Taking the CFA Anyways

CFA General
#1

Just wondering how strictly the guidelines for CFA Level 1 eligibility are enforced.

I’m entering my fourth year of school and I want to take the CFA Level 1. However, I am going to be taking a 5 year degree as I’m doing a Co-op program for my degree which delays my graduation date.

The CFA Institute says that I have to be either in my final year of schooling, four years of work experience or a combination of both. It also says that you have to update your education information before you can register for the Level 2.

So technically I would be able to register for the exam for December, and then take Level 2 after I graduate? Just wondering whether anybody knows anyone that has done this before.

#2

You have to be in your last year, correct.

I took L1 while i was in my last year and then took L2 once graduated.

Actually I got permission to sign up for L2 before I graduated becuase I had already finished all my courses but “graduation” wasn’t for another 4 motnhs.