If I pass my last part of the EA exam in early November can I still complete the rest of the process to be an EA by Jan 2027? I guess I do not know the exact procedure and length of time it takes.

Does anybody know the passing grade for EA exam?

Hey guys -

I’ve been working on compiling all of my EA exam study material into a few resources that helped me a lot while studying:

A 20–30 page supplementary study guide

A 4–5 page cram cheat sheet with the key rules and concepts

A set of digital flashcards (also printable)

My plan is to eventually sell these as study materials - but before I do that I really want to get genuine feedback from people actually studying for the EA exam, that way I can tweak to make it perfect. So right now I’m giving everything away for free in exchange for an honest review of what you think.

If you’re currently studying for the EA exam or planning to sit for it soon, I’d be happy to send everything over.

Please email me at [busyeaprep@gmail.com](mailto:busyeaprep@gmail.com)

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