genuinecfa

I used pencil and passed. Using pencil is NOT an issue at all. The graders even grade questions answered outside the template. This is clearly stated on CFAI website.



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Zesty

ctnycgirl, I had a few large sections crossed out and managed to pass. That said, my AM scores were atrocious.

DoubleDip

I don't blame failing on my choice of pen/pencil. (at least I don't blame the graders)--I just think I would have been more organized in writing my answers... and I spent time fretting over my messy handwriting, etc. which could easily be corrected with pencil....

I really wish we could type though!

hoangvu90

The problem with cross-outs is that whatever got crossed out was a waste of time. The goal is to not have any cross-outs...

bdavi77962

agreed...a bit late, but agreed.

bchadwick

Buy a erasable biro.

Saved me in morning exam. One piece of advice I would give to those taking level III



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infinitybenzo

I used pencil and passed.

Carson

In case anyone still doesn't feel confortable, following is the email I got from CFA institute.

Dear Mr. dotassa,

Thank you for contacting us about your exam. 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.
Should you require any further assistance, please feel free to contact us again.

Kind Regards,
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bchadwick

Anybody using pencil in the morning session AND using only Schweser passed?

sameeragarwal

anyone use pencil in the morning session, used schweser only, got less than 50 on ethics and passed?