Passed CFA Level II Exam! | My Strategy
Hi all, in this video I would like to share my experience with the CFA Level II exam which I passed in February 2022. I talk about how I found the difficulty of the exam compared to the CFA Level I exam, resources I used to prepare and some tips on resolving pre-exam anxiety. Hope you find this useful!
Book and resources I mention:
KS Materials: www.schweser.com/cfa/level-2/...
KS Secret Sauce: www.schweser.com/cfa/level-2/...
Wiley's Level II CFA Program 11th Hour Final Review Study Guide: www.amazon.nl/Wileys-Level-Pr...
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Thanks for the video on CFA level 2 and for sharing your experiences. It's really useful. I appreciate that, Mariia.
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed it!
Hi , congratulations ... Thanks for sharing your experience , it's really useful
Definitely a good video. Just took my L1 in August and trying to mentally prepare for what L2 looks like. Admittedly it is very nice to have some time before results are released to let the mind relax. Wiley 11th hour I’m going to look into as a supplement. I’ve used Kaplan Schweser and find their material top notch
Congratulations !! I wrote level 3 in May . The time constraint gets harder at level 3 in the essay portion especially. I concur on everything you mentioned. Especially the 300 hours theory...for level 2 and 3 you need much more time to be prepared
@marievandergraaf
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the tips on Level 3:)
Wow, so insightful thank you so much..
Thanks alot for making a video about it
Useful. Thanks
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
I'm glad it was helpful!
Perfect Maria
Congrats on L2! Question: where did you purchase the flash cards?
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks:) Mine are from Kaplan Schweser
Thanks for the video tips, I'm currently doing level 1 as well. Looks like that view is from Rotterdam, right?
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with Level I exam! And yes, it's Rotterdam :)
Hi..how much time is required for CFA Level 2? Which resources should I read? Which books should I refer? Let me know?
Congratulations!! I also work in finance and found your tips really valuable. Im taking Level 2 in August, how would you recommend I spend the last week before the exam? (e.g. days memorizing formulas, doing practice, questions, etc)
@marievandergraaf
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! During my last 7-10 days before the exam I usually do the following: 1. Memorize formulas 2. Repeat key concepts from summary materials (e.g., KS Secret Sauce, I re -read it once or twice) 3. Solve 15-20 exercises for each topic. In the KS study environment I can bookmark some Qs, I usually bookmark more complicated problems or the ones which are typical for this section to keep the sequence of steps fresh in my memory 4. 1-2 days before the exam I also go through the QuickSheet to make sure all concepts mentioned are sharp in my memory Hope it helps:) Good luck!
@ayushipxtel
Жыл бұрын
@@marievandergraaf thanks so much :)
Thanks for the insight Marie. I too passed Level 1 in May 2021 but decided to sit for my Level 2 in August this year. Like you said, I'm less stressed than last time but not sure what to expect. Level 2 is significantly harder and longer than Level 1. Wish me luck
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck with the exam and thanks for sharing your experience!
I m watching lectures and how many months practice after lectures is enough for Level 2? I have allocated 1.5 months to be precise
Thank for video that help me more , Is it good if i study for one year = 1.5 hour per day ? Becouse i would like to study it in comfortable way
I like the Kaplan....but is it enough for L2.....well for u is enough....for me I guess I'll find out this month after completing my last bit of portfolio..... For the practise I'll use the curiculum and candidate resources....feedback would be appreciated....danke
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Hi, congratulations!! I cleared my Level 2 as well. Are you planning to give Level 3 in August this year?
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! And congrats on clearing Level II! No, I plan to take my Level III exam in 2023
@khushaltodi1033
2 жыл бұрын
@@marievandergraaf Me too. All the best!
@SadxTeen_18
2 жыл бұрын
Hii bro can u share ur experience 😳
Has obtaining the cfa first two levels been seen as a necessity in acquiring a job in asset management or prior internships contributed more to it?
@marievandergraaf
Жыл бұрын
I started with the CFA Program only after I got my job. In my view, having good relevant experience for junior people is more important than obtaining first levels of CFA
@yanchimihalescu8583
Жыл бұрын
@@marievandergraaf Thanks for your reply Marie :)
Hi Marie.....Can you guide as how to get along with The CFA level 1 Nov 2022
Congratulations Did you attend lectures from any teacher / tutor or you went for self study? Kindly mention for both L1 and L2
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks! No, for both L1 and L2 I only did self-study
@humayounmughal2170
2 жыл бұрын
@@marievandergraaf amazing and motivational for other
You're damn pretty Marie and your voice is so sweet.
hey there Marie, congrates for passing lvl 2 and i hope doing same in lvl 3 soon, am going to entre lv2 exam after 2 months so i hope if can send me schwesr qbank 2022,11hours wiley and some mock exams would be very appreciated and thanks in advance anyways
Can you please make a detailed video on access scholarship, we struggle a lot with that
@marievandergraaf
Жыл бұрын
I didn't apply for a scholarship:( I'll see what I can do
Congratulations... I'm also thinking about pursuing CFA...Any advice for me as i am a professional already?
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! I would suggest you think about what value having the CFA charter would bring you. If you work in investment management, than it can improve your chances of finding a new job (at least in Europe). Or if you want to enter into the investment management, having these exams could help. But if you are not in finance and it's not a hard requirement for your industry, then maybe there are other good certifications?
Can you please conduct one to one zoom session of your experience for more clearty 🙏
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Please contact me here marievandergraaf@gmail.com , let's see what I can do
Very Relatable content. I too passed the CFA L2 Feb 2022. Can you share your Linkedin profile? Interested in a similar career trajectory.
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Congrats on passing Level 2!
I am preparing started this month CFA level-1 and I want to given exam in November 2022 . Per day how many hours studying then I will achieve my goals. Please rply.. I am engg. Background student and I am working Job how to manage.. please response
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
1-2 hours per work day and 3-4 on weekends should be fine
@n.akhtar2308
2 жыл бұрын
Oo great Mrs. Could you suggest material online And pleas Mrs. I send request on Instagram please request
First Congratulation. If you do not mind can I ask where you from? i bet my friend that it is Russian accent ? just curiosity
@marievandergraaf
Жыл бұрын
Thank you! I was born in Ukraine and grew up in Russia
@ibrahimpanah3331
Жыл бұрын
@@marievandergraaf then i won) thanks for the replying. appreciate you and your effort
it's easy to get into PM when you are gorgeous.. I am ugly.
Going to give level1 this Aug🙂
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
Good luck!
I have watched some of your videos and I really liked them. thanks for the share. SUBBED and LIKED ! a fellow creator ....
@marievandergraaf
Жыл бұрын
Thank you:)
Hi. Am doing CFA L2 too... well I do have a vlog channel would love to collaborate with you.
You look so beautiful 😘😘😘
Ur frm which country mam
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
the Netherlands
Ville 11th hour
Thank you. Appreciate it and you are smokin HOT!!
@marievandergraaf
2 жыл бұрын
I appreciate that!
i also took L2 in feb and i failed miserably
@marievandergraaf
Жыл бұрын
Do you plan to take it again?
@s.m.hassan3887
Жыл бұрын
@@marievandergraaf yes in nov pls guide