If you're looking to take your Chicago CFA preparation to the next level, Varsity Tutors offers two powerful options to help you reach for your academic potential. First, we provide a comprehensive Chicago CFA prep course that allows students like you to study for the test in a structured learning environment. Alternatively, we can set you up with a private Chicago CFA tutor who can provide individualized attention as you work toward your academic goals. Each service has fantastic benefits, and many students utilize both in order to feel as prepared as possible.
The CFA (or Chartered Financial Analyst) is a credential granted by the CFA Institute to individuals who hold a bachelor's degree, have at least four years of professional experience, and pass a series of three standardized tests. The tests are numbered (CFA Level I, II, and III), and you must pass the previous test in order to take the next. If you find the prospect of preparing for all of these exams stressful, keep reading to learn more about how we can help you out.
What concepts can I review during Chicago CFA prep?
All three CFA exams cover the same topics, with the higher levels going into greater detail on each. As such, the test you're studying for determines what you should review. If you're taking the Level I exam, you'll answer 240 multiple-choice questions split into two testing sessions (morning and afternoon) each lasting three hours. There are only three possible answer choices per question, so your instructor can show you how to leverage the exam against itself and deduce the correct answer even if you don't know it. There's no penalty for guessing, so you should try to respond to every item.
The Level II exam is structured similarly, except that questions are tied to vignettes or case statements like a reading comprehension test. If you could remember more of the information in the vignettes you read, your instructor can show you active reading techniques such as note-taking to try and improve your retention. You might also consider reading the questions before their corresponding vignette so you know what specific information to look for.
The Level III exam includes constructed response items in the three-hour morning session and more vignette-based items in the afternoon. If you tense up at the prospect of composing an essay on an exam, your instructor can teach you helpful outlining techniques to make it easier to commit your thoughts to the page.
What are the benefits of each of the Chicago CFA prep options available to me?
As noted above, we can either enroll you in a Chicago CFA prep class or find you a private instructor. If you opt for a class, you'll study with a group of like-minded students and an expert instructor who can handle any questions you have. Our proprietary Live Learning Platform facilitates digital study sessions through powerful features such as video chat and a virtual whiteboard, giving you an in-person experience without the hassle of commuting anywhere.
You can also interact with your classmates on our platform, allowing all of you to work together. For example, explaining portfolio management to one of your peers can be a great way to reinforce your own understanding of the subject. This kind of collaboration can make it easier to understand difficult concepts. Furthermore, working in a group gives you great value for your money.
If you would rather receive individualized instruction, a private instructor may be a better fit for you. We can find you an instructor who can work with you online, giving you a face-to-face study experience without the logistical headache of trying to get somewhere at a particular time. If you prefer to study the old-fashioned way, your instructor can meet you at the campus library of a local college such as the University of Illinois at Chicago or Chicago University, your favorite neighborhood coffee shop, or even your home for added convenience.
Regardless of where you meet, an academic mentor can design study sessions around your preferred learning style to enhance their efficiency. If you're a visual student, your instructor can use visual aids such as infographics to illustrate key concepts. If you're more of an auditory learner, your instructor can adopt a discussion format with plenty of oral repetition of the most important points instead.
How do I sign up for Chicago CFA prep today?
Simply reach out to an educational consultant using the information provided on this page for a step-by-step tutorial on how to enroll in your Chicago CFA prep program of choice. A friendly consultant would also be happy to help you figure out which Varsity Tutors service is right for you, so please contact us with any questions you have!
Sung Ho: Chicago CFA test prep 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
- Linear Algebra
- Graduate Test Prep
- Test Prep
- +29 subjects
Dheeraj: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...professional with dual Master's degrees, including an MS in Finance from the University of Iowa and MBA from Symbiosis. Possessing over 11 years of adeptness in financial planning, forecasting, and analysis. Demonstrated success in implementing strategies to drive business growth and enhance profitability. Proficient in analyzing financial data, developing models, and delivering insightful reports to...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Master of Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 5 - Interest Rate Options Exams
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +62 subjects
Christian: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...but also develop a deeper understanding of key concepts and real-world applications. Having worked in financial analysis, investment research, and business strategy, I bring practical insights to my tutoring, helping students bridge the gap between theory and practice. Whether you're preparing for a challenging exam, need help with complex problem-solving, or want to build a...
Education & Certification
- Arizona State University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Econometrics
- Professional Certifications
- Finance
- +13 subjects
George: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...(which lead me to teaching at Cook County Jail). I have an MBA from the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign, with a finance concentration. I'm a level 3 candidate for the CFA examination, having passed the level 1 and 2 exams. My professional career has been mostly in publishing. I enjoy spending time and...
Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master's/Graduate, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- CLEP Principles of Marketing
- +30 subjects
Timothy: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...consulting firms. Able to analyze market data to support valuation conclusions primarily related to equity and debt investments. Several years of experience performing valuation of pension liability amounts based on projected future cash flows. Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills. Comfortable being a part of senior management with the ability to influence decision makers. Able...
