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June 2010 Level I Seminar Starts Nov. 21

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Does Participating in Our Mock Add Value?

Let's hear what some participants have to say about it:

It's indeed like the real thing. The fact that it is done in exam conditions does help to build confidence about one's abilities and prevents stressing up during the exam day.

Practice. I was not stressed out during the exams conditions. Allowed better time management during the exam.

Attending the mock is like getting mentally prepared for attending the real exam. The mock helped me realise my weak points and areas I need to focus on more.

Thank you for the mock exam on Saturday. It was completely worth sitting for this exam as I now know where I stand concerning my revision.

Register for our live mock exams.

Our Workbook: Level I Candidates Speak Out

A June 2009 Level I candidate had this to say about our 238-page workbook:

First of all the workbook made me feel confident about the difficulty of the Level I exam. The workbook is so well written that it made me say to myself "it (Level I of the CFA Program) is not difficult after all".

And here's the feedback from a couple of other participants in our Level I Seminar:

The workbook is very user-friendly. It pinpointed most of the topics and questions on which we were examined.

I can't imagine how my CFA Exam would have been without the workbook. It was a very important tool in saving time.

Concise and helpful especially when nearing exam time.

Registration for the June 2010 CFA Exams Open

That's right. Just click here to register online into the prestigious CFA Program. The June exams are scheduled for June 5, 2010. Please make sure to read our FAQ. You can give me a shout after that at 230.253.3500.

The dates for our seminar for these exams will be announced shortly. density@intnet.mu.

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2009 Online Mock Now Available

Our high-quality online mock exam for the 2009 Level I exam is now available. The 240-question exam is split between morning and afternoon sessions and costs USD 50 per exam. Candidates can take the exam when it is most convenient for them anytime of the day until the eve of their exam day (December 5, 2009). Scores for the mock are available immediately after completing the timed-exams.

3 Advantages of taking the online mock:
- Find out how ready you are for your exam in 6 hours or less
- Quickly adjust your study plan based on the results of the mock
- Experience what it's like to go through the six-hour exams

To register for the online mock, simply go to mascarenhasanalytica.com, hit the Register Mock button, fill in the registration form, wire the payment (or pay by MoneyGram or Western Union) and send us a short e-mail to notify us. Instructions to take the mock will then be e-mailed to you.

Slides Workbook for June 2009 is 12.5% Thinner

238 pages thin or 34 pages less than the previous version. And I have rewritten a lot of sections for increased clarity and so that we move even faster in the Level I Seminar. That's after getting all kind of feedback from participants. Here's a recent one from Pratibha: "Reading material was easier to understand than the given curriculum."

While we are happy to get this kind of feedback we certainly don't stop and smell the roses. No. We consider our slides workbook as a living organism that evolves more often than you could imagine. We have been inspired by the concept of perpetual beta pioneered by Google: it's continually improved.

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FAQ (Last Update: August 2018 )

The CFA Program

What it is
It’s a professional distance-learning program spread over three levels with exams happening every June. Think of it as a very specialised master degree. Not surprisingly, you need either an undergraduate degree (it doesn't matter in which field your degree is or what class/division etc you got) or have equivalent work experience to register into the program (ACCA counts like a first degree). Registration is also open to those who are in the final year of their undergraduate program. The topic area weights are available here. And you won't get any exemptions.

CFA Institute Policy: you will need a valid international passport if you register after 31 December 2010.

How do I register?
Simple. You visit the CFA Institute website and register online. You can sit for your exams in Mauritius or in one of the many test centres around the world. (Level 1 can also be taken in December but not in Mauritius.) Once you’ve registered, watch out for an email with links to download the e-books (you may also order a printed version of the curriculum for an additional fee). Check out the calendar for important milestones in each exam cycle.

How much does it cost?
Lots of value for money here. About USD 1,000 for the first level and about USD 650 for each exam you take until you get through all three levels. So, if you're kind of smart it will cost you about USD 2,300 and you can wrap the program in 18 short months (if you're taking the Level 1 in December). That will get you closer to becoming a CFA Charterholder. I read somewhere that it takes on average a little over 4 years to complete the program. Do the math. Of course, please check their website for updated fees information.

How difficult is it?
It’s a tough exam with a lot of people saying that it’s the toughest thing they’ve done in their lives. And that’s not all. Many candidates for some reason or another don’t even show up for the exam. Sheer fear is one of them. Lack of adequate preparation is another. This is where our Level 1 Seminar becomes handy. [We also have awesome Level 2 Seminar and Level 3 Seminar seminars too!]

