以下是引用shanexin在2008-2-1 1:01:00的发言: Let me give you some insights. I'm a MBA candidate in US and working on Level III right now.
In terms of your application for any top program. Your credential doesn't count much as long as you have solid relative working experience. In your case, you've been working in investment management firms. The hands-on experience you have from your daily job is more important than your status of level II candidate. For those career switcher, I personal encourage taking some professional exam beforehand to show your passion and comittement to the indusutry you wanna get in.
Once you are in a MBA program. Your CFA study experience will help you ace the MBA accounting and finance curriculum. There's much overlap in my program. And it will help you much when pursuing investment management intern. But for IBD service, CFA doesn't count much. Your soft skill especially language proficiency does.
BTW, clarify one thing. As far as I know, I never heard CFA could lead to a GMAT waiver and credit waiver. Never. Take GMAT seriously.
For ph.Ds. I don't think CFA deserves trying. It's kinda broad array of the financial related knowledge set. But US phD programs expect you to do something deeper.
Anyway, try to prioritize your time and energy. Make your best shot. Thanks a lot!
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