Reach out to Varsity Tutors if you are someone who can benefit from taking a Columbus SIE course. Taking the Securities Industry Essentials exam is the first step towards working in the securities industry. Prospective securities industry professionals can study in a class or with a private tutor to prepare for this exam. Whether you studied at Ohio State University, Capital University, or another university in the area, you can benefit from additional instruction.
What does the SIE exam cover?
The SIE exam has 75 questions. You will have one hour and 45 minutes to complete them. The questions will be presented in a multiple-choice format, and you will need to get 70 percent of the questions correct in order to pass the exam.
The exam covers fundamentals that professionals need to know in order to work in the industry. For example, when taking a Columbus SIE course, you can learn about the structure of the securities exchange market, types of products and their risks, and industry practices that are prohibited by law.
Other topics that may be covered in your course are the types of markets, business economic factors, and international economic factors. It is also important to learn about the structure of the test so that you are prepared for it. Your class instructor or private tutor can administer practice tests that have time limits similar to the actual SIE exam. This way, you can practice pacing yourself under time pressure.
How can I benefit from taking a Columbus SIE prep course?
There are two options for students preparing for the SIE exam. You can take one of our online classes, or you can sign up for private mentoring. Regardless of which one you choose, you will get accurate information and benefit from expert instruction. Let's go over some of the benefits of each type of test preparation.
Taking a Columbus SIE class will give you an opportunity to study in a collaborative environment. Classes are administered online, so you can take them at home, in your school's library, or at your office. You won't need to spend time commuting through traffic in order to attend class, but you will still get the benefits of learning with a group. You can use our Live Learning Platform to interact with the class instructor and the other students in real time through video chat. All you will need is a stable internet connection.
During class, you can ask questions and benefit from the explanations given in response to questions asked by other students as well. The instructor can lead discussions where students can share perspectives and exchange information. This can help you gain new insights into topics you have learned previously. The teacher might also break up the class into smaller groups in order to assign smaller projects to each one.
Taking a Columbus SIE class is also a great way to review what you learned in school. Reviewing information can help you remember it better, which can be useful when test day arrives. When you attend a class, you can be secure in the knowledge that the instructor will teach a comprehensive curriculum that can address any gaps in your knowledge. Studying with other like-minded people who are also preparing for a career in the securities industry can increase your motivation to succeed.
The class instructor can give you crucial test-taking advice, such as how to avoid spending too much time on a single question. If you feel as if you need some additional help on specific topics, such as equity securities or debt instruments, you can request private time with your class instructor. Classes start every month, so you won't have to wait long to enroll. You can find a class that works best for your schedule, regardless of whether you are free on weekdays or only on weekends.
How can I sign up for a Columbus SIE course?
Get in touch with Varsity Tutors if you are interested in signing up for a Columbus SIE class. Regardless of your current knowledge level, studying in a collaborative group environment can help. Whether you want to attend classes during the day or during the evenings, we can find a class for you. You can sign up for a two-week class or a four-week class, depending on how much time you have and how much depth you want to cover. Reach out to our educational consultants for more information on how to get started. The sooner you start, the better.

Joshuah: Columbus SIE course instructor
...Science in Biology and Political Sciences; passed the SIE, Series 63, 65, 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 content at a speed that fits you until...
Education & Certification
- Excelsior College - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- CFA
- Series 65
- CPA
- +10 subjects

Zachary: Columbus SIE course instructor
...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 need to know to pass and skip out on all the fluff. I have a vast understanding of the "test world" concepts and their real world applications. If you...
Education & Certification
- Troy University - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 24
- Series 7
- Series 28
- +11 subjects

Gary: Columbus SIE course instructor
I tutor securities licensing exam prep courses for NASAA & FINRA registrations (Series 6,7,63,65,66 and a few others). I own a financial practice, hold the Series 65 and a CRPC designation, and my experience, knowledge and research are current and relevant.
Education & Certification
- Columbia College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- NASAA - North American Securities Administration Association
- Series 16
- Series 26
- +71 subjects
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 7
- A Beginner's Guide: Excel
- +22 subjects

Harrison: Columbus 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
- Series 57
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 7
- +20 subjects

Evan: Columbus SIE course instructor
...5% of my class) from Northwestern University with a degree in economics. I subsequently 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, financial accounting and finance. I enjoy...
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 24
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- CFA
- +27 subjects

Daniel: Columbus SIE course instructor
I am a CPA with a background in teaching and tutoring. I can work with you on most finance, business, and accounting subjects. I help simplify the material and highlight the core lessons. I've been told it's very effective and helpful!
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Organizational Leadership
- Baldwin-Wallace College - Masters in Business Administration, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 66
- ChFC - Chartered Financial Consultant
- +25 subjects

William: Columbus SIE course instructor
I have been teaching the Series 6 & 7 for the past 24 years and recently the SIE as well. I am very passionate about helping students pass these tests and have a unique ability making this information understandable. I specialize in "Options and Margin"
Education & Certification
- Malone University - Bachelor in Arts, Accounting and Business Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 82
- Series 39
- Series 7
- +25 subjects

Peter: Columbus SIE course instructor
...want to obtain the SIE license, you probably are in one of these categories. You may be doing for the fun of it, looking to get a better understanding of investments, and exploring it as a career. You possibly are in college and wanting an internship at an investment firm. You are hired in the business and need to pass the SIE and the other FINRA exams thereafter. Please understand that these tests are NOT EASY....
Education & Certification
- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute - Bachelor of Science, Materials Engineering
- California University of Pennsylvania - Master of Science, Mathematics and Statistics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 22
- Insurance License
- Series 24
- +20 subjects

