A must-read for CFA® candidates or those considering pursuing the CFA designation, CFA CONFIDENTIAL: What It Really Takes to Become a Chartered Financial Analyst® is a refreshingly honest take on the mental marathon that is the CFA Program®. A veteran of the exam process and current CFA Charterholder®, Greg Campion tells you everything you need to know to get through the CFA exams successfully—and with your sanity intact:
  • Find out if the CFA Charter® is right for you, and see how it stacks up against an MBA and other credentials.
  • Get the lowdown on what pursuing the CFA Charter will really mean for you financially, personally, and professionally—from someone who’s been there.
  • Zero in on crucial differences between each CFA exam level and strategize the smart way.
  • Learn the Do’s and Don’ts of CFA success: create the perfect study space, craft a week-by-week plan that works, manage your time, and maintain your mental health.
  • Tackle exam day with confidence: choose the right location, show up with what you need, manage stress and anxiety, and ace the test.
The perfect companion to the official CFA curriculum or third-party study guides, this accessible and entertaining read will guide you safely through what may be one of the most challenging—and rewarding—endeavors of your life.