Writing in Pen or Pencil?

CFA Level III
#1

I understand we could either write in pen or pencil for the morning exam?

However, I would like to understand what is suggested?

Thanks!

#2

use what is comfortable. you’re going to write a lot for AM so try different types of pens and pencils and start testing.

#3

#crayon

#4

Let them know that you’re serious: blood.

#5

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#6

Both have their merits. If you anticipate having to rewrite a bunch of stuff, its easier to erase pencil marks. But pen might be easier to read.

#7

No time to be constantly erasing in the AM. Just cross it out.

#RookieMistake

#8

Do you know if ink erasers are allowed at the exam? Something like this: https://sparklingsilvia.wordpress.com/2008/09/22/what-is-an-ink-eraser/

#9

i alternated between pen and pencil

#10

Every other word, or every other letter?

#11

I don’t know if I’ll do that, but can I write in both pen and pencil?

#12

Yeah, they won’t mind i think. I plan to make any circles (for questions where they give options to circle) in pencil. I realized i make a mess of my answer sheet if i try to cancel out the circles in pen.

#13

Graders have a bias towards blue ink pen. It shows your confidence and is easier for the grader to read.

#15

I used erasable pens with blue ink… don’t erase all that great but better than running out of room in a box