From the course: Cert Prep: CFA Exam Level 1

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Final study tips

Final study tips

- [Instructor] The CFA Level 1 Exam is a serious challenge. 4,000-plus pages of curriculum, over 300 learning outcome statements, and an average prep time of 300 hours. If you've done the work, you're almost there, but the final week of study is your chance to consolidate everything. In this video, we'll give you a simple game plan for that final review window, so you walk into exam day focused, calm, and confident. Step 1, Prioritize Your Weak Areas. The biggest gains come from shoring up your weak areas. Ask yourself, Which topics still feel fuzzy? Which formulas do I forget easily? Where have I missed the most practice questions? Use your mock exam results, topic quizzes, or your own instincts, then spend 60% of your time reviewing those weaker topics. Step 2, Review the CFA Exam Weightings. Focus on the topics that matter the most. Here's a general guide to Level 1 topic weightings. This changed a bit over time,…

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