therecruit

bdoggles,

I'll make few comments to help you. Please don't take anything personally.

The good news judging from your afternoon score is, you do know your stuff and had potential to pass this year itself, but unfortunately, your preparation was probably not properly focused. I feel I could have done some things better too, but luckily I don't have to worry about it since I passed.

Since you did not get >70 in even a single question in the morning, I am going to say, you are probably not using the right technique to answer questions. Also, I suggest, trust yourself and trust the guides that show you how to write concise answers. They don't care if you write long incorrect answer. They want to see short concise to the point answers. Also, practice how to show the steps. CFA L2 passers are used to doing quick mental calculation right on the calculator. That won't work in the morning session. You have to show your steps, which means you have to practice.

Also, don't focus too much on memorization. Memorization is required for few questions but not worth it. Focus on topics during your study by question. L3 requires separate preparation for morning and afternoon. I did not follow this because I did not know. But now you do know because you tried the exam and I am telling you. Given that you did not get > 70 even in signle Q in the morning, I am surprised you even managed band 10. You must have done really well in the afternoon. Again shows you have what it takes, you just need the right guidance and training. I like Schweser practice exams and past CFA question papers were useful. I felt this years L3 AM paper was easier than previous years papers they publish. However, without doubt it's one heck of a tough exam.

Good luck!

BTW, what do you do? Are you an analyst?