Failing FINRA Exams: Leaving Less of a Stain Than in the Past
Good morning all! In today’s post we discuss failing FINRA exams, and how that leaves less of a stain on […]
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Holiday Study Break: How Long Can You Afford to Take Off?
When it comes to your memory, you may be surprised at how much you can retain. In today’s post we […]
Series 66 Study Material: Kaplan or STC, Which is Better?
It’s been a while since we’ve touched on this topic, so let’s talk about the Series 66. Specifically, which Series […]
Series 7 From Home or at a Prometric Center: Where Should You Take Your Exam?
Trying to decide whether to take your Series 7 from home, or at a Prometric testing center? Well, everyone’s situation […]
Is There Enough Time to Pass Your Exam Before the Holidays?
“Can I pass my exam before the holidays?” We are starting to hear this question more and more as the […]
FINRA and NASAA Exams: How Much Time to Study Per Day
When it comes to any of the FINRA and NASAA Exams (including the SIE exam, Series 7 Exam, Series 63 […]
Series 66 vs Series 7: Which One is Harder for Most Students?
We often get asked to differentiate the Series 66 vs Series 7 Exams. The reason being, that one typically follows […]
SIE Exam Composition: What is Most Heavily Weighted?
When it comes to the SIE Exam composition, we get asked all the time about where to focus. In today’s […]
Series 86 Practice Scores: Where Should You Be Before the Exam?
When it comes to your Series 86 practice scores, it would be nice to know what historically gets you a […]
Know Thyself: How You’re Going to Make it Through Your FINRA Exam
While the age-old philosophical quote “know thyself” has many applications, it has important implications for students and the learning process. […]
What is Going On With the CFA Exam Pass Percentage?
If you’re like some of our students, you may be wondering what happened with the CFA Exam pass percentage this […]
Series 7 Fundamental Analysis: What Do You Need to Know?
The Series 7 Fundamental Analysis section can be relatively confusing for those of you that have never taken an accounting […]
Video Courses vs Textbooks: What’s Better for the Series 7 Exam?
We often get asked our opinion on studying video courses vs textbooks for the Series 7 Exam. Like most questions […]
SLoBS over BLiSS: An Easy Way to Remember Order Types
The SLoBS over BLiSS acronym can be found in many places teaching the SIE Exam and the Series 7 Exam. […]
Does Your FINRA Exam Breakdown Help You Pass on the Second Time Around?
The question we ask (and try to answer) today is: Does your FINRA exam breakdown help for your next round […]
A New Class of Investment Bankers, But Same Old Series 79 Exam
A lot of new investment banking analysts are starting their jobs this September and the same old Series 79 Exam […]
Final Week SIE Exam Review: What to Do with Your Last Seven Days
When it comes to your final week, SIE exam review should include a few important items. In today’s post, we […]
Looking for Extra Points on Your Series 7 Exam? This Tip May Help
There is a quick and easy way to score a few extra points on your Series 7 Exam. In this […]
One Week to go for the July 2021 CFA Level 1; Here’s How to Prepare
The July 2021 CFA Level 1 is almost a week away. If you need some help preparing for this beast […]
Series 7 Study Hours; Here’s How Many You Should Put In
When it comes to the number of Series 7 study hours a student should put in for a successful outcome, […]
Series 7 Underwriting Spreads: Takedowns, Additional Takedowns, Concessions and More
The Series 7 underwriting spreads section is full of confusing jargon. Takedowns here, additional takedowns there, liability, concessions, and so […]
Series 79 Definitions; Sometimes as Challenging as the Analytical Portion
When it comes to studying for the 79, don’t forget to review plenty of Series 79 definitions. As tutors for […]
Series 7 Top-Off Priorities: Try Studying in This Order
When it comes to your Series 7 Top-Off priorities list, a few items should be at the top. In today’s […]
SIE Exam Test Anxiety, And How You Might Overcome It
When it comes to SIE Exam test anxiety, there are varying degrees. We have some students that are completely care […]
Why Take the CFA Exam? Let’s Revisit This Subject
Why take the CFA Exam? In today’s post, we revisit a discussion we have periodically with our students. The advantages […]
Core Series 66 Topics; Where to Begin and Where to Focus
Studying the core Series 66 topics is a good place to start to ensure that your knowledge blooms for this […]
Series 86 Exam Update: A Change in Operating Lease Accounting
When it comes to FINRA changing the content of their exams, it’s rare bridge to cross. More specifically, when it […]
Total Series 7 Study Time Needed to Pass: How Long Will You Need?
The total Series 7 study time needed to pass depends on a few things. While many people seek out our […]
SIE Exam for Beginners; No Finance Background? No Problem
What better place to start than the beginning? The SIE Exam for beginners in the financial industry is an excellent […]
Minimum Series 7 Practice Scores You Should Expect in Order to Pass
The minimum Series 7 scores that you should strive for on your practice questions is important to know. After all, […]