How to avoid common mistakes in CFA exam?
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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. -
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...more
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