comp_sci_kid

I would advise against registering for the June exam. A few considerations:
1. Passing the LI exam does not significantly distinguish you as a job candidate.
2. Your current studies are relevant but do not substantially reduce the amount of time you will need to prepare. 250 hours of studying is a gross underestimation in my experience.
3. By taking on additional learning responsibilities, are you increasing the risk of poor or average achievement in your masters program? Are you passing up opportunities to foster longterm networking relationships with your classmates? Do fewer things, better. I think a strong academic performance in your master’s program will serve you much better in finding your first job than being a mediocre student with fewer connections and maybe passing LI.
4. You’re young and have considerable time to enroll in the CFA Program. Give this challenging program the time it deserves, and give yourself the time you deserve to complete your masters program as best you can, having an opportunity to enjoy life a bit too.
Now here’s the downside to waiting: being a December LI candidate and then a June LII candidate is grueling. Even if you wait until December, are you really going to have time to study for that exam given your final semester this fall? Maybe if you have a light class schedule, aren’t working too much, or if you don’t find a job right away…
So but say you ignore this advice, which is fine of course. If you register for June, use Schweser and its QBank only, except use CFAI for ethics and portfolio management. You simply do not have time to rely much on the official CFAI curriculum.
Just my $0.02. Good luck whichever way you decide to go.
hiredguns1, CFA