Hi Mona,
I would like to share with u my successful experience in studying and preparing for my CFA Level 2 exam.
First of all allow me to thank you for setting the guidelines for me when i first started my journey with level 1, you told me whenever i finish a book to read all previous books once again before moving to the next book! And that’s what i have been doing for both level 1 and level 2.
I used Schweser to prepare for level 2, and solved CFAI end of chapter questions after finishing each Schweser reading. I started preparing for my June 2011 exam from December 1st, 2011, and using this method i moved in slow, but steady steps towards reading the whole curriculum. I finished the material 2 weeks before the exam day!! But i didn’t bother with reviewing because i already read all the books more than once.
I did the CFA mock exam and got disappointing results (as i did in level 1 mock) and used the remaining time (9days approximately) to focus on my weak areas using Q-Bank questions.
A point i need to emphasize here is that i didn’t use Q-Bank as extensively as i used it for Level 1, for one reason and that’s the lack of time. Level 2 was so challenging and at times i felt so down and just wanted to drop out, but kept reminding myself that after June 4th it will all be over and I have to give it my best so i don’t leave any room for regrets.
To sum it all up: Schweser + CFAI EOC is the magic words for passing level 2.
