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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  • @siddhantmutha2146
    @siddhantmutha21462 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video on CFA level 2 and for sharing your experiences. It's really useful. I appreciate that, Mariia.

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad you enjoyed it!

  • @Mainkyubtau
    @Mainkyubtau2 жыл бұрын

    Hi , congratulations ... Thanks for sharing your experience , it's really useful

  • @DanA-by7uo
    @DanA-by7uo Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @laurettac7329
    @laurettac73292 жыл бұрын

    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

    @marievandergraaf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the tips on Level 3:)

  • @farazhussain4046
    @farazhussain40462 жыл бұрын

    Wow, so insightful thank you so much..

  • @aaronkohlhoff
    @aaronkohlhoff Жыл бұрын

    Thanks alot for making a video about it

  • @sarveshtulpule3620
    @sarveshtulpule36202 жыл бұрын

    Useful. Thanks

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    I'm glad it was helpful!

  • @mohammedaa7973
    @mohammedaa7973 Жыл бұрын

    Perfect Maria

  • @vineemuhunthan3307
    @vineemuhunthan33072 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on L2! Question: where did you purchase the flash cards?

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks:) Mine are from Kaplan Schweser

  • @user-xi4ut3qh9h
    @user-xi4ut3qh9h2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the video tips, I'm currently doing level 1 as well. Looks like that view is from Rotterdam, right?

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with Level I exam! And yes, it's Rotterdam :)

  • @alam4877
    @alam4877 Жыл бұрын

    Hi..how much time is required for CFA Level 2? Which resources should I read? Which books should I refer? Let me know?

  • @ayushipxtel
    @ayushipxtel Жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @ayushipxtel

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marievandergraaf thanks so much :)

  • @elyjay6
    @elyjay62 жыл бұрын

    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

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck with the exam and thanks for sharing your experience!

  • @CACFAAmanMemon
    @CACFAAmanMemon Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @user-go5mv9uw8v
    @user-go5mv9uw8v Жыл бұрын

    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

  • @ericgregorious7047
    @ericgregorious70472 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @Dhananjay2908
    @Dhananjay29082 жыл бұрын

    Love from 🇮🇳

  • @khushaltodi1033
    @khushaltodi10332 жыл бұрын

    Hi, congratulations!! I cleared my Level 2 as well. Are you planning to give Level 3 in August this year?

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! And congrats on clearing Level II! No, I plan to take my Level III exam in 2023

  • @khushaltodi1033

    @khushaltodi1033

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marievandergraaf Me too. All the best!

  • @SadxTeen_18

    @SadxTeen_18

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hii bro can u share ur experience 😳

  • @yanchimihalescu8583
    @yanchimihalescu85832 жыл бұрын

    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

    @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

    @yanchimihalescu8583

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marievandergraaf Thanks for your reply Marie :)

  • @trinanjanchatterjee7178
    @trinanjanchatterjee71782 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marie.....Can you guide as how to get along with The CFA level 1 Nov 2022

  • @humayounmughal2170
    @humayounmughal21702 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations Did you attend lectures from any teacher / tutor or you went for self study? Kindly mention for both L1 and L2

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks! No, for both L1 and L2 I only did self-study

  • @humayounmughal2170

    @humayounmughal2170

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@marievandergraaf amazing and motivational for other

  • @anujpal6653
    @anujpal6653 Жыл бұрын

    You're damn pretty Marie and your voice is so sweet.

  • @karimsalah7959
    @karimsalah79592 жыл бұрын

    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

  • @arifhussain2446
    @arifhussain24462 жыл бұрын

    Can you please make a detailed video on access scholarship, we struggle a lot with that

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn't apply for a scholarship:( I'll see what I can do

  • @nitinagrawal_ca
    @nitinagrawal_ca2 жыл бұрын

    Congratulations... I'm also thinking about pursuing CFA...Any advice for me as i am a professional already?

  • @marievandergraaf

    @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?

  • @abhishekbub8230
    @abhishekbub82302 жыл бұрын

    Can you please conduct one to one zoom session of your experience for more clearty 🙏

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Please contact me here marievandergraaf@gmail.com , let's see what I can do

  • @abhishekjaguwala
    @abhishekjaguwala2 жыл бұрын

    Very Relatable content. I too passed the CFA L2 Feb 2022. Can you share your Linkedin profile? Interested in a similar career trajectory.

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Congrats on passing Level 2!

  • @n.akhtar2308
    @n.akhtar23082 жыл бұрын

    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

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    1-2 hours per work day and 3-4 on weekends should be fine

  • @n.akhtar2308

    @n.akhtar2308

    2 жыл бұрын

    Oo great Mrs. Could you suggest material online And pleas Mrs. I send request on Instagram please request

  • @ibrahimpanah3331
    @ibrahimpanah33312 жыл бұрын

    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

    @marievandergraaf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I was born in Ukraine and grew up in Russia

  • @ibrahimpanah3331

    @ibrahimpanah3331

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marievandergraaf then i won) thanks for the replying. appreciate you and your effort

  • @AJ-iu6nw
    @AJ-iu6nw Жыл бұрын

    it's easy to get into PM when you are gorgeous.. I am ugly.

  • @rishabh3952
    @rishabh39522 жыл бұрын

    Going to give level1 this Aug🙂

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    Good luck!

  • @YasinNabi
    @YasinNabi2 жыл бұрын

    I have watched some of your videos and I really liked them. thanks for the share. SUBBED and LIKED ! a fellow creator ....

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you:)

  • @Refinedsid
    @Refinedsid Жыл бұрын

    Hi. Am doing CFA L2 too... well I do have a vlog channel would love to collaborate with you.

  • @govind-15
    @govind-15 Жыл бұрын

    You look so beautiful 😘😘😘

  • @mageshc1463
    @mageshc14632 жыл бұрын

    Ur frm which country mam

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    the Netherlands

  • @rituritu7001
    @rituritu70012 ай бұрын

    Ville 11th hour

  • @paulanderson73
    @paulanderson732 жыл бұрын

    Thank you. Appreciate it and you are smokin HOT!!

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    2 жыл бұрын

    I appreciate that!

  • @s.m.hassan3887
    @s.m.hassan38872 жыл бұрын

    i also took L2 in feb and i failed miserably

  • @marievandergraaf

    @marievandergraaf

    Жыл бұрын

    Do you plan to take it again?

  • @s.m.hassan3887

    @s.m.hassan3887

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marievandergraaf yes in nov pls guide