Individuals in the Kansas City area who are interested in progressing in the investment industry may want to reach out to Varsity Tutors to sign up for Kansas City CFA prep. The CFA is designed to measure whether you have a strong understanding of advanced investment analysis and practical portfolio management skills. In order to take the CFA, you must have a bachelor's degree and a minimum of four years of work experience in the investment industry. The CFA is broken down into three levels and you must pass each level in order. The exam is graded as pass/fail and once you receive a passing score, you are eligible to sign up for the next level. The CFA covers a wide range of topics related to investments. It can be helpful to review these topics as you prepare for the exam. If you want some extra guidance as you go through your review process, you should enroll in Kansas City CFA prep.
What topics can Kansas City CFA prep cover?
There are many different topics Kansas City prep can cover. While the content on the CFA is constantly evolving, there are some key concepts that usually show up on all three levels of the exam. Some of these include financial reporting and analysis, corporate finance, and economics. While many of the topics are the same across all three levels, the types of questions are not. The Level 3 exam contains a combination of short answer and essay questions, the Level 2 exam has a mix of multiple choice and short answer questions, and the Level 1 exam just has multiple choice questions.
Content review is a key aspect of performing well on any standardized exam, but it isn't the only aspect. It can also be worthwhile to develop strong test-taking strategies. One of the most important strategies is time-management. Managing your time can help you move quickly enough to answer every question, but not so fast that you make careless mistakes. It may also be beneficial to learn how to eliminate incorrect answers based on context. There will likely be questions you don't know no matter how much you prepare. Knowing how to look for clues in the question or passage can assist you with making educated guesses rather than guessing at random.
What are the perks of the different types of Kansas City CFA prep?
There are two different types of CFA prep: a Kansas City CFA prep class and private tutoring. Most students only choose one option, but there are students who choose both. Whichever option you pick, you can feel confident that you will be receiving quality instruction.
If you are an individual who enjoys working with others, you may want to enroll in a Kansas City CFA prep course. Prep courses are similar to regular courses because you can learn from an instructor and collaborate with other students. Your instructor can go over relevant concepts and then you can practice your skills by having discussions with your classmates. Discussions with your fellow students can be helpful on the essay questions because they may have different insights into how to plan out the essay and on investing in general. If there are any particular concepts you're struggling with, you can connect with your instructor after class to ask questions.
If you prefer a more personalized study approach, you may wish to connect with a Kansas City CFA tutor. Your tutor can change the way they present topics to match your learning style. For example, if you learn better through listening, they can hold discussions with you. You may have more control over which topics you cover and how much time you spend on them as well. If you are having a tough time with portfolio management, you can spend the bulk of your study session reviewing it, while not spending as much time on the concepts you already know.
How can I get started with Kansas City CFA preparation?
No matter if you are a working professional or a student at Rockhurst University or the University of Missouri-Kansas City, there's a good chance you have a pretty full schedule. You may have work, school, or family commitments that take up most of your time. But you can still find time to study with Kansas City CFA prep because you can attend your study sessions online. You never have to stress about commuting to your sessions because you can simply attend from your house or any other location with an Internet connection. If you are interested in enrolling in Kansas City CFA prep, contact Varsity Tutors today.
Brad: Kansas City 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.... I would talk about my learning habits with the student and refer them to some useful online/in person resources as well as ask questions to prompt independent thinking.
Education & Certification
- University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Middle School Math
- Algebra 3/4
- CLEP
- +35 subjects
Albert: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...working with Varsity Tutors, I helped over 30 students achieve high GRE (160+ on each section) and GMAT (650+) scores. I'm currently studying at Columbia University. I have an MBA degree from UCLA and London Business School in England; My study concentration is Finance, Economics, and Investments. I own two undergraduate degrees: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Bachelor of Engineering in Digital Packaging Engineering, both from Wuhan University, Duke University's Chinese partner and a...
Education & Certification
- Wuhan University - Bachelor in Arts, Broadcast Journalism
- University of California-Los Angeles - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Mandarin Chinese 4
- Finance
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- +46 subjects
Baluki: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...calories by walking through museums and galleries. One of my side gigs during graduate school was modelling and acting. The skills that I learnt during those days helped me learn how to adapt to my students' learning methods and adjust my teaching style from one student to the next. I love to start off a tutoring session by hearing out the student and what their background is. This helps me gauge how much scope we...
Education & Certification
- University of Pennsylvania - Bachelor in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
- University of Akron Main Campus - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- ESL/ELL
- College Economics
- IB Business & Management
- +20 subjects
Sebastian: Kansas City 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
- English
- Series 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- Basic Computer Literacy
- +11 subjects
Zachary: Kansas City 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
- High School World History
- Middle School Science
- Geometry
- +28 subjects
Mike: Kansas City 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
- COMPASS Mathematics
- AP Physics 2
- ACCUPLACER Arithmetic
- +84 subjects
Timothy: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...throughout career. Have worked within investment and actuarial 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 to translate complicated technical information in a straightforward and cohesive manner that...
