Uppermark vs Schweser

i’ve used uppermark for L1; i think i might switch to Schweser for L2 (since their basic package provides flashcards – albeit an additional $100 for this package). Anybody else have any inputs as to which guide is preferable?
 
Haven’t take CAIA yet so I am no expert, but Schweser packages look a lot more comprehensive in every benchmark.
 
any feedback on how well the packages did or didnt prepare people?
 
jcrick Wrote:
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> any feedback on how well the packages did or didnt
> prepare people?
I used Scheweser for both CAIA L1 and CAIA L2, scored >70% (81% in SchweserPro for did all questions there) in L1; scored 77% in sample CAIA exam L2 (65% in SchweserPro did all questions there).
I did not use Schweser flashcards for level 1, but did use for level 2 and it was a great help.
I can tell about level 2 results in six weeks. I could fail exam because I caught flu a day before exam.
Overall, I vote for Schweser.
 
So did you use the Scheweser materials almost exclusively? Did you go through the “text books” as prescribed by CAIA?
 
Schweser’s notes are excellent for CFA, so I wont be hesitating when ordering them for FRM and CAIA, as well as CFA-2 & 3.
 
When preparing for CAIA I did not use any text books because it was not necessary.
 
YeeS_Mos Wrote:
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> When preparing for CAIA I did not use any text
> books because it was not necessary.
and here I thought the FRM was hard…..or are you just a certified genius.
 
Are those schweser/uppermark study aids delivered to you in printed format, CD/DVD or through online access??
 
peteus325 Wrote:
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> Are those schweser/uppermark study aids delivered
> to you in printed format, CD/DVD or through online
> access??
Pretty sure its comparable to the CFA format, most of it is online in both formats. You get the books and have access online. Am I on track here guys?
 
cfacowtown Wrote:
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> YeeS_Mos Wrote:
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> —–
> > When preparing for CAIA I did not use any text
> > books because it was not necessary.
>
> and here I thought the FRM was hard…..or are you
> just a certified genius.
a… i mean that caia texts are not necessary, because schweser did a good job.
Regarding study package format it is same as cfa.
 
i am a caia chaterholder and did the whole prep with uppermark, if that can help you in your choice!
 
I used Schweser for CAIA level I but I switched to Uppermark for CAIA level II for the coming September 2009 exam.
 
phishwong Wrote:
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> I used Schweser for CAIA level I but I switched to
> Uppermark for CAIA level II for the coming
> September 2009 exam.
What prompted the switch? I’m in my comfort zone with Schweser for L1……still haven’t ordered yet…..
 
Schweser for both levels. Quite at ease for L1 and a bit difficulties to go through convertible arbitrage for L2 but overall speaking it met my expectations.
 
Good to know, I just (10 minutes ago) ordered my Schweser notes and I bought the textbooks from amazon. The stuff on real estate looks especially interesting.
 
Not really interesting if you were in the industry…
 
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