How far along are u?

CFA Level III
#1

Im worried that Im behind. On book 2, page 90.

#2

most ppl start studying around Feb…you are not behind anything lol

#3

I’m starting my second trimester thanks for asking.

#4

Zip.

#5

Yes, you should have completed at least 2 of the books by now you lazy sloth.

#6

I skipped Ethics. Now I’m in Institutional Investors.

However, I have to start early, because I’m a CPA in a tax practice. I may not get to study much (if at all) in February, March, or the first part of April. After that, I’ll be cramming like crazy.

If I didn’t have a seasonal job, I would probably wait until after the holidays.

#7

finished book 1 , and in the middle of book 2, planning to finish by mid march.

#8

you guys are in well shape huh :slight_smile: I started this week with book 2.

#9

Finished book 2 last night, including EOC questions along the way, hope to start Book 3 this evening.

Ideally I would like to read all 6 of the books once by the end of the year, that way I can get a picture of the curriculum and then back to work on areas I was less sure of, then just hit EOC and mocks, hopefully learning by my mistakes?

#10

you guys completed alot so early…be careful of burnout though :slight_smile:

#11

Burnout hasn’t been a problem for me in the past.

Panic and not having enough time to learn from my mistakes was what killed me on Level 2, when I failed the first time.

#12

I’ve gone through 9 study sessions so far of the CFAI books. My game plan is to read everything once by mid December, take a week or two off, and then read through everything again while doing as many tests as possible.

(I failed L2 and want to nail this on the first attempt).

#13

good luck guys :slight_smile:

#14

I have a similar plan. Finish reading all CFAI books by Dec. Watch videos and review notes/areas I highlighted in books for 3 months, then practice tests for 2 months. Study 1.5-2 hrs a day. Hope it works. I just hate cramming, did it for L2 and got my first gray hair - not trying to do that again.

#15

first grey hair?!..how old are you Captain?

#16

Im old man but too young for grays. 25.

#17

haha cool…

#18

You guys are scaring me… I am planning to start on Nov 18 :wink:

#19

Guys who already started … What do you feel about the materials’ difficulty so far compared to Level II ?

Thanks

#20

early to say , but its okay till now .