Hello all,

May I know the relevant (working) experiences that are needed in preparing for the CFA Level 3 exam because I heard that experience may be needed to help write the essays. Would appreciate if anyone can share examples of how that particular experience has helped in Level 3 and other related experiences. This question goes out to all Level 3 candidates and those that already completed/passed the exam. Hope you guys can lend a hand to us "juniors"!! Thanks!!

If you studied hard enough you should be able to pass Level 1. But for Level 2 you have to add in twice the effort you put in Level 1 to pass. That is my personal opinion.

Level 1 is hard. But Level 2 is the killer...

Actually it depends on the individual. However you should start as early as possible before the finals. Come up with a daily schedule and stick to it. Put in at least 2 hours a day. You can visit www.cfainstitute.org where they will give you some basic tips. Seriously, just DO NOT UNDERESTIMATE the urgency and do not procrastinate.

Another tip is referring to Schweser books as supplement to the CFA text books. It will help a lot.