How Hard Are the CFA® Exams? (Reality, Data and What It Takes to Pass)
It is 7:30 a.m. Your coffee is still warm, your desk is buried under a stack of highlighted readings and scribbled notes. You glance at the CFA Level I curriculum, over 3,000 pages of material staring back at you. You…
How A.H. Passed All Three CFA Levels on His First Attempt With AnalystPrep
From overwhelmed student to top-percentile CFA candidate, here’s how AnalystPrep became his study engine. “I passed all three levels of the CFA Program on my first attempt, and AnalystPrep was the backbone of my study strategy across the journey.”– A.H….
How Much Does the CFA® Program Really Cost? (2025–2027 Complete Breakdown)
Pricing Snapshot Here is a quick view of the basic registration costs. These are the fees paid directly to the CFA Institute and are the foundation of your budget. Level Early Registration Fee Standard Fee One-Time Enrollment Fee Level I…
Exploring the Many Industries That Need Actuaries Today
Numbers tell a story and actuaries are the professionals who read it. They translate data into predictions, identify patterns in uncertainty and turn risk into actionable insight. Most people still associate actuaries with insurance but the truth is their expertise…
GMAT Scratch Paper: What’s Allowed & How to Use It Effectively
The GMAT is not just a test of what you know. It is a test of how efficiently you can apply your knowledge within strict time limits. Every second counts and how you organize your thoughts can make the difference…
Why Video Lectures Are Not Enough — The Power of Integrated Prep (Video + Questions + Mock Exams)
You’ve probably done it before. You open your CFA or FRM course, play a few video lectures and tell yourself you’ll watch all the lessons before starting practice. It feels organized, productive, and safe. Nevertheless, when you finally open your…
Is the FRM®Worth It for Your Career?
When you hear the term Financial Risk Manager (FRM®), it’s not just another finance credential floating around in the professional space. It’s a designation that has quietly become one of the most respected credentials in the world of financial risk…
CFA® Study: Balancing Work, Life and CFA Exams
Preparing for the CFA exam while managing a full-time job often feels like juggling fire. Between client calls, spreadsheets and family obligations, carving out study hours can seem nearly impossible. Nevertheless, thousands of professionals worldwide prove every year that it…
What Every CFA® Candidate Needs to Know Before Exam Day
You have spent months studying, memorizing formulas and reviewing every CFA Institute guideline you can find. You have given up weekends and late nights determined to master the CFA curriculum. But as exam day approaches, you might still be asking…
Tips to Make the Most of Your 300 Hours of CFA® Exam Preparation
If there is one number that every CFA candidate hears repeatedly, it is 300 hours. Somewhere along the way, it became the unofficial standard for CFA exam preparation. But what is 300 hours, really? Does it guarantee success, or is…
