Who is studying for the CFA in London with BPP? What are your experiences with them?

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BPP are very good. No complaints. Did all three levels with them and passed first time on each. I prefer the materials to Scheweser et al. The question banks are esp good.

So, yeah, I'd recomend them.
 
Ppatel,

Just started with BPP and am working towards L1 in December (home study). No complaints so far and the material is well laid out and backed up by key concepts books (handy for carrying around) and question banks (haven't used them yet but look extensive).

I'm also considering the revision course in November - does deadcat or anyone else have any thoughts on this?

J
 
http://www.analystforum.com/phorums/read.php?13,403568,422024#msg-422024

I was unimpressed by their course
this year, at the L3 level they will use Schweser books, not providing their own study guides anymore
 
i passed first time L1 & L2 with BPP (in addition to using CFAI books) and while their materials were good, there was significant deterioration in their service over the past year due to their whole teaching staff leaving last year. some of the issues of last year for L2 include:
- they switched the format of their materials from color to black & white to cut costs without informing candidates of the change beforehand - this was a big step down IMO;
- the materials were sent out very late - it was obvious that the process of updating them had been rushed as the materials were not properly reviewed and checked out and there were numerous errors throughout the study books and the question bank;
- their tutors were too slow in answering questions;
- their online question bank was never fully uploaded, and whatever was uploaded was done way too late.
i didn't experience any of these problems with them at L1.

clearly there are some serious issues going on at BPP, as several weeks ago they emailed us that they have decided to discontinue producing their own study materials and will be using Schweser from 2007 onwards, hence if you decide to study with them/attend their courses you will be studying from Schweser notes.



Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at Friday, September 8, 2006 at 10:26AM by ftse100.
 
Ahhhhh.... didn't know that - sorry for misleading you PPatel.

Looks like things have really got pear-shaped in the last year or so.

So, i guess, the best alternative is Financial Training.

Some people like, 7-City. I thought they were awful myself, so would suggest FT.
 
JTMarlin - It depends on how you like to study. I like to be self taught and go at my own pace, so I was quite indifferent to the actual class lessons.

If your employer is paying then you might as well go along - it helps highlight any areas you've overlooked. But if you are paying then i wouldn't bother - just go through the books and do lots & lots & lots of questions and you'll be fine.
 
Has anyone used Modlin? I've looked at their samples and they look interesting. Thanks for the heads up about BPP.
 
Thanks for the feedback Deadcat,

I also prefer to go at my own pace but was planning to take their revision course (8/9/10 Nov) as my aim is to have all of the reading done by beginning of November and this provided a concrete deadline (prior to diving into the mock exams/question banks etc).

From other feedback it looks like I may have to switch from BPP post L1 (assuming that December goes well!).

Thanks guys,

J
 
Dead cat - thanks. if you dont mind me asking you? what field are you in now.

JTMarlin - i'm in interested in forming a study group, i am also studying at home using the bpp material for dec exam ( level 1). let me know your thoughts?
 
How did you make your transition into this field? I�m actively looking and just would like to now any tips, agencies you recommend?
 
I transitioned from M&A into buyside four years ago, via efinancialcareers, just a sipmle match of competencies (industry expertise + valuation expertise)
 
my background is out of university, 1yrs exp which includes management reporting and credit risk?
 
try to find an (equity/credit) analyst position, either sellside (might be easier to access) even at a smaller house or M&A analyst, be prepared to start at the bottom again.
 
nope, Schweser, see below

http://www.analystforum.com/phorums/read.php?13,403568,422024#msg-422024

I was unimpressed by their course in Paris
this year, at the L3 level they will use Schweser books, not providing their own study guides anymore
 
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