Direct Path to the CFA Charter is the ultimate guide to passing the Chartered Financial Analyst exams. This is no ordinary "how-to" manual for CFA candidates. Written by an internationally published author who passed all three CFA exams on the first try, this book is packed with real strategies that get real results. What tactics make the difference? How do passing candidates set themselves apart? Direct Path to the CFA Charter enables you to adopt the right methods and strategies to pass the exams the first time around. With actionable takeaways, sample study schedules, and unique tips for every CFA Level, this book is for the serious candidate who not only wants to understand the CFA Program, but succeed in it. 

Chapter List:  Part One: Answers to Big Questions  Chapter 1: CFA Program Overview  Chapter 2: Does Industry Experience Matter?  Chapter 3: The First Secret to Passing CFA Exams  Chapter 4: The Second Secret to Passing CFA Exams  Chapter 5: What Ethics Is Really All About  Chapter 6: A Quiet, Important Statistic  Part Two: Study Regimen  Chapter 7: The 300-Hour Trap  Chapter 8: A Study Plan from Start to Finish  Chapter 9: Curriculum Books or Study Notes?  Chapter 10: The Power of Flashcards  Chapter 11: Transforming Knowledge into Test Performance  Chapter 12: A Differentiating Practice Test Strategy  Chapter 13: Study Groups Are Overrated  Chapter 14: Read This When You Want to Quit  Chapter 15: Test Day Suggestions  Chapter 16: Putting It All Together  Level I, II, and III Recap and Sample Schedules  Test Preparation Resources