标题: MOCK vs. Actual Exam Comparison [打印本页] 作者: lxwarr30 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24 标题: MOCK vs. Actual Exam Comparison
For those who have taken the actual exam before, what are your thoughts regards to the Mocks vs. the actual exam?
I've taken 3 2010 Schweiser vol 1 mocks and have scored in the 75% range. I heard from some that the vol 1 from Schweiser is much easier than the actual exam, what are your thoughts?
Also, I have taken 3 CFA mocks (2009-2011) and have scored 70% on all of them. I did really well on the 2011 morning mock (85%), but only got a 72% in the afternoon part (this got me worry!). I felt the afternoon mock exam consists of many less common terms and the overall degree of difficulty was much harder.
With the exam coming up next week, I am trying to grasp as much information as possible and would really like some input in terms of the mock vs actual comparison. Thanks for your help!作者: hariRaj 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at Friday, May 27, 2011 at 02:55PM by invic.作者: rgonzalez 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
I havent done the 2011 afternoon mock yet, but i've taken the morning one and did well.
I found the morning exam MUCH easier that most of the schweser tests I've taken before..
I definitely dont expect the real exam to be as straightforward..作者: ishfaque 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
Exactly, if I am passing these mocks with authority (80%+) on average, I will feel pretty good going into the exam.
However, since I'm hovering around the 75% range on the mocks, I am getting a bit nervous for next week. With a week left, I will try my best to gain as much additional knowledge as possible. Although, knowing the comparison for the actual vs. mock would give me a better idea of my current standings.作者: scr879 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
Bluetick1010 Wrote:
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> Exactly, if I am passing these mocks with
> authority (80%+) on average, I will feel pretty
> good going into the exam.
>
> However, since I'm hovering around the 75% range
> on the mocks, I am getting a bit nervous for next
> week. With a week left, I will try my best to
> gain as much additional knowledge as possible.
> Although, knowing the comparison for the actual
> vs. mock would give me a better idea of my current
> standings.
From what someone said on this forum in another thread (I don't remember which one), last Dec, the actual exam was 25% easier than the mock.作者: marsilni 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
Just wondering, if you failed any of the sections, will you be able to pass the paper? Or it's the overall score that is important?作者: MythosHF 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
@The Simz, I think yes. As long as your average meets the MPS.
If your on the edge, and have done well on ethics, it can prove to be your white knight!作者: btcapital 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
I just finished the Elan online free mock of 120 questions and got only 86/120 or 71.6%. I'm at the 75th percentile but this is getting me worried. Of course, I would love to think that the free exam was purposely made harder so people would score lower on avg, thus buying the guide? Am I dreaming?作者: JRossSter 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
Thanks adp123! You just gave me the strength to carry on! I almost wanted to give up!作者: jim8z3 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
mnieman Wrote:
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> you realize if anyone who has taken the exam were
> to answer this with any honesty that they would be
> violating CFAI code right?
How is asking someone if they've done the mock a violation?作者: studyn 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
mnieman Wrote:
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> you realize if anyone who has taken the exam were
> to answer this with any honesty that they would be
> violating CFAI code right?
I should rephrase my question. What were your scores like on the mock exams for those who have passed the actual exam? This should not have complicated any codes.作者: agulani 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
spreads Wrote:
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> How is asking someone if they've done the mock a
> violation?
i think you need to re-read what the original question asked.作者: Finalnub 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
mnieman Wrote:
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> spreads Wrote:
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> > How is asking someone if they've done the mock
> a
> > violation?
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> i think you need to re-read what the original
> question asked.
Thanks for pointing that out mnieman, do you have any input for my "rephrased" question above? Much appreciated!作者: amqata 时间: 2011-7-13 16:24
mnieman Wrote:
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> spreads Wrote:
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> > How is asking someone if they've done the mock
> a
> > violation?
>
>
> i think you need to re-read what the original
> question asked.
