Using pencil to answer the essay?

CFA Level III
#1

Hi guys, Can I use pencil instead of pen? I still curious about this… Thanks, Lee

#2

I mean for the AM essays

#3

Yes

#4

Hi Xtra, Have U tried and any deduction of marks? Thanks, Lee

#5

http://www.analystforum.com/phorums/read.php?13,1230710,1231816#msg-1231816

#6

CFAI website says blue or black ink - it says nothing about pencils. http://www.cfainstitute.org/mycfa/candidate/takingexams/policies/Pages/index.aspx

#7

I dont see why you cant use pencils shun

#8

From CFAI: Thank you for contacting us about Level III. We prefer that you write your answers to the constructed response questions in ink; however, the graders will certainly grade any answers you write in pencil. Writing in pencil will not affect your exam grade. I hope this is helpful. Regards,

#9

I wrote my 2009 exam in blue ink and failed I wrote my 2010 exam in pencil and passed It was only when I thought about it recently I reached an epiphany: the difference between a pass and a fail was my writing instrument.

#10

Erasable ink pens! These are the best: http://bit.ly/iI50p6

#11

pencils shun, im coming strapped to the testing room with 10 of em