If you'd like to get more out of your SIE test preparation process, then consider enrolling in an in-depth Boston SIE course with the help of Varsity Tutors. You may have decided to take the Securities Industry Essentials exam, or SIE, if you're close to graduating from a local university like the University of Massachusetts Boston or Boston University. Taking a Boston SIE course will give you the opportunity to learn about the most important parts of the SIE from an expert on the exam. To learn more about this test and how we can help you prepare for it, read on. Or, if you're ready to get started with a course, you can reach out to us today for help with finding the right one for your specific needs.
What content will a Boston SIE class cover?
The SIE is a professional certification exam that is generally taken by individuals who are interested in beginning a career in the securities industry. The exam is somewhat of a starting point for prospective professionals in this industry. That's because you may need to pass the SIE before you can move on and take the qualification exam that's required for the specialty that you want to enter into within the broader securities industry. For instance, you will need to pass the SIE before taking the Series 22, Series 7, or another exam in this family of tests.
Preparing for this exam can be a difficult thing to do. This is due to the test's wide-ranging content and the challenging questions that it asks test-takers to answer. For example, to prepare for the SIE, you'll need to study things like offerings, regulatory agencies and their functions, prohibited practices, securities markets, and much more. The sheer amount of content that you'll need to learn is part of what makes studying for the exam on your own such a difficult thing to do. That's why taking a Boston SIE class could be right for you. Keep reading for more information on how a class can help you pursue your test goals.
What are the benefits of taking a Boston SIE class?
Taking a class is a unique way to supplement your test preparation process as you get ready to take the SIE. Your class will give you the chance to learn from an expert on the exam alongside a number of peers. You'll be able to see, hear, and interact with your instructor throughout each of your class sessions. You can ask questions and your peers can ask questions too. You'll be able to listen to the questions that the other students in your class ask, which can help you approach the material that you're learning about in a new way.
Your course will take place through a series of live lectures that will be delivered by your instructor. These lectures can take you on a step-by-step journey through the most important parts of the exam. If you find that you're having a tough time with one of the topics that's covered in your course, then you can even request extra time to work with your educator outside of class. This gives you a chance to get the personalized feedback and guidance you need to take your SIE preparation process to the next level. These are just a few of the ways that taking a Boston SIE prep course can supplement your test preparation experience.
Additionally, courses are a learning opportunity that is inherently flexible. Since they take place online, you won't have to commute at all to participate in the course you sign up for. There are also multiple options to choose from when you sign up for a course. There are sections that meet at different times during the day and on different days throughout each week. That ensures that most individuals can find an SIE course that works well for their specific scheduling requirements.
How can I get started with an SIE course?
If you're serious about starting a career in the securities industry, then you owe it to yourself to take part in trusted test preparation while getting ready for the SIE. This is something that you can achieve by signing up for a Boston SIE course. Are you ready to get started with a course? If so, consider reaching out to Varsity Tutors today. We'll help you find the right course for your specific scheduling requirements. We'd love to help you pursue your SIE goals with more confidence and hope to start working with you soon.

Hal: Boston SIE course instructor
...on the individual, adapt my methods to their needs, and inspire them to succeed. I enjoyed a nearly thirty-year career in financial services where I worked as a financial planner, wire-house broker (stockbroker), trust advisor, and wealth advisor. I worked the broker-dealer channel, the bank channel, and the independent channel. I developed and took an introducing brokerage firm through the entire FINRA (then NASD) creation and registration process. I attended what was then a week-long...
Education & Certification
- Frostburg State University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Business Management
- Frostburg State University - Master of Science, Management Science
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Test Prep
- Series 6
- Elementary School Reading
- +147 subjects
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- AP Microeconomics
- Business Statistics
- Economics
- +21 subjects

Peter: Boston SIE course instructor
...would want me as at tutor mainly because of my experience. My expertise is in OPTIONS and MARGIN. I started a broker-dealer from scratch, was a manager of other reps, and was a producer. To see my career path including all the licenses I obtained, view me at Broker Check: https://brokercheck.finra.org/individual/summary/1313689 and see that I had all the licenses. I also was the prime lead instructor for a Series 7 school years ago before publishing...
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 79
- Series 24
- +16 subjects

Harrison: Boston SIE course instructor
Hello, My name is Harrison and I am an economics major at the University of Pennsylvania from Philadelphia. I have experience tutoring in economics, statistics, algebra/pre-calc, and introductory calculus. I typically have the most availability during evening and weekend hours, but will always work to try and work with any schedule. If interested, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Economics
- Math
- Microeconomics
- +20 subjects

Zachary: Boston SIE course instructor
...representative and an agent of a broker dealer. I work for a large firm in the industry and give investment advice to our high networth clients between 250k-5MM in assets. I passed the SIE and Series 65 will I was still in college and was put through a TD Ameritrade's training program to pass the Series 7 and Series 63 Licenses. The program I have learned is designed specifically to teach you the information you...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7
- Finance
- Series 65
- +5 subjects

Nancy: Boston SIE course instructor
...a college economics major with an MBA, and as former investment banker with many years of experience there (now retired), I enjoy teaching finance, accounting, and econ as well as the various secrutities licensing tests. But my avocations are history and literature and I love teaching them as well--whether through assisting with regular school homework and test preparation, or through SAT/ACT prep, or through AP/SAT subject test prep in English Literature, Human Geography, or American...
Education & Certification
- Rhodes College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Harvard Business School - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- SAT Subject Test in United States History
- ISEE-Middle Level Writing
- Microeconomics
- +81 subjects
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth - Bachelor in Arts, Political Economy
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- ACT
- Series 24
- Series 7
- +16 subjects

Michael: Boston SIE course instructor
...fill and not held means the order is at my discretion to pick the price. Here we traded large institutional size orders of every strategy for the banks client who are sophisticated hedge funds, asset managers and clients were desks in a bank who used me instead of their in-house trading desks. I have been involved in quantitative portfolio management recently designing customized passive investment strategies for state pension funds using quantitative data to help...
Education & Certification
- Long Island University-C W Post Campus - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Fine Arts
- Art
- Study Skills and Organization
- +14 subjects

John: Boston SIE course instructor
I have a BS in Computer Science and Economics from Yale and an MBA from NYU. I have my Series 7 and 57 and work as a proprietary trader on Wall Street. I'm passionate about financial markets, technology and economics. My philosophy towards education is one of efficiency. I believe that time management is the key to accomplishing your academic and professional goals. I'm here to help you not only learn but absorb the material...
Education & Certification
- Yale University - Bachelor of Science, Computer Science
- New York University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Productivity
- Series 10
- +34 subjects
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Professional Certifications
- Series 7
- Series 66
- +6 subjects