I was anxiously awaiting my results for December 2012 CFA Level I results this time last year. Level I, apart from being your initiation into the Program, is a quite voluminous reading and a lot of new concepts. My first tip is this:
I won't dwell on Level I. If you are reading this, you are probably interested in assessing the effort required in passing Level II in four months time. I will share my experience and hope you gain from it.
After feeling euphoric for a day after passing, I had to make the decision. Go for Level II 4 months away or wait a year. I opted for the former but with a grim outlook. Life will be hell for a few more months. Received my books, and started crackin. I shot for 1 reading/day. Extra on the weekends. I was at the job for a steady 8 hours, so I would usually study evenings and nights (~ 5 hours). Weekends full time (~ 10-12 hours). Second tip is this:
May. T-30. You have 2 weeks to keep drilling at problem areas. These are your swaps, PBO, and other difficult topics. Third tip:
Bon Chance!
- READ THE OFFICIAL CFAI CURRICULUM. Get used to it.
I won't dwell on Level I. If you are reading this, you are probably interested in assessing the effort required in passing Level II in four months time. I will share my experience and hope you gain from it.
After feeling euphoric for a day after passing, I had to make the decision. Go for Level II 4 months away or wait a year. I opted for the former but with a grim outlook. Life will be hell for a few more months. Received my books, and started crackin. I shot for 1 reading/day. Extra on the weekends. I was at the job for a steady 8 hours, so I would usually study evenings and nights (~ 5 hours). Weekends full time (~ 10-12 hours). Second tip is this:
- GET THROUGH YOUR FIRST READING. The faster you get through it, the quicker you know where you are weak.
May. T-30. You have 2 weeks to keep drilling at problem areas. These are your swaps, PBO, and other difficult topics. Third tip:
- At the 2 week mark, drop all your books. Start drilling practice exams. Shoot for 5 - 7.
Bon Chance!