Share some CFA exam success stories.

One horror story is arriving late. A friend of mine had a flat tire on the way to the exam center. By the time he got there, he was already flustered and behind time. He then realized he left his calculator in the car in the rush. It really messed up his start to the exam.

One horror story could be arriving late. Maybe there was a traffic jam or a problem with public transport. Missing even a few minutes can be really stressful as you're trying to calm down and start the exam. Another could be having technical issues with the calculator. Suddenly it stops working properly during the exam and you have to figure out what to do quickly.

We can learn the importance of dedication. Like those who passed, they made time for study no matter how busy they were. For example, studying during evenings or weekends.

Well, consider Lisa. She was an international student studying finance in a foreign country. The CFA was her goal to stand out in the competitive job market. She had to deal with language barriers and cultural differences. But she was tenacious. She took extra English language courses related to finance terms. She passed the CFA exams and is now working for a well - known investment consultancy. Her story shows that the CFA is accessible to everyone regardless of their background.

Sure. One success story is of my friend. He studied for at least 3 hours every day for months. He made a strict study schedule and followed it religiously. He used official CFA study materials and practiced a lot of sample questions. In the end, he passed with flying colors.

Technical glitches can be a real horror. Like the power going out in the exam center. This happened to a group of candidates once. They had to wait for the power to come back on and then try to resume the exam. But the interruption really threw them off their rhythm, and they were worried about time management for the rest of the exam.

Sure. A friend of mine had his calculator die in the middle of the quantitative section. He panicked at first but then had to quickly borrow one from a proctor. It threw him off his rhythm and he ended up spending more time on that section than he planned.

There are many CFA success stories. For example, Sarah was a single mother working two jobs to make ends meet. She decided to pursue the CFA to improve her career prospects. She faced many difficulties like lack of study time and financial constraints. However, she didn't give up. She used every spare minute to study, even during her lunch breaks at work. After passing the CFA, she was able to land a job in a top - tier financial institution. This shows that the CFA can be a life - changing opportunity even for those in tough situations.

One success story is of my friend. He was not very good at math initially. But he dedicated three months to intense study. He used official GMAT study guides, practiced daily, and took regular mock tests. In the end, he scored a 700+ on the GMAT and got into his dream business school.

A particular horror story involves a candidate who had a family emergency right before the exam. They were already stressed from studying, and this added more pressure. They still tried to take the exam but couldn't focus properly. As a result, they failed. After that, they had to deal with both the disappointment of failing and the family situation, which was really tough.