A Boston CFA prep course provided by Varsity Tutors could help you strive for your full potential when studying for upcoming CFA exams. The CFA might be a difficult certification to obtain, but there are some serious rewards if you manage to do it. CFA Charterholders might discover that an entirely new realm of opportunities suddenly opens up for them. If you want to become a respected professional in the financial and investment spheres, then a CFA certification is an excellent goal. The issuing body of this certification is the CFA Institute, and they only choose the most qualified candidates. In order to put yourself in an optimal position for success, studying for the exams is very important. Only around 150,000 people are certified CFAs, or "Chartered Financial Analysts."
Although examinations represent just one requirement for certification, you can approach the Level 1 CFA exam with a range of required prerequisites. For example, you can take this exam if you have a bachelor's degree, four year's worth of related work experience, or a mixture of both aspects. You can also take this exam if you're in your final year of study, whether you're at Boston University, Harvard University, or another institution. Because of this, the CFA exams attract students from many different backgrounds and walks of life. But whether you're a working professional or a university student, a prep course could make a real difference as you prepare for this exam.
What Might I Learn With A Boston CFA Course?
You'll need to complete all three Levels of the CFA exams in order to become certified, and you have to take one after the other. The format of these exams is fairly universal across all Levels, with a large emphasis on multiple choice questions. The Level 3 exam also includes a written essay component. Be prepared for some lengthy exam sittings, as the first level alone has 240 questions and a time limit of six hours. Each exam level features a morning session and an afternoon session, with a break in between.
Once your Boston CFA course covers the structure and format of these exams, you might have a deeper understanding of what to expect, and how to approach your future studying. For example, sentence completion is a major focus of the multiple choice questions. Your prep course might give you opportunities to practice these types of questions. You might also learn various skills and tactics specifically designed to help with multiple choice questions in general. You might practice how to eliminate questions that are obviously false through logical deduction alone. You might also learn how to strategically time each question in order to stay within the time limit of each exam. There are many other specific concepts your prep course might cover, including economics, equity investments, derivatives, and much more.
How Does A Boston CFA Course Help Me Learn?
Your Boston CFA course takes a collaborative, interactive approach for highly effective studying. As your instructor guides you through challenging concepts related to the CFA exam, class discussions will take place organically, and you'll have the chance to ask questions and voice your opinion. These class discussions often lead to the exchange of new, relevant ideas and concepts. You might discover that this approach leads to a deeper understanding of the subject material. Many students enjoy working alongside others, and it could benefit your learning style as well. Instructors go through a strict vetting and interview process, and successful candidates display a deep understanding of the financial and investment industries. These instructors also have excellent communication skills, and you can contact them whenever you have any issues or concerns.
How Do I Sign Up For A Boston CFA Class?
Because these classes are fully online, you'll enjoy tons of flexibility. You can access your virtual classroom from anywhere in the world, as long as you have access to a computer with an internet connection. You can also choose time slots ranging from night classes, weekend classes, and even classes during your lunch break. Because of the many options available to you, these classes are ideal if you're a working professional or a busy university student. You can also choose between two-week and four-week classes. During your CFA course, you'll learn a lot about intelligent financial decisions, and how to recognize a smart investment. Well, a prep course is one of the smartest investments you can make right now! Act now, because classes start monthly. Book your first Boston CFA class, and contact Varsity Tutors for more information.
Fan: Boston CFA course instructor
...risk management I graduated from Yale School of Management with an MBA and had a Master of Science in Computational Finance from Tepper School of Business, Carnegie Mellon University. I became CFA charter holder since 2008. In addition, I am also a Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA, 2018). I am passionate about tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- Exam SRM - Statistics for Risk Modeling
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +5 subjects
Allan: Boston CFA course instructor
...of the CFA exam and both levels of the CAIA exam. I have long had a passion for teaching and pride myself on being able to distill complex topics into more understandable concepts. I have a lot of experience with standardized tests and have learned methods of study to optimize both understanding the knowledge base...
Education & Certification
- Brandeis University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- Brandeis University - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CAIA Level I
- CAIA Level II
- Professional Certifications
- +14 subjects
Jonathan: Boston CFA course instructor
...accounting. I know how challenging business topics and professional exams can be at first, based on my own personal experience. I am hoping to be a mentor and guide those who are looking to follow in a similar path and further advance their careers and finance/accounting knowledge-base. I am confident that I can help put...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- ACCUPLACER ESL
- Social Sciences
- +44 subjects
Andrew: Boston CFA course instructor
...money management at Citigroup and UBS in London, England as well as in entrepreneurial hedge fund management across America (CA, CT, AL). Along the path, I taught college-level finance classes to acclaim and CFA exam classes. I currently mentor several professionals and am tutoring one for the CFA Level 1 exam. I am also an...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Graduate Test Prep
- GMAT Quantitative
- +10 subjects
Asif Mahmood: Boston CFA course instructor
...I love to break down complex concepts into simple language and teach students in an easy-to-understand manner. I am also an MBA graduate with a GMAT score of 660 and an IELTS score of 8. I look forward to teaching students to help them achieve the same results I did using the most suitable approach...