Johnny: Columbus SIE course instructor
...I enjoy teaching within Finance are understanding Fundamental Analysis( financials such as 10Q and 10K), this goes with earning season or when companies report earning. Technical Analysis, which is understanding how to read a chart that includes candles, SMA, MACD, RSI and Divergence. I also teach economics and how economics is applied to the Stock market. Other subjects I may teach are undertanding Bonds, Credit Spreads, Economy Cycles, Simple and Compound Interest within Excel, ETFs,...
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 6
- Series 26
- Series 7
- +10 subjects

Ross: Columbus SIE course instructor
...have studied for the SIE and passed it and helped other people pass the SIE. I am most passionate about History. In my experience helping struggling students prepare for Standardized Tests, we always seem to have the most fun. I am a firm proponent of education, believing it to be absolutely necessary for an improved quality of life, and I try to impart this appreciation to all of my students. In my spare time, I...
Education & Certification
- University of New Haven - Bachelor in Arts, Political Science and Government
- Mercy College - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 24
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- Series 79
- +22 subjects

Victoria: Columbus SIE course instructor
...While I tutor a broad range of subjects, I am most passionate about business, economics, leadership, personal finance, and securities licensing. In my experience helping students prepare for complex exams, we always seem to have the most success when we have discovered the student's learning style and thought-process. I believe learning should be an engaging, inspiring activity where the student can envision how their new knowledge will apply to real-life scenarios. I am also a...
Education & Certification
- University of South Alabama - Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
- Florida Atlantic University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +35 subjects

Isaiah: Columbus SIE course instructor
...26. In February of 2019 I passed the Series 65. All together it took me about 6 months to study and pass all exams. Now, I actively tutor in all exams. I provide reading material, notes, and test questions for each student during each session. My mission is to help students achieve a level of confidence based on knowledge, test taking skills, and deductive reasoning. As of now on average I have at least 5...
Education & Certification
- Alabama State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematics
- Alabama State University - Master of Science, Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 63
- Series 65
- Series 26
- +29 subjects

Raman: Columbus SIE course instructor
...Planner is no different than being an educator or a coach. My passion is to teach my clients on how build a robust financial plan, however my passion goes beyond that. At Varsity Tutors, my vision is to help you achieve your goal of successfully passing the Series 7, Series 63, Series 65, Series 66, State Life & Health Insurance License, the CFP curriculum and the exam, ChFC curriculum and anything related to the finance...
Education & Certification
- University of Houston-Downtown - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Rice University - Certificate, Financial Planning
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Series 65
- CFP
- +21 subjects

Jahlen: Columbus SIE course instructor
...I've received a Bachelors of Arts degree in economics from SUNY Purchase. I've also spent my recent time of employment working for a insurance company. At this time I developed my experience in tutoring,over the last 2 years, by helping my fellow coworkers pass their exams. In my experience with the SIE exam, Series 6, and Series 63 is to study through practice questions and analyzing them in an effort to best answer questions. I...
Education & Certification
- SUNY at Purchase College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Insurance License
- Series 6
- Series 63
- +1 subjects

Paul: Columbus SIE course instructor
...assisting students to enter into a financial career. I've spent over three decades as a successful Financial Advisor. The multiple exams a student must pass can seem daunting. My goal is to add clarity and help students fully understand the necessary concepts and terminology. I have a Bachelors in religious studies. I've completed CLU / ChFC courses from American College and graduate studies in business at Wharton. I've always had a passion for helping...
Education & Certification
- Cincinnati Christian University - Bachelor in Arts, Religious Studies
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 99
- Series 24
- Series 79
- +12 subjects

Braden: Columbus SIE course instructor
...Engineering graduate with a minor in economics from the University of Oklahoma living in Overland Park, Kansas. I have a passion for teaching college, high school, and middle schoolers math from Algebra to College Calculus, chemistry, and physics. In high school I took a variety of AP Tests: AP Chemistry-5, AP Physics 1-4, AP Calculus AB-5 AP US History-4, AP English Composition-4. I hope we are a great fit, and I can't wait for the...
Education & Certification
- University of Oklahoma Norman Campus - Chemical Engineer, Chemical Engineering
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Biomechanics
- +64 subjects

Mary: Columbus SIE course instructor
...financial engineers in various financial centers - Chicago, Zurich, London, Paris, Tokyo, Hong Kong. My assignment was in the bank's headquarters of Zurich, Switzerland within the Treasury Group where I priced, hedged, executed, and made markets on OTC derivatives, structured product and warrants held by the coveted AAA balance sheet. This multi-year experience proved to be mutually beneficial both to my professional career, as it was for the bank's global securities businesses (particularly US Equities...
Education & Certification
- Dickinson College - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
- Northwestern University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 23
- Series 55
- Series 39
- +99 subjects

Kristin: Columbus SIE course instructor
I just obtained my licenses within the last year: 6, 63, 66, 7. While my employer provided me with the books, I was not given study support which I think would have been incredibly helpful to me. I look forward to helping you pass on your first try!
Education & Certification
- Eastern Illinois University - Bachelor of Science, Special Products Marketing Operations
- Lewis University - Masters in Business Administration, Agricultural Business
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 66
- Series 7
- Series 63
- +1 subjects

Finian: Columbus SIE course instructor
My name is Finian, and I am an Economics and Environmental Science double major on the Crew Team at Wesleyan University. I have 5+ years of experience working with children and adults both in and out of the classroom (math and swim lessons). My teaching experience also includes working with those who have disabilities. I promise both a rigorous and fun learning experience to any prospective student.
Education & Certification
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- Wesleyan University - Bachelor of Science, Environmental Science
Subject Expertise
- SIE
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Series 66
- Series 7
- +72 subjects