anothercfainnyc

So glad to know this. I just got the Schweser books and judging from all posts I will be using those and the EOC questions of the CFA material and mock exams.

Do you think doing Level 1 in December and then Level 2 the following June is doable? Would just like to minimize the time of what people call "hell"! I do have a background in Economics and Finance.

Thanks again!

Sunshine4ever

I did about 350hrs and passed with flying colours, but it's important to note that I had considerable studies in the area previously.

It really depends on your previous studies and your ability to learn and memorise the material on a first run through. Reading the CFAI Cirriculum (if you take this route which many previous passers have not and just used Stalla/Schweser) takes about 150 hrs (approx.) and final review and mock exams will normally knock off another 50-100 so you'll get there quite quickly.

I am currently studying for III in June 2012 and Level I would be about the only Level that I feel you would get by with on the 300 hr mark for as the others require a fair bit more work.