AuthorTopic: Most Effective Way to Study
zma2e
@2017-06-01 13:29:47
Hi all,

I'm taking the Level 1 Dec 2016 exam (so I've got plenty of time). I will be using the CFAI textbooks and analyst notes to study and was hoping to get some feedback on the most effective way to study with these resources.

Here's what I was thinking:

1st:
Read analyst notes to get a "big picture" idea of the subject.

2nd:
Read corresponding CFAI chapter to drill down deeper and really understand the material.

3rd:
Do CFAI questions at the end of the chapter and take analyst notes quizzes.

How does look to you all? Would you make any tweaks to this routine?
EminYus
@2016-06-13 15:52:42
What is your background? Personally, I just registered for the Dec exam, but have no finance background. I work in the investment industry as an associate broker and have done courses from CSI with regards to derivarives and that's about it.

I have been trying to develop a solid strategy. It's going to be tough working a full time job and then trying to read/study for a few hours a day. I think an average of 1-2 weeks per study session should do the trick. Your strategy seems to be what I was leaning towards. I want to read some sort of notes first before reading the actual material. This will help give me an understanding of what I need to focus on.

Will you be writing notes as well?

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