4 years since I passed Level I, how do I go about studying for Level II?

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I plan to sit for the Level 2 CFA exam in 2017. I need some advise on how best to proceed since I have taking some time off between exams. I took and passed level in June 2010. I took Level 2 but failed it in 2012 (inadequate prep). Then life happened (marriage, kid, etc. ). So it’s been over 4 years since I looked at the material. I have been working in finance (as a bank regulator and now consultant) so I have been around CFA related topics over the years.

My question is: 1)Would you suggest I study for Level 2 using Level 2 material (from Schweser) and then review Level 1 materials as needed to clarify concepts/topics? or 2) Review the Level 1 material for a month or two first, and then begin studying Level 2 material thereafter?

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Forget about Level 1 entirely. Everything you need to know for the L2 exam is contained in the books, which are massive on their own. Don’t waste your time re-learning stuff that likely won’t even be tested.
 
Go for the level II material. No need to read the level I books because everything has been explained carefully in level II books
 
@aakk45 … I suggest forget level 1 material, just stick to L2 material like everyone pointed out. As you are starting after a long gap, I suggest you will need moretime (then just 300-400 hrs), so start early. I would probably - start with summary book (Secret sauce) first. This is to get a feel of entire scope of studies in shortest time. Then go through each study volumes for more detail understanding then finish with EOC questions, mocks etc and then again final revision with Summary book.
Good luck
 
Just register for Level 2 exam and start studying. You got to be in the race to win the race. Registration for the exam is the first step.
 
My advice is to read through the CFAI Level 2 Optional Sections. Those are the readings that go back through previously covered / Level 1 material and bring you back up to speed. I would guess that most people skip the “optional” sections, but in your case, definitely check them out.
 
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