DISCLAIMER: I am not a paid reviewer.
I don’t normally review products online because most reviews are faked and made up. I am a life long test takers ( TOEFL, GMAT, GRE, CPA, CTP and CFA). Therefore, I have an idea what a good study material is.
I started my CFA journey awhile ago. Completing L1 and L2 with Schweser but failed L3 twice using their materials. I am not saying they are not okay since I have friends who passed using them only (maybe it is because I have 3 kids and a full time Job; therefore, I need a babysitter to watch over me)
I discovered that good babysitter last year on this forum after seating and glaring my failed band 10 test score screen. I had never heard about LevelUp before but after reviewing some of your comments (particularly from those who have a lot of AF points, I made the decision to re-register and sign up with LevelUp.
By August 15, I had already started with the Videos. Here is why I think Marc’s method is a good one:
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He forces you to use CFAI books, which can be very daunting given the size of the materials. But he pretty much goes page by page but he keeps it interesting along the way.
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Marc forces you to focus on Blue Boxes, relevant ECQ ( not all of them are good).
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Marc forces you to review important “White Texts” that you would normally overlook or forget as you progress with your study.
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He forces you to practice relevant pass questions ( no substitute for those).
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He is available to answer your questions as needed.
Now, it is my personal view re-takers will get the most with Marc because he completely change your prospective how to study for the Exams after failing it. I also believe his Bootcamp alone cannot help you pass if you have not gone over the materials by yourself.
This is why I recommend his Videos first and then join one of his Bootcamp. His Bootcamp is good for 3 things:
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You realize that you are not alone in your struggle because most of the people there are re-takers.
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He teaches you how to attach the IPS without fear ( I never know there was a standard approach to the IPS questions). YES, he
gets the IPS science down like a pro.
- Finally, you learn how to get simple point you have been missing because you don’t know what the graders are looking for when they reviewing you Essays.
As far I am concerned, I am not going to take any tests or certifications for no man no more. For all I know is that you know your shi***t and I know my crap. As a life long learner, I will continue to read to keep me up to date and practice what I know and work.
Conclusion:
I recommend LevelUp with Marc- assuming you want to get down and muddy yourself. Start early, review often, practice and practice often. Good luck and I rest my case.