The MPS is one of the most misunderstood aspects of the CFA exam. Understanding how it works — and what it means for how you allocate your study effort — can change your strategy significantly.
The CFA Level 1 pass rate is around 35%. Here is the systematic study approach that actually works — based on what separates candidates who pass from those who don't.
With a ~35% pass rate at Level 1, failure is the norm. Understanding why candidates fail is the first step to making sure you are not one of them.
Ethics is 15% of CFA Level 1 and appears on every level. More importantly, it can be the deciding factor for borderline candidates. Here is how to approach it.
You've submitted your exam. Now what? This guide covers the CFA score release timeline, how to read your results, what the topic band scores mean, and exactly what to do whether you passed or failed.
Economics is 8% of CFA Level 1 — enough to matter but not enough to justify equal time with Ethics or FRA. This is the focused breakdown of what you need to know versus what you can safely deprioritise.
CFA Level 3 is hard enough without a 50-hour work week. This is the time-efficient, high-ROI study framework built specifically for candidates who can't quit their jobs to prepare.
Three of the most respected credentials in finance and business — but they serve very different careers and very different people. Here is the honest, no-hype breakdown of what each one actually gets you.
Two failures, a lot of self-reflection, and one very different approach to studying. Here's the honest breakdown of what changed — and why most candidates study the wrong way.