How to avoid common mistakes in CFA exam?

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    Devi singh | Guide-Level 11

    8 years ago
    10 Easily Avoidable mistakes that a candidate makes at every CFA exam:
    Mistake 1: Starting too late
    Mistake 2: Poor Time Management
    Mistake 3: Skipping material
    Mistake 4: Not practicing enough
    Mistake 5: Overconfidence
    Mistake 6: Poor exam stamina
    Mistake 7: Poor exam day preparation
    Mistake 8: Not following Institute guidelines
    Mistake 9: Self-defeating negative thoughts
    Mistake 10: Cheating or appearing to be cheating
    Avoid these common mistakes.
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    Saumya Jain | Contributor-Level 10

    a month ago

    Following tips can help the candidates avoid errors during the CFA exam:
    1. Paying attention to the instructions provided for each question.Read the question carefully before attempting it. 
    2. Time management is important for the CFA exam. Students should allocate time wisely for each section and avoid spending time unnecessarily on a particular question. Progress to others if confused.
    3. Solving mock tests and previous years' question papers will help the students understand the exam pattern and difficulty levels. Students will also be able to decipher their strengths and weaknesses through practice. 
    4. Avoiding questions whi

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