Education & Certification
- Jahangirnagar University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Iowa - Masters in Business Administration, Investments and Securities
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Visual Arts
- Programming Languages
- +34 subjects
Paul J : Boston CFA course instructor
...Insightful CFA exam grader with deep understanding of exam requirements. - Successful stint in hedge fund environment, enhancing market insight. - Former Head of Trading Risk at major clearing house, overseeing significant operations. - Aims to mentor CFA candidates, combining rich industry background with exam expertise. Marine engineering degree MBA in business CFA
Education & Certification
- Pace University-New York - Masters in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- FRM
- Series 44 - NYSE Arca Options Market Maker Exam
- Series 3
- +58 subjects
John: Boston CFA course instructor
...Social Work. I believe in the potential for any student to achieve an A in every course and in every assignment. More so than a grade, my goal is to help students fall in love with the process of learning. Feedback from successful students has allowed me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPE - Certificate of Proficiency in English
- AU-S - Associate in Commercial Underwriting-Strategic Techniques
- CSRM - Certified School Risk Manager
- +455 subjects
Ben: Boston CFA course instructor
...strategist and published author with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Skilled in Asset Management, Equities, Bonds, Investment Strategies, and Capital Markets. Strong finance professional with a MBA focused in Finance, General from University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business. Series 65, 7, 63, 24, CFA, FRM
Education & Certification
- University of Amsterdam - Bachelor of Economics, Economics
- University of Southern California - Masters in Business Administration, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 5 - Interest Rate Options Exams
- Series 65
- Series 27
- +39 subjects
Matthew: Boston CFA course instructor
I'm a financial professional working in private equity and have strong math, financial, accounting, economics, and science background. My undergrad was in engineering so I am well-versed in a wide variety of topics and look forward to helping you!
Education & Certification
- Texas A M University-College Station - Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- High School Economics
- GMAT Analytical Writing Assessment
- High School Accounting
- +41 subjects
Patrick: Boston CFA course instructor
...Harvard College, where I pursued a major in Neurobiology and minor in economics. This interdisciplinary approach provided me with a solid foundation in both scientific inquiry and analytical thinking. After graduation, I spent several years working in the consulting industry, where I honed my problem-solving and communication skills. Driven by a desire to further expand...
Education & Certification
- Harvard University - Bachelor, Neurobiology
- Yale University - Professional (JD, MD, DMD, etc), MBA
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Accounting
- Graduate Test Prep
- Economics
- +19 subjects
Evan: Boston CFA course instructor
...passed all 3 levels of the CFA examination process. I have worked in Investment Banking (Barclays Investment Bank) where I performed complex financial analyses before subsequently working in Private Equity. Most recently, I served as a Director of Finance for a Private Equity owned enterprise. I have helped many students in statistics, economics, managerial accounting,...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 24
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 63
- +27 subjects
Joe: Boston CFA course instructor
...help clients with the software as well related accounting issues. Insurance license exam is another area of my expertise, as I have nailed the exam after fairly short period of preparation. I pass all of the aforementioned examinations at the first attempt with top percentile scores, and I would like to share all of the...
Education & Certification
- Capital University - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
- Fordham University - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- CPA
- Insurance License
- +33 subjects
Mike: Boston CFA course instructor
Education & Certification
- Milwaukee School of Engineering - Bachelor of Engineering, Electrical Engineering
- Roosevelt University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Insurance License
- Real Estate License
- Series 7
- +84 subjects
Frederic: Boston CFA course instructor
...a BA, MA and PhD in Economics from the University of Pennsylvania. I also am a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with extensive experience in the financial and investment industries. Before entering industry, I was an Assistant Professor of Economics at Rutgers University. I have a passion for helping make complex topics understandable to students and...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- University of Pennsylvania - Doctor of Philosophy, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Business Statistics
- Managerial Accounting
- +28 subjects
Alexander: Boston CFA course instructor
...those currently seeking or contemplating completing the CFA program, from which I successfully obtained my Charter. I have spent the entirety of my professional career in corporate finance, accounting/controlling, and investing, specifically in technology, media/internet, and telecommunications, from startups to multinational corporations, domestically and internationally. Along the way, I have worked for FTI Consulting, ProSiebenSat.1,...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
- University of Oxford - Master of Arts, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 3
- Microeconomics
- Financial Accounting
- +6 subjects
Tim: Boston CFA course instructor
I am a tutor with experience in Finance, Accounting and Economics. I am happy to help students learn and advance their professional and academic careers. Personally, I am married with three kids. I teach online in the subjects mentioned above. While working professionally in finance is my occupation, teaching is what I truly love.
Education & Certification
- Missouri State University-Springfield - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Maryville University of Saint Louis - Masters in Business Administration, Business and Managerial Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Series 7
- Business Statistics
- +32 subjects
Ben: Boston CFA course instructor
...received a B.A. from Washington University in St. Louis with Magna Cum Laude honors and an MBA with distinction from the NYU Stern School of Business with Dean's Award honors (awarded to top 1% of graduating class) and the Marcus Nadler Award (top Finance and Banking student). He is also a CFA charterholder.
Education & Certification
- Washington University in St Louis - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Real Estate License
- High School Accounting
- High School English
- +9 subjects
Jacob: Boston CFA course instructor
...and sharing that enthusiasm with students who were otherwise struggling was as fun as it was gratifying. I've always been a passionate learner with many interests. My bachelor's degree program included coursework in economics, political science, philosophy, history, sociology, theater arts, english, poetry and more. Needless to say, I graduated with a hodgepodge of degrees...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
- University of Iowa - Certificate, Writing, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- English
- Algebra
- World History
- +51 subjects
Joshuah: Boston CFA course instructor
...and 7 on the first attempts, and have passed the Level I CFA exam. All of which are completely unimportant because it's not about me, it's about how I can help you (and I can)! Whether you know what you need to know, or are completely lost, I will make sure that we progress with...
Education & Certification
- Excelsior College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 24
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 79
- +14 subjects
Sung Ho: Boston CFA course instructor
I am passionate about teaching and mentoring. I have been teaching students from middle school to college and covered many different subjects including but not limted to pre-algebra, algebra, geometry, statistics, admision exams such as SAT and GRE, various languages such as Korean and Mandarin.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- GMAT
- Professional Certifications
- Physics
- +29 subjects