A second opinion, please. exercises, knowledge, personal, prepared, opinion

jcole21

I am a level 3 retaker.

The first time I took level 3 I would have been more than surprised if I'd have passed it. I didn't study enough, I just watched the Schweser videos, I didn't do any EOC exercises. I didn't read the CFAI books. I failed band 8.

Even though I was more prepared this time, I don't know if I will pass it. I feel my chances are 50/50. I will accept my fate without fear.

But my thoughts after the exam are these: I was in my personal peak in terms of curriculum knowledge on June 4th, in June 3rd I wished I had two or three more weeks to do mock exams or practice exams. What if I failed the exam? Wouldn't it be smart not to loose the knowledge and practice I already gained, the exam experience is fresh, I remember some of the questions, I could try to master some stuff in which I felt weak. What if I passed it? learning more will not hurt me, and the end of the day and without being servile to CFAI, isn't this stuff about learning?

So I took my CFAI books the other day and read them without pressure, without exam dates and with a relaxed attitude, I remembered why I chose to study finance and remembered that I am really passionate about my job and about the choice of doing the CFA stuff.

So, I've thinking: Until august I will know the truth. But, meanwhile, reviewing the material will not hurt me, I will not dedicate my precious weekends to it, I will do it while commuting or waiting for the dentist... I think: Now I can really learn this stuff without feeling stressed and that feeling makes everything easier and more enjoyable my readings.

I would like to know your thoughts about this attitude towards re-reading the material before August.

Thanks.

lcai

ohai Wrote:
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> Captain Britain??
>
> Ok, but to the point... if you like the material
> and don't have anything else to do, then sure -
> why not read the books again? I would rather be
> raped by a giant scorpion than read CFA books
> again right after the test. But I guess everyone
> is different.


how could someone have NOTHING else to do when yuo just put your life on hold for 6 months to study, aside from working??????????????

Darien

You should do what you feel like doing the most. If you enjoy reading it then why not.

justin88

I wish I haven't disposed of my level 2 textbooks, I totally can't recall level 2 stuff.

Iginla2011

Thank you all.

CFA Jay, CFA and joehogue; you are right. I am right now going to a bar with some friends to watch a game. I want beer and relaxation. I will forget all this CFA stuff for a while.

skycfa

Relax, decompress, etc.

If I absolutely felt the need to do something, I think I would find other stuff related to what I was doing (or wanted to do) to help me become an expert in the field. The CFA curriculum has some great stuff, but its so generalized and spread out that I think time is better spent finding your area of expertise. The market is too competitive to be a generalist.

wake2000

bbraddock Wrote:
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> I would like to know your thoughts about this
> attitude towards re-reading the material before
> August.
>
> Thanks.

I think that is nuts. You should relax and enjoy the summer. Why dont you wait until August to start re-reading the material? Take a few months to chill.

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CFA Jay, CFA

dyga

JP_RL_CFA Wrote:
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> They are great reference material. I have went
> back to my level 2 books quite often.

+1. I keep my books at work and use them as references frequently

strikethree

I would choose to read CFAI if i were forced to choose between that or being raped by anything.....however....in real life, I have a young daughter and can think plenty of things to use my time in meaningful ways....but I wouldn't not allocate any toward reading CFAI test book.

As a reference reading, it might be ok but I am not sure if it's really updated enough or deep enough for each specific subject area...keep it handy, yes...Am I gonna count on it where it really matters, NO, unless it's specifically for exam purpose.

Analyze_This

They are great reference material. I have went back to my level 2 books quite often.