You want to know about our irresistible Level 1 Seminar?
Sure. It’s 35 hours of live and expert instruction with a highly-rated coach (that would be me) and who is a CFA Charterholder since 1995. He’s been teaching complicated stuff like Value-at-Risk, A/L M and Fixed-Income for more than 25 years.

You will also get the seminar Lifesaver that is becoming increasingly compact.  For instance it was 458 pages thick in April 2007, 336 pages a year later, 272 pages in December 2008, 238 pages in January 2009, 216 pages in November 2009, 196 pages thin for the 2011 exam cycle, 160 pages for the 2012 diet, 149 pages in 2013 while the 2014 version is even thinner: only 132 pages. But not as thin as the 2015 manual which had only 115 pages! That's an awesome 31.47 times less pages than the assigned readings. The 2016 and 2017 versions were even thinner: 110 pages! How cool is that? The 2018 might have been thinner still but then we decided to add 50% more problems at the back so it was the first Lifesaver to be slightly thicker than its immediate predecessor. But it's definitely the best manual we've designed so far.

Some of my friends are betting that I will soon be able to fit the whole Level 1 curriculum on the back of the Blue Penny. The Level 1 Lifesaver is becoming more compact because I am continually rewriting and redesigning it for improved simplicity as I become a little smarter every now and then after I have another look at the material before, while and after teaching it. And by scrupulously integrating all the great feedback I get from participants and the other brutally honest people that get to take a peek at it.

And of course it's not too difficult to understand from where we took our inspiration.

That’s kind of good news for you because that frees up more time in the seminar (and more space in your brain) for us to tackle an increasing number of important problems (about 750 as I write this down). In fact using the Lifesaver is like taking the plane instead of the bicycle: you will end up having a lot more quality time to spend where you need to make your exam prep stronger. Participation in a full-length mock exam at the very end of the seminar is also included. The results of the mock will be sent to you Godspeed so that you can fine tune your exam preparation. We also have our Level 1 mock exam online. Seminar participants get the first one FREE (that's worth Rs1,000) others are available at a heavily discounted price.

Plus every Level 1 participant gets a copy of Investment Analytics (IA) which explains some really tough stuff in language that’s simple enough that even I am able to understand. IA is a huge time-saver and has been printed in Singapore on recycled paper. Furthermore you will find IA very useful at the next two levels too. [Exact offer may vary, please check relevant registration forms.]

And, we will teach you all kind of smart studying techniques that will make you feel confident right from day one. Some participants say they feel more comfortable with the curriculum right from the first hour of the seminar. Register for one of our Free Sample Classes to find out how we have reinvented CFA Prep.

Plenty of Level 1 Self-Study Options
If you've decided to self-study we have many options for you. Here is our Self-Study Plus. We'll provide links to some other options soon. If you need more information now Whatsapp us at (230) 5253.3500.

Thinking of jumping into the CFA Program again?
You might have registered for the Level 1 exam but didn't go write your exam. No problem. Take our Pick Up to find out where you are and get a checklist of up to 60 hints to make rapid progress. You can always take one of our classroom mocks for any of the three levels which we make available on more times than one. You might also want to take our Level 1 mock to find out if the CFA Program is something you want to do.

Kudos for our seminar
Listen to what Jacques had to say: Very well run seminar that increased my confidence tremendously. Made total preparation not seem so daunting. Here's the feedback of another successful Level 1 Candidate: A top brilliant lecturer is required to guide you properly. While Richard said: Before the seminar, I had doubts whether I was going to sit for the exam, but now I am certainly going to sit for the exams and my confidence level has significantly gone up. Other Level 1 candidates had this to say: He is just awesome:) Encouraging, motivating, patient and makes learning more fun; This is one of the best (or simply the best) seminars I have attended so far; All in all the course was great, especially for me who prefers to study in a more structured environment; and also a great time saver.

You tried level I before but did not succeed
So what? No big deal. I can’t remember the name of the guy who said: if at first you don’t succeed, try again!

Other resources you can use
The search engine of the CFA Institute’s website should never be underestimated. And checking if someone is really a CFA Charterholder is easy. Got additional questions? Good, because I have additional answers. I can be reached at:

Sanjay Jagatsingh, CFA
e-mail: sanjay.jagatsingh@gmail.com
website: mascarenhasanalytica.com
Tel: 230.5253.3500/230.698.0933
Fax: 230.698.7879