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.

“AnalystPrep’s concise yet thorough material made all the difference.”-A.H.

Meet the Candidate

A.H. is a finance graduate and young professional managing finance and operations at a growing clothing brand. Between budgeting, cost analysis and helping run a startup, his schedule was packed, but his long-term goal was clear:

Break into equity research.

To stand out in a competitive field and build deeper analytical skills, he decided to pursue the CFA Program, starting with Level I in November 2023.

Why He Chose the CFA Path

Coming from a solid finance foundation, he wanted to sharpen three core areas:

• Financial statement analysis
  
• Valuation techniques
  
• Investment research fundamentals
  

“The CFA designation gives you analytical depth, ethical grounding, and global credibility. It’s exactly the toolkit I needed to transition into equity research.”- A.H.

How He Found AnalystPrep

While comparing CFA prep resources on Google, he came across AnalystPrep.

He explored a few other providers, but one thing kept standing out:

“AnalystPrep offered the best value for money.”– A.H.

For a candidate juggling work, startup responsibilities, and CFA prep, this combination of affordability + depth was a major plus.

Challenges Before Starting

Like many candidates, he had a few doubts at first:

• Would the content be structured enough?
  
• Would it cover the entire CFA curriculum effectively?
  
• Would the question bank actually help him identify weak areas?
  

“Depth was important to me. AnalystPrep’s structured content, comprehensive QBank and clear explanations gave me confidence I wouldn’t miss key topics.”

His Study Strategy With AnalystPrep

He used everything, video lessons, study notes, the QBank and full-length mock exams.

Here’s how each resource helped him stay consistent:

The Video Lessons

“The video lectures are unmatched. They broke down complex topics into actionable steps.”– A.H.

Simple language + step-by-step instruction = much faster concept absorption.

The Question Bank

“The QBank was incredibly helpful for reinforcing concepts and spotting weak areas.” – A.H.

He routinely alternated between learning and practicing, which kept the content fresh.

Clear and Insightful Explanations

“The explanations helped me understand not just the mechanics, but the reasoning behind every concept.”- A.H.

This is especially valuable for Level I candidates who are building foundational intuition.

Mock Exams That Mimic the Real Test

AnalystPrep’s mocks gave him the calm confidence he needed:

“The usual jitters were there, sure, but I walked in quietly confident. AnalystPrep prepared me well.”– A.H.

The Results

• Passed CFA Level I on the First Attempt
• Scored Above the 90th Percentile
• Later Passed Levels II and III, also on the first attempt
• Estimated 80% of his total study time was on AnalystPrep

These aren’t just wins, they’re strong signals that the methodology worked for him.

His LinkedIn posts tell the rest of the story:

“Thank you to AnalystPrep for their concise yet thorough material… It’s been challenging, deeply rewarding, and I’ve learned more in the last two years than in any other comparable phase.” – A.H.

His Advice to Future CFA Candidates

“Be genuinely interested.”

“The CFA curriculum is a vast ocean of knowledge. Curiosity is what keeps you engaged during the long hours. If you’re serious about completing the program, interest is what sustains you.”– A.H.

Would He Recommend AnalystPrep?

Absolutely.

“It’s a high-value platform that delivers clarity, structure, and depth. Perfect for anyone trying to build strong financial foundations.” – A.H.

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