Schweser Book vs. CFA Institute Curriculum Book

[archived_user]

Hi All
I would like to ask a general question. Do I have to buy additionally Schweser Books.
The CFA Institute Curriculum Books that I received after level 3 registration are not very thick and bulky
So it seems that I can use them for level 3 preparation. In the pass I did not read CFA Institute Curriculum level 2 Books as they are too thick. I mainly studied with Schweser level 2 books.
What do you guys think? I have to buy Schweser Books level 3 and study with them?
Thank you for reply.
Heavenkid

 

[archived_user]

The readings are still pretty tough to get through, even though there are fewer pages than L2. I used Schweser at L1/L2 but like you thought that since the CFAI books were smaller it’d be easier to just go through those. After a few readings I found myself missing the brevity of Schweser and wound up switching over.
So no, of course you don’t have to buy them, but if you’re used to using Schweser you might find yourself missing it. I know I did.