The exam window opens August 18. You have 8 days. This is not the time to learn anything new. It is the time to extract maximum points from what you already know. Here is your day-by-day high-ROI revision plan.
Day 1 (Aug 10): Take a Full Diagnostic Mock
One full mock, 4.5 hours, strict exam conditions. Score it topic by topic. Build your error log: for every wrong answer, note the topic, why you got it wrong, and the correct concept. This error log drives your entire week.
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Day 2 (Aug 11): Ethics Deep Dive
Ethics is 15-20% of the exam and the #1 tiebreaker for borderline scores. Candidates who score above 70% on Ethics and are close to the Minimum Passing Score get bumped up. Do 100+ scenario-based Ethics questions. Focus on Standards I-VII. Read the CFA Institute Ethics text — it is the only reading worth doing in the final week.
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Day 3 (Aug 12): FSA + Fixed Income (22-28% Combined)
These two topics together account for 22-28% of the exam and are the most calculation-heavy. Drill:
- FSA: Revenue recognition, lease accounting, financial ratios, cash flow classification
- Fixed Income: Bond pricing, duration, convexity, yield curve, credit risk
Do 80-100 practice questions across both. Review every calculation error in your error log.
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Day 4 (Aug 13): Equity + Portfolio Management (19-26% Combined)
Equity: Valuation models (DDM, FCF, multiplier-based), market efficiency
Portfolio: CAPM, beta, Sharpe ratio, portfolio risk and return
These are formula-driven topics where quick wins are available. Do 60-80 practice questions.
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Day 5 (Aug 14): Second Mock + Error Log Review
Take your second full mock under exam conditions. Compare scores topic by topic with your first mock. Which topics improved? Which are still weak?
Update your error log. If any topic is still below 60% after two mocks, stop drilling it — redirect that time to topics where you are at 65%+ and can push to 75%.
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Day 6 (Aug 15): Formula Sheet + Calculator Speed
Spend 2-3 hours on your formula sheet: TVM, NPV/IRR, WACC, duration/convexity, Sharpe ratio, CAPM, covariance, beta, DuPont decomposition.
Practice with your calculator, not pen and paper. CF worksheet for NPV. Data worksheet for statistics. Bond worksheet for yield and duration. Every shortcut saves 10-15 seconds per question — 20+ minutes across 180 questions.
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Day 7 (Aug 16): Light Review + Logistics
Review your error log one final time. Skim your formula sheet. Do 20-30 mixed practice questions to keep timing sharp.
Confirm logistics: centre address, reporting time, passport validity, calculator batteries. Pack your bag: valid international passport, TI BA II Plus or HP 12C, spare CR2032 battery, small screwdriver, transparent water bottle.
Do NOT study the night before. Rest.
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Day 8 (Aug 17): Rest Day — No Studying
Your brain needs 24 hours of rest before 4.5 hours of exam performance. Eat well. Sleep 7-8 hours. Lay out your clothes and bag. Set two alarms.
You have done the work. Tomorrow you execute.
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