Education & Certification
- Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Professional Certifications
- AP Macroeconomics
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +14 subjects
Hiba: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...my fellow students understand concepts that were not clear. I have also helped my fellow CFA candidates with concepts and practice questions and have tutored O levels students with Math problems. Since graduation I have been involved in the field of finance and investments and have helped my co-workers understand the concepts of portfolio management and other finance related topics. I would love to pass on my knowledge to my students and help them excel...
Education & Certification
- GUST - Bachelor of Science, Finance
- Chartered Financial Analyst - Certificate, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- College Business
- Business
- Pre-Algebra
- +11 subjects
Daphne: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...a CFA charter-holder and a graduate from a top Business School in the US. I have years of experience tutoring peers in finance related courses including corporate finance, behavioral finance, derivative instruments and alternative investment assets. I believe in connecting classroom or theoretical finance concepts and real world applications. In my experience once a student is helped to make this connection, they almost never forget the subject matter. Outside of academia, I love reading (...
Education & Certification
- Makerere University Kampala Uganda - Bachelor of Science, Actuarial Science
- Temple University - Master of Science, Financial Mathematics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- Professional Certifications
- Statistics
- +2 subjects
Matthew: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...Cambridge, MA. Having completed my Ivy League Bachelor's degree in 2 non-consecutive years (taking as many as 6-7 classes in a semester in doing so), I had to devise a number of techniques for learning complex material both efficiently and effectively. I look forward to sharing these techniques with you. After graduating in 2017, I launched a short film on Amazon Prime ("Anatomy of a Breakup"), and worked in the competitive hedge fund and private...
Education & Certification
- Cornell University - Bachelor of Science, Applied Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- High School Economics
- High School World History
- High School English
- +97 subjects
Alex: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
Education & Certification
- Northeastern University - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- GMAT Verbal
- GED Reasoning Through Language Arts
- PSAT
- +38 subjects
Dotun: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...University. I am a Chartered Financial Analyst with over 15 years work experience in financial and healthcare services across the areas of financial planning & analysis, financial product control and risk management. My experiences tutoring started in my undergraduate days, where I tutored fellow students in the subject areas of basic algebra, calculus and statistics. I have also had experiences in my professional life where I have had to explain subject matter to both peer...
Education & Certification
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College - Bachelor in Business Administration, Finance
- Cornell University - Masters in Business Administration, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- High School Accounting
- MBA
- Study Skills
- +16 subjects
Douglas: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...Master of Science in Finance. In addition, I have received the CFA or Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Most of my career has been in the investment industry and I have had jobs as an Investment Analyst and Portfolio Manager. I am a course supervisor for Criminon, where I grade self-help correspondence courses for prison inmates. None of my students know my last name and don't know where I live since all of the course work...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- University of Colorado-Denver - Master of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Geometry
- Statistics Graduate Level
- AP Calculus AB
- +42 subjects
Brandon: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...educational foundation which allows me to bring context and examples to topics in order to help students fully understand the concepts being learned. I initially received an undergraduate degree in Information Systems from Texas Tech University and went to work for ExxonMobil as an applications developer and project manager. During my time with ExxonMobil, I had the opportunity to work in multiple business segments and began leading international projects which led me to working on...
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
- Personal Finance
- Managerial Accounting
- Management
- +6 subjects
Jacob: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...peers who struggled. During my educational career, I spent time tutoring the subjects that brought me joy, 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 and certifications! All...
Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Bachelor in Arts, Public Policy Analysis
- University of Iowa - Certificate, Writing, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- College Economics
- High School Business
- History
- +51 subjects
Ben: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...research, corporate strategy, corporate development/M&A, innovation strategy and change management. He has held prior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, JPMorgan Chase, The Federal Reserve Bank of New York, ISI Group (now Evercore ISI) and in renewables/infrastructure private equity. He 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%...
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
- High School Accounting
- College Accounting
- Real Estate License
- +9 subjects
Jonathan: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...a CPA and CFA III candidate. Looking to tutor students and professionals in finance and 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 you in the best position...
Education & Certification
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Bachelor of Science, Accounting and Finance
- Tulane University of Louisiana - Master of Science, Accounting
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- High School Business
- Managerial Accounting
- CLEP Financial Accounting
- +44 subjects
Matthew: Kansas City CFA test prep 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
- Technology and Coding
- Business
- Biostatistics
- +41 subjects
Akanksha: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...a young finance professional with a Bachelor of Science Honors degree in Finance from the University of Connecticut School of Business. I have levels 1 and 2 of the CFA and am working towards level 3. I have experience tutoring students for the CFA, finance, accounting, economics, algebra, SAT, and ACT. I take a hands-on, interactive approach to tutoring that is tailored to each student's needs. My hobbies and interested include dancing, traveling, and eating.
Education & Certification
- University of Connecticut - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Accounting
- Business Writing
- Test Prep
- +40 subjects
John: Kansas City CFA test prep instructor
...believe in utilizing strategies of learning from my 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 me to recognize how effective the approaches toward tutoring mine have been...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- College Economics
- Drum
- Biotechnology
- +455 subjects