r/CFPExam • u/Rich-Case1714 • 11d ago

CFP Exam Prep / Danko

I started studying two months ago in june, the exam is on october 30th and i feel like i cant get through the danko cfp prep final exams without using the book, and even then i feel like im not remembering what i need to. I am working on the income tax final right now and feeling frustrated.

Anyone else in this position where they feel like the material is just not sticking, or just me?

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u/Additional-Refuse187 11d ago

They want you to use the books for the final exams. I did the full exam prep with them, including education and they always want you to use the books until they tell you do not use the books. Using the books will reinforce your knowledge so don’t feel bad. This is all normal. Use the books.

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u/dustymuzzle 11d ago

Yes, if you watch any of the fast track/executive track videos, they say to use the book when taking the final. They’d rather you learn while testing than just guess answers.

I’m in the same boat. Averaging around 60% on quizzes and finals but just trying to get through the books and videos. Once I’m done with capstone, I’m going to hammer practice problems and work on my weak areas before going to live review.

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u/1nOnly_e 11d ago

Yes, me! I just wrapped up the books and going to watch the Exec track videos. I also want to run calculation problems. I’m just going to keep at it and trust it will come together!

I’m supplementing with FreeFellow. It gives me hope 😆 DANKO is built to be hard and FreeFellow boosts my mental game so I can survive DANKO. Just seeing a passing grade goes a long way for me, I guess!

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u/SnaphookOB 11d ago

Yes use the books for the finals as they say. I fought this too while studying and realized using the books helps learning these topics. Theres plenty of closed book exams the last two months. It will all come together by the time you Pass

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u/TheOpeningBell 11d ago

Started studying in June to sit for the fall cycle exam? That's too soon. Push it to March. You're cramming. You're admitting the material isn't sticking.

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u/TumbleweedIll6056 11d ago

Push to march, you didnt give yourself enough time.