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CFA® Exam: No Motivation to Study?

If you have no motivation to study for your CFA exam, you need some external motivation. External motivation will increase your internal motivation.

Find Motivation to Study for Your Exam

Need more motivation to study? Find some tips, as well as motivational quotes & mottos, to print out and look at whenever you feel you won't make it!

CFA® Exam Format under Computer-Based Testing (CBT)

CFA EXAM FORMAT: Computer-based testing (CBT) with a new CFA exam structure for all exam levels. CFA exam testing time gets reduced to ca. 4.5 hours.

Level 1 CBT CFA® Exam Day Experience & Structure

CFA exam CBT format means fewer questions during an exam session. See what other CFA candidates tell us about their level 1 CFA exam day experience.

Experience for free what your level 1 exam is going to be like by doing our full-time mock. Available to all CFA candidates upon registration.

Best CFA® Exam Calculator: TI vs HP Battle

Approved CFA exam calculators: TI BA II Plus Professional vs HP 12C Platinum. Which of the calculators is the best choice for your CFA exam?

What Happens If You Fail Your CFA® Exam

After you fail your CFA exam, you need to retake the exam (unless you want to drop out of the CFA Program). If you fail your CFA exam, you have to pay again for the retake.

Former Level 1 CFA® Exam Candidates Advise

We asked former level 1 CFA exam candidates for some pieces of advice for current level 1 candidates. See the prep tips that some of the candidates shared.

Practical Skills Modules (PSMs) for CFA® Candidates

CFA: Practical Skills Module (PSM) is an additional CFA exam learning module aimed at developing your practical skills based on some extra study materials.

HOW to SUCCEED in EXAM?

Successful exam prep is when you can get enough study time to learn efficiently. Exam success comes from successful exam prep, also for the CFA exam.

Level 1 CFA® Exam Structure, Topic Weights, Passing Score, Calculator

Learn about the level 1 CFA® exam: its CBT structure, topic weights (new as of 2024!), passing score, and approved calculators.

Updated 2025 What-to-Bring CFA® Exam Day Checklist

For your CFA exam, you must bring your valid passport and an approved calculator. You may also bring some water if you take your CFA exam in 2025.

Unveiling CFA® Exam Rules for Refund, Deferral & Exam Taking

New CFA exam deferral options, limited fee refund, key exam policies explained, incl. approved calculator, CFA exam day & personal belongings.

Everything About CFA®, 9 Short Facts

The CFA exam is a series of 3 exams (levels). Be well prepared for each exam 'cos pass rates are rather low. On the exam day, you'll be tested on 10 topics.

Online Proctored CFA® Exam From Home

Online CFA exam from home available to CFA candidates! This proctored level 1 CFA exam will take place from 13 to 15 April.

CFA® Program Requirements: Your Eligibility for CFA® Charter

CFA EXAM ELIGIBILITY: Meet the CFA Program requirements and see what you must do before you can become a fully-fledged CFA charterholder.

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Practical Skills Modules (PSMs) for CFA® Candidates

CFA: Practical Skills Module (PSM) is an additional CFA exam learning module aimed at developing your practical skills based on some extra study materials.

	3 weeks 6 days ago	Unveiling CFA® Exam Rules for Refund, Deferral & Exam Taking
	1 month 2 weeks ago	Updated 2025 What-to-Bring CFA® Exam Day Checklist
	6 months 3 weeks ago	Everything About CFA®, 9 Short Facts
	1 year 4 months ago	Level 1 CFA® Exam Structure, Topic Weights, Passing Score, Calculator
	1 year 5 months ago	Best CFA® Exam Calculator: TI vs HP Battle
	2 years 6 days ago	CFA® Exam: No Motivation to Study?
	2 years 6 days ago	HOW to SUCCEED in EXAM?
	3 years 6 days ago	Former Level 1 CFA® Exam Candidates Advise

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