is anyone studying for the CFA Level 2 exam in June? Any tips/hints?
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do as many practice questions/exams as you can.  I was awarded the CFA designation a few years ago and it was the hardest thing I ever did.  practice practice and practice, that is how to get through the questions.  Pick up the Stalla study guides and find a local study group, that is how I got through it!
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If you studied well, take a few hours off to rest.  Be sure to eat a nutritious healthy meal before you go in for the exam, breathe in deep when you sit at the exam table and get your question paper to help you relax, then calmly read the questions, take the questions one by one starting with the topics you know best and answer them to the point (no waffle and) in clear and legible language, use technical words whenever possible, and move on to the best.  Don't pause except to have a sip of water if you are allowed, and when you are through, don't forget to read through them one more time for a final check.  good luck
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I agree with Chandni above.\n\nAlso: sometimes getting a copy of previous/sample USMLE exams might prove worthwhile.  Speak with others who have successfully taken the exam.  And, lastly, take a peek at Part 1 of the National Board Exam.  It also covers the first two years.
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I don't really know much about professors, but I guess it validates that you knew your finance material, at least at the time of the test taking.  I don't know if it will actually help your hiring chances.  I always associated CFA with work in the industry, not academia.
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I think now would be a good time to start, since the exam session has already started, although you still have a couple of weeks for most subjects.\n\nCan I recommend www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize ?\n\nGood luck!
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If you get the phone number for learn direct, they will be able to tell you where the closest  Computer Training course to you is being held, i live in devon and am doing the new clait, then Clait Plus and hopefully onto the (ECDL), as i am on WTC/CTC i only have to pay the exam fee,which is brill , as hopefully it will help me in my job prospects when i pass them all..
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Im not sure. I feel it will be by this December or next January as the second level is on the second sunday of may.
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9th of June this year
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I don't have any clear idea,even I took it for the first time this November.But, one of my bros,who has cleared even the second level and even got through the interview told me that scoring around above 75% in MAT and SAT as well can make you get through quite easily.Hope this helps.GOOD LUCK!!!
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Once you finish MS (Finance) from ICFAI, you will get CFA charter also, during level II ICFAI charges student membership for CCFA thus once you pass out and get CFA charter you will became member of CCFA. \n\nPractice as CFA - What do you mean by that as I do not know is there anything like practice CFA similar to CA. If there is something you can certainly do that. One word of caution CFA from ICFAI is totally different from CFA from International CFA institute (earlie known as AIMR) so if you are thinking of practicing in US or Canada then ICFAI's CFA will not help.
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I would sure love some of those tips right now! =) well how to stay motivated at least...\n\nAnyways there's always the usual 'just try your best it will be over before you know it and afterwards you can relax.' =) i love this one thinking positive and of the moment after\n\nWhich you could tell students after they finish don't think too much about it what's done is done they should relax and enjoy a well earned break\n\nOther tips may include:\nIf you find yourself getting really stressed and nervous, literally take a break and just breathe in and out deeply til tou feel a bit more calm and then continue\n\nWith studying it really depends on the subject they are doing like in English I was told not to just study one text in detail as the exam may give you a question on the text you studied but you may not be able to answer it whereas in Economics where the course is broken up into topics it is better to study a few areas in great detail then a bit of everything.\n\nWorking together also helps. Tell students to try and study in groups as discussing work helps the speaker to reinforce their knowledge and provides the listener an opportunity to clarify their understanding. \n\nGroup studying needs to balanced with studying on your own too, though as sometimes group studying turns out to be a big social event with little studying done. Students will also be working by themselves in the exams too; friends won't be helping.\n\nAlso reassure them it's not the end of the world if things don't turn out how they would've liked. There are many paths to take in life, many of those crossing over so there are many ways to achieve something you want\n \nWell there are many more points which you probably have already but hope i've helped in some way =)
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I have a couple of suggestions, spend some time at the websites below and look up texts by John Murphy, he wrote the classics on trading and charting.  One of his texts, which I read):\nTechnical Analysis of the Financial Markets - John J. Murphy \n\nHere's another one I read & enjoyed:\nTechnical Analysis Explained - Martin Pring\n\nAn overview, which I read in French:\nTechnical Analysis from A to Z - Stephen B. Achelis \n\nThere are a number of texts involved in preparing for the CMT exam, see below link on MTA.  Just going through the effort of preparing for the CMT exam is a great learning experience.\n\nThere is also my own trading website link, last one in the list below.\n\nA final note, there is alot of learning aside from the technical analysis.  One friend of mine noted and many traders agreed: "you don't have to be smart to be a good trader, just disciplined."  Keep it in mind and good luck!
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I've been studing the market game for about a year now, i didn't knew anything a year ago, I havent invested anything yet, i've just been practicing in stock simulators like stocktrak.com for about 2 months now, im happy i've made almost a 7% in my simulations (im happy with that since i am a rookie), I think I need to do a lot more reading, studing and practicing before I invest a single dollar for real. I think now I understand the markets much better.\n\nSince I am in a similar position as you are, just 1 year ahead studing :) , I would strongly recommend you to start by studing Profr. Peter Navarro's material. First I studied his audio course "Big picture investing", and read his books "when is raining in Brazil buy Starbucks", "when the markets move will you be ready?" and now i'm reading his most recent book "the well timed strategy", for me it was great to start with the audio course, since he explains the basics to understand the market, and it comes with a very didactic printed course guide. Profr. Navarro has been a great teacher for me, I don't think there are other books as good as this for a beginer, and belive me, i've done my research and been reading a lot!! after the audio course i was able to understand and take more "juice" from his books and other books that I have read, I recommend you to do the same thing.\n\nRegarding the Can Slim system teached by IBD's Bill O'Neal, I think he is a real master, his investing approach is great and relatively easy to follow if you use the investing tools on investors bussiness daily and do your research homework every day, actually, I just took the Can Slim Level I Seminar some weeks ago, and I am already subscribed for the level II seminar to be held at the end of this month, BUT, if i hadn't studied Profr. Navarro's material before, I am shure I would understanded much less from the can slim seminar, so I recomend you to start with Profr. Peter Navarro's material, its great material and has been a lot of help for me.\n\nYou can find Profr. Navarro's audio courses and books at barnes and noble, either in the book store or online, is not an expensive material, i would have pay 10 times its price, its worth much more.\n\nAnd, once you start to study, the learning curve never ends!! start with Prof. Navarro, before you buy any material much more expensive and not worth its price, belive me i've done it :(..im shure you will thank me.\n\nGood luck!!!
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It's tomorrow and I know people who are taking it. Besides, I heard, if you are prepared and you know that it will be easy. :)\n\nGood lUck!
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Good luck!\nYou can't revise all the time - a revision timetable also needs relaxation time built into it.\nTry not to drink too much coffee or eat to much sugary food.\nIf you have done adequate work, there is probably no reason why you won't pass.\n\nIf you get nervous in the exam situation, try taking Bach's Rescue Remedy just beforehand.
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Ecomics when combined with another professional certification like the CFA can be a potent combination that most investment banks look for. \n\nThere are some entry level positions available with the Federal Govt which can be used to gain experience at the onset of your career.\nhttp://federalgovernmentjobs.us/job-search/economics-assistant-0119.html
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well if you are willing to do some reading, just get stuck into these for a couple of days, hope they are of any help, hope things work out you sound decent what's up with those GW Bush  lot:\n\nhttp://finance.ebookorama.com/\nhttp://credit-cards.ebookorama.com/