CFAI Material vs. Schweser: Level 3 Retaker

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I am wondering if there were many successful level 3 candidates who relied solely on the CFAI curriculum. If so, did you utilize the print version or the ebook version? For my first attempt at Level 3, I relied only on Schweser. This was clearly insufficient for passing the AM section (Band 8). Trying to make a game plan for retaking the exam and would welcome any suggestions.
Also, any CFA Charterholders care to share the ways in which the charter has impacted their professional careers? Anyone in Risk Management?
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The key question is not Schweser vs. CFAI - for some topics the CFAI is required (e.g. Ethics, GIPS). What you need are Mocks till it drops.
 
I bought the premium package from Schweser with books, online seminars, and 6 sample tests. I read only Schweser notes and watched some videos. I also did all Ethics and GIPS questions in the CFAI books. Because I failed the AM part last year, I took NYSSA class (they use Schweser notes), and two essay writing seminars that they offer, which were very helpful. This made a a huge difference and i passed.
 
Level 3 retaker here….solely relied on the CFAI material.
For the 2016 Exam I used the following:
1. 2015 Print edition of the books, read any updated parts using the e-books.
2. All of the Online Topic Tests minimum 2x each.
3. Morning Mock exams since 2011
4. CFA afternooon mock exams (they give you two).
5. I used the ebooks to quickly look up concepts or where I got answers wrong on the topic tests.
 
Phoenix T. wrote:
The key question is not Schweser vs. CFAI - for some topics the CFAI is required (e.g. Ethics, GIPS). What you need are Mocks till it drops.
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Agree 1000000% MOCKS MOCKS MOCKS
 
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