Education & Certification
- Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam LTAM - Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics
- Exam STAM - Short-Term Actuarial Mathematics
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +17 subjects
Mike: Chicago CFA test prep 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
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 63
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- +84 subjects
John: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...backgrounds in Communication Studies, Women's Studies Gender Studies, and 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...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CSRM - Certified School Risk Manager
- Bar Exam
- SEE - Special Enrollment Exam
- +455 subjects
Joshua: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
I am a University of Michigan graduate that studied Economics. I enjoy tutoring students in Macro and Microeconomics, as well as Finance, upper level Econ courses and Statistics.
Education & Certification
- University of Michigan-Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Science, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- CPA
- SIE
- +51 subjects
Brad: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
I enjoy helping students learn material in a way they can remember and apply in future coursework.... Perseverance trumps brilliance every time. Ask questions and work hard, and there's nothing you won't be able to understand.... I would begin by asking a few questions to see where a student is. I would then provide a useful note sheet and go over a refresher of some of the concepts we would be focusing on.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- High School Business
- Other
- Algebra 2
- +36 subjects
Andrew: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...and not just academically but with real-world applicability whenever possible (especially regarding investing). I listen to the student's needs within the context of the exam in question, explain the complex in easy-to-understand terms, and seek feedback. In my other time, I engage in reading (mostly sci-fi), writing/speaking (articles/books) and arithmetic (manage hedge fund strategy). I...
Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- GMAT Quantitative
- Graduate Test Prep
- +10 subjects
Sreenish: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
A Master's in Financial Analysis from Rutgers University. I have 7+ years of experience in Finance and Technology. Professional Skills: ------------------- Accounting (GAAP) Financial Planning & Analysis Technology (SQL, SAP, SAS, Tableau,R etc.) ERP P&L Management Budgeting & Forecasting Project Management (PMP, AGILE) Risk Management
Education & Certification
- SRES, Pune University - Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering Technology
- Rutgers University-New Brunswick - Master of Science, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- PMP
- FRM
- CPA
- +46 subjects
Ann: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...to present material in a way that is relevant to the student, particularly that student who doesn't have a strong background in the subject. I have been tutoring and mentoring for many years, and find that my own understanding of a subject is improved with each person I that I teach. I hold a BS...
Education & Certification
- SUNY College at Buffalo - Bachelor of Science, Accounting
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Real Estate License
- CPA
- SEE - Special Enrollment Exam
- +63 subjects
Alexander: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...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, BBC Studios, and Whitman Capital (a tech-focused hedge fund). In addition to the CFA Charter, I have BA in Political Science from Stanford and an MBA...
Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
- University of Oxford - Master of Arts, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Economics
- Professional Certifications
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- +6 subjects
Joe: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...am a QuickBooks Pro-advisor and I am ready to 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,...
Education & Certification
- Capital University - Bachelor of Accountancy, Accounting
- Fordham University - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- Insurance License
- CPA
- +33 subjects
Asif Mahmood: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...experience working in different industries as a finance professional. 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...
Education & Certification
- Jahangirnagar University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- University of Iowa - Masters in Business Administration, Investments and Securities
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Calculus
- GMAT Verbal
- +34 subjects
Daniel: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
Learn from a finance industry professional with nearly 2 decades of experience. Formally trained in Economics with an MBA in Finance. I am also a CFA Charterholder. My talent in explaining difficult concepts easy to understand!
Education & Certification
- Boston University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 3
- Series 6
- Series 7
- +10 subjects
Ryan: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...and Series 7 tutoring. My teaching is rooted in my own academic success, having graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BBA in Corporate Finance & Alternative Investments from University of Massachusetts-Amherst. I'm passionate about helping students not only succeed but feel confident and excited about their learning journeybecause finance can be fun when you know...
Education & Certification
- University of Massachusetts Amherst - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- SIE
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 7
- +6 subjects
Brandon: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...manufacturing finance division, and serving as a Corporate Controller and Logistics Director. For the past five years, I have started a few different businesses with the primary entity being Black Hat Consulting Inc which provides strategic consulting services for marketing, finance, real estate clients. I have been a Chartered Financial Analyst since 2010.
Education & Certification
- Texas Tech University - Bachelor in Business Administration, Information Technology
- The University of Texas at Austin - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- Marketing
- High School Accounting
- +7 subjects
Sebastian: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
I'm here to help you pass in a fun way. I have over 20 years of Wall Street experience. I have worked as a trader, analyst, investment product specialist, portfolio manager and investment strategist.
Education & Certification
- University of Essex - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 6
- Series 65
- FRM
- +14 subjects
Zachary: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
Recent graduate from the Masters program in Finance from the University of Miami. Looking to help students expand their understanding of Math, Finance, and Economics.
Education & Certification
- Florida State University - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- University of Miami - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Series 7
- SIE
- +35 subjects