Just wondering about the age distribution of CFA candidates ? (as can you tell I’ve been reading lots of quants). I’m 45 and with an IT background. I really wished I had done this 10-15 years ago. Seems like every one here is pretty young.
I am 37 years old- but still very ‘young’ at heart !!
23 reporting in 
Guess I will be placed at the lower left tail of the Normal Distribution.
very interesting discussion. what is the average age of a L1 candidate? i’ll be 23 by exam day…
I will be 25 by that terrific moment…
21! i graduated with no job so decided to take the CFA on. not sure if i’ll be going on to L2 though. we’ll see come jan 28th
31 and still counting
- Should be good times.
i am 26 yrs old ,want to settle down with all 3 levels by 28
24!
34
im an outlier…
14
im 23 i heard avg age was 28 for L1
21 here
I’ll be 23 on exam day
24!!! Life is too short and things are too messy, need the CFA charter quick
- I don’t know what the average age of L1 candidates is, but I this the majority tends to be in their 20s.
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If you’re in your mid-30s or older, I don’t really see the value in getting the CFA Charter if it does not help you in your CURRENT job path. By then it’s too late to switch job positions, for the following reasons: - Chances are you’re pretty far along in your current career. If you want to say, switch to front office, you’re going to have to go to an entry level position and take a massive pay cut. - People don’t want to hire old people for an entry level position. - You don’t want to work an entry level position where your manager is 15 years younger then you.