to have practical skills like excel modeling, financial statement analysis, and other soft skills.

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Getting Sponsored for the CFA^® Exam: Convincing Your Employer

October 18, 2024

Tips on how to convince your employer to fund your CFA exam, including understanding the benefits, researching policies, and highlighting the potential ROI.

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Ten Tips for CFA® Level 1 Candidates From Students Who Passed the Exam

May 26, 2023

We curated these helpful tips for CFA® Level 1 candidates thanks to students who passed Level 1 and hope they will help you as you continue your CFA journey.

Finance Industry Books to Supplement CFA® Exam Preparation

April 23, 2025

NEW: This article provides a list of finance industry books to supplement CFA® exam preparation, including best practices for studying and industry insights.

How To Approach the Hardest CFA® Level 1 Questions

September 24, 2024

The CFA® Exam is notoriously difficult, but knowing how to approach the hardest CFA Level 1 questions will help you maximize your chances of passing the exam.

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Why Knowing Your Learning Style Can Help You Pass the CFA® Exam

April 23, 2025

Different learning styles work for different people. Knowing your learning style can help you pass the CFA® Exam. Explore the various learning styles.