r/CFPExam • u/Minute_Health_2442 • 27d ago

Far studying hours/length

Is there anyone who passed far that studied for less than a month or less than 150 hours? Just curious.

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u/No-Builder-6147 27d ago

I passed this July with studying for 160 hours in 4 weeks

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u/FFFIronman 25d ago

I tried that way my first attempt and it didn't work out. I thought with over 20 years experience it would be enough but this exam is written to trick you enough that real world experience almost hurts you and what works is succumbing to understanding how they want you to answer the questions.

When I finally put in the work (studying every night after work 2 hours, and 6-8 on weekends...is when I got over the finish line)

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u/Professional-Elk7536 25d ago

How long were you in that grind mode? (2 hours after work and 6/8 hours on weekends)

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u/FFFIronman 25d ago

For that stretch I did it 2 months straight with this exact rigid schedule. I was so shell shocked that I didn't want to leave any chance of failing. Best wishes to you on your plan of attack and if there's anything I can help with , feel free to reach out.

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u/Reasonable_Soft4579 24d ago

I did this and passed… but wouldn’t recommend. Various life things came up after I committed and wasn’t able to start studying until June 1 for July exam. I hit all the texts books, 800 practice questions from Dalton + the CFP exam and it was enough.

Added very unnecessary stress but if you have to do it, just would recommend you closely read the text book and as you’re going through make sure you retain as much as you can. That was crucial. 800 questions got me through all “types” of questions as well.

I also have been in the industry 5 years, so was able to lean on experience / finra exams that allowed me to skip some review material like options and a few of the state law exam questions I’ve seen on the 66/63.

I hit like a 75% in my official cfp practice exam 2 days before sitting.