Dec '08 Exam Takers

I'm doing in order. I've finished Ethic, Quant and Eco and start FSA today. I plan finish all by middle of Septembre then just do the test and review material
 
as a bored Level 2'er, let me give you all a piece of advice.

Enjoy the long weekend (US candidates), drink a beer, get some sun, and for the love, do NOT spend your entire 3 day weekend holed up inside cramming for Level 1 at this stage. You guys have plenty of time and hitting it too hard right now will burn you out in November, which is that absolute worst time to break stride. Enjoy yourselves a little now so you are the most motivated at the best possible time.
 
Can anyone tell me, especially those who have passed/attempted level 1 exam before whether doing the entire practice questions with the simulated exam in Schweser, give sufficient confidence for the level 1 exam.
 
Thanks much budfox for that advice. Its true with me atleast, struggling with motivation and am just in 4th week.

Well going with - Quant, Eco, FSA, Corporate Finance, Valuations, AI and Ethics. Currently with Econ SS4.

Question for all here (L1 and if L2 guys can chip in) -

What gives you confidence that particular section/reading is done. For example, I'm using Schweser study notes, questions at the back of CFAI text, schweser text q's and schweser PRO. With those above 70-80%, does the prep look reasonable?

Any topics that you would suggest must read from CFAI text, besides Ethics?
 
I used Schweser exclusively for Level 1, did a lot of Qbank and the entire Book 6 (now Practice exam Volume 1). I felt very prepared going in and walking out of the test.
 
I am done with ethics. Doing FSA

My goal is to finish reading by october and take mocks/practcise exam by November
 
budfox427,

what is you advice on books to follow. my plan is to follow cfa text mostly but it is taking longer time then expected. what was ur strategy
 
Schweser all the way. Learn concepts, don't memorize. And try to internalize what you are doing, especially in the FSA section. If you can learn WHY you are making an adjustment, or WHY so and so ratio moves up or down, you will be well on your way.
 
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