There is no shortage of tutoring services in New York City. For the Chartered Financial Analyst exam however, the typical CFA private tutor NYC churns out are not typical at all. In fact, CFA tutors are a fragmented bunch.
In today’s post I’m going to answer these basic questions: What should I look for? How much should I pay? Where can I find them?
Start Your Search: CFA Private Tutor NYC
Starting your search for the right CFA private tutor in NYC begins with familiarizing yourself with the options. There are a lot of tutoring companies out there. Many claim to be the “best.” Of course, they can’t all be the best, and ultimately you don’t care what they claim. You just want to pass the exam.
Here’s an inside tip: Your best option is to find a tutoring company that has a flexible refund policy.
For example, if you don’t like your tutor, or the session you just received can you get a refund no questions asked?
At Professional Exam Tutoring if you don’t like the private CFA tutor in NYC that we’ve hooked you up with, then we will refund your session. Even if you decide after your first three sessions you don’t like your tutor, we will refund your payment.
This kind of flexibility is important. You don’t want to feel like you are stuck with a tutor that your parents may have picked (it happens).
How Much Should You Pay?
Private CFA tutors in NYC can be expensive. If you REALLY need one, then make sure you get your money’s worth!
That said, for the same reason you bought an iPhone, and not a Kyocera flip phone from 2005, “you get what you pay for.” Yes you can find some tutors that will charge $50 per hour. However, many of them are freelancers and are doing it on the side until they find a job.
Go for quality when it comes to your education. Quality is going to be a little more expensive but typically you can find a tutor for between $100 and $200 per hour.
For the truly cost conscious, also keep in mind that many tutoring companies offer group rates. At Professional Exam Tutoring we offer a 40% discount per person for groups of three or more.
Where Do I Find Them?
Here is a list of companies where you can find these CFA private tutor NYC gems:
- Professional Exam Tutoring (of course!)
- Wyzant
- Kaplan/Schweser (class room setting)
- Sharpe Seminars (class room setting)
When Should I Book to Get The Best CFA Tutor?
The best CFA private tutors NYC has on offer book up fairly quickly. Most only teach 10-20 hours per week. The best times to book a private CFA tutor are around July/August for the December exam, and in December for the June exam. These months fall between exam dates and are typically quiet periods for tutors. Make sure to plan ahead when booking your tutor.
One last piece of advice is to consider an online CFA tutor as opposed to in-person. It will save you some serious time. You also get the added benefit of learning from the comfort of your own home (or wherever you may be!). These little tips can make all the difference in the world! Good luck!