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!
George: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Master's/Graduate, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- College Business
- +30 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
- Insurance License
- Series 63
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +84 subjects
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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
- Pre-Calculus
- Physics
- Geometry
- +29 subjects
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...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 for all learning types in various academic subjects. While my tutoring students gain much from their...
Education & Certification
- Loyola University-Chicago - Bachelor in Arts, Communication, General
- Loyola University-Chicago - Master of Social Work, Social Work
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- AU-S - Associate in Commercial Underwriting-Strategic Techