I have a different opinion. I passed Level 1 above the 90th percentile with 148 study hours in 5 weeks. Going to grind for Level 2 in May (with more hours and earlier start) and the target of writing Level 3 in February 2026.
Good job on your pass! If you find your approach falls short at Level 2 or 3, feel free to join us as a student if you wish. We can get you through the levels no problem. Have a great day!
I bought the level 2 2024 books. Is there a huge difference between level 2024 and 2024 books? I also plan to do a few thousand practice questions and 6-8 mock exams for the August test.
Good luck - there should be minimal difference between 2024 and 2025. However if you'd like additional mocks or explanatory materials to pass confidently, feel free to check out our Level 2 materials which are specifically designed to help candidates pass the first time: chalkandboard.org/cfa/level2/2025/
The topics are all important to be honest. You can check CFAI's website for the topic area weights for your exam, but the difference between a pass and a fail can often occur on the lower weighted topics. So the best approach is to treat all the topics as important. If you'd like professional structure and guidance, feel free to join Nathan as our student if you wish. Have a great day!
I have a different opinion. I passed Level 1 above the 90th percentile with 148 study hours in 5 weeks. Going to grind for Level 2 in May (with more hours and earlier start) and the target of writing Level 3 in February 2026.
Good job on your pass! If you find your approach falls short at Level 2 or 3, feel free to join us as a student if you wish. We can get you through the levels no problem. Have a great day!
@ Thank you! Will definitely check it out! 🙏
That’s awesome with only 148 hours.
I bought the level 2 2024 books. Is there a huge difference between level 2024 and 2024 books? I also plan to do a few thousand practice questions and 6-8 mock exams for the August test.
Good luck - there should be minimal difference between 2024 and 2025. However if you'd like additional mocks or explanatory materials to pass confidently, feel free to check out our Level 2 materials which are specifically designed to help candidates pass the first time: chalkandboard.org/cfa/level2/2025/
Cfa l2 which I'm studying now is a beast. 300 hours is suggested, but 3x that tbh
Good luck on your exam! If you'd like structured guidance to help reduce your study hours, feel free to join Nathan as a student if you wish.
what are important topics as i am going to give exam in august 2025 for cfa l1
The topics are all important to be honest. You can check CFAI's website for the topic area weights for your exam, but the difference between a pass and a fail can often occur on the lower weighted topics. So the best approach is to treat all the topics as important. If you'd like professional structure and guidance, feel free to join Nathan as our student if you wish. Have a great day!