Taking the Series 65 or 66: Juggling is the Name of the Game
We regularly have students taking the Series 65 or Series 66 exams. Studying for either one of these can be […]
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SIE Exam Difficulty Level: How Hard Is It to Pass?
(Updated June 25, 2024) The difficulty of the SIE Exam can vary significantly among test takers. While some find the […]
Discipline and Structure for FINRA Exams: Two Ingredients that Help
Discipline and structure for FINRA exams make all the difference. We see it time and again with students at all […]
The Series 86 Exam in 2024: Much the Same, But a Little Different
The Series 86 Exam in 2024 has not changed much. That said, consistent feedback we hear from students is that […]
Series 66 Exam Priorities: Where Extra Attention Will Pay Off
Years of tutoring have given us a unique view of the Series 66 exam priorities that should be front and […]
Playing the Odds on Your FINRA Exam : Study Smart
Playing the odds on your FINRA exam sounds like some form of gambling. But, in fact it’s probably the most […]
Series 66 Exam Changes Coming: What’s in Store for 2023?
In June there are Series 66 Exam changes coming. In today’s post we cover what you can expect, and how […]
Series 86 Exam Questions Rotate; How Often Do They Change?
How often do the Series 86 Exam questions rotate? While there’s no advertised answer on the FINRA website, or other […]
Series 66 Practice Scores: When Am I Ready?
We get a lot of questions about where students need to be with their Series 66 practice scores before their […]
SIE Exam Customer Accounts: Retirement, College Savings, and More
When it comes to the SIE Exam Customer Accounts section, we have a few recommendations. In today’s recommend that you […]
The Series 7 vs Series 66: The Age Old Question of Which One is Harder?
It’s about time that we address a burning question for a lot of people. In particular, we ask (and try […]
Why Take the Series 7 Exam? Here’s What’s in it For You
Have you passed the SIE Exam? Now your boss probably wants you to take another exam. To this demand, a […]
Series 66 Difficulty: What Makes This Exam So Hard?
The Series 66 difficulty level needs a little addressing. Most of our students at Professional Exam Tutoring think that they […]
SIE Course Material Matters: Different Providers Can Make a Difference!
Different SIE course material matters when it comes to studying. Although many providers out there have some sort of “guarantee”, […]
Core Series 63 Topics: To Exempt or Not-to-Exempt
Some of the core Series 63 topics are fairly obvious to identify after you’ve been studying for a while. But […]
How to Pass the Series 86 Exam in 90 Days or Less
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJtRP6lHO2A If you’re in Equity Research, chances are you need to take the Series 86 Exam. If it seems like […]
CFA Exam Difficulty: How Hard is it to Pass All Three?
So, you’ve heard from your friends and colleagues that the CFA exam is hard. In fact, the CFA exam difficulty […]
Failed Series 79 Exam? Here’s What to Do
I once met with a student that had a failed Series 79 exam…twice. What was unusual about this was that […]
Failed CFA Level 1 Exam? Here’s What to Do Next
Worried about a failed CFA Level 1 exam? You’re not the only one. According to the CFA Institute’s website, barely more than […]
Series 7 Top-Off Difficulty: How Hard is the New Series 7 Exam?
Understanding the difficulty of the Series 7 Top-Off Exam is crucial for anyone planning to take the series 7 exam. […]
Need a SIE Exam Study Schedule for the Holidays? Here’s a Little Help
It’s that time of year again. The holidays are here! But, what kind of holiday will it be if you […]
The Series 7 Exam Tutor That Will Change Your Life
I assure you that a series 7 exam tutor can in fact change your life. I have seen former coworkers, […]
The Top 5 Reasons Why You Failed the Series 7 Exam
Have you had the unfortunate luck of a failed series 7 exam? Fret not, you’re not the only one. While […]
Observations From My Series 7 Tutoring Experiences in NYC
My Series 7 Tutoring Experiences in NYC My Series 7 tutoring experiences in New York City come from thousands of […]
5 Things to Know Before Passing the Series 7
Thousands of Registered Representative candidates take the Series 7 exam every year. Not everyone needs a tutor to make passing […]
CFA Level 1 Exam Prep…When There Are Only A Few Weeks to Go
Well, it’s that time of year again. Thousands of hopeful first-time CFA candidates are busy hitting the books. For many, […]
What is the CFA Exam Pass Rate? It’s Complicated…
If you want to boost your career prospects in finance, start out by taking the CFA Level I exam. Unfortunately, […]
Series 7 Test Prep Can Seem Daunting…Here’s How to Approach It
If you are reading this post, your Series 7 test prep has most likely begun. Of all of the licensing exams […]
This Might Be More Important Than Your CFA or Series 7 Tutors
What could be more important in the exam process than your CFA, or Series 7 tutors? In this blog post I […]
Why Some Hire a Tutor for the Series 7 Exam…and Why Some Don’t
Are you trying to figure out if you need a tutor for the Series 7 exam? Below I explain why […]