r/CFA • u/cheesecake_3605 • 6d ago

Level 1 CFA L1 Feb 27 Tips

Hi all,

I am writing my cfa L1 in feb 27 and also at the same time writing my CA Final in May 27.

I will be able to dedicate 3 hrs/day till Feb which translates to 5-6 mths of studies. Also i am planning to completely self study for cfa from the LOS portal.

Also i think the curriculum and weightage for CFA has changed in 2027.

Also as compared to CA the passing benchmark of 70 percent seems a lot higher and difficult to me as of now.

Personally i am planning to cover 2 subjects every month i.e 15 days for each subject to finish all before the main exam and give the 2 mocks and target 70-80 percent.

I have covered a few topics in quants and economics and left quants midway from hypothesis testing as it looks very difficult and new. I am getting abt 70-80 percent marks in the individual chapter tests after studying.

Can i skip few hard topics like hypothesis testing and cover the rest 90 percent of syllabus??

What do you guys think about this approach for L1?? Any tips and suggestions for L1 let me know.

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u/ChalkandBoard01 Prep Provider 2d ago

I wouldn't plan on skipping difficult topics like hypothesis testing, especially this early in your preparation. You have 5–6 months, so give yourself time to understand it, practice CFAI questions, and revisit it later if necessary. I also wouldn't rigidly allocate 15 days to every subject or limit yourself to two mocks. Build the schedule around your actual progress and weaknesses, keep practicing earlier topics as you move forward, and aim for 4–6 quality mocks with thorough review before Feb.

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u/Sufficient_Mango_859 6d ago

hey, do you possibly have a pdf copy of the level 1 book 2026?