CFAI vs. Schweser cannot, dilemma, difficult, resistance

IAmNeil

I consistently score above 85 on Schweser Qs but cannot break the 60 resistance on CFAI sample exams. Anyone else with the same dilemma? I find CFAI questions difficult to read/vague. Is it reflective of the real exam? Anyone with past expirience? Thanks!

Rasec

You should do better on CFAI Mocks. I have issues with the Samples too.

cv4cfa

I think the samples are tougher cause their online.

chaojimali

The CFA sample exam was demoralizing for me too..but don't brush it off. They pulled every little chicanery in those sample vignettes. I recommend giving it a one or two look overs before exam day. It will force you to work through the problem too (i.e. switching from S/L to MARC's would not always reduce NI in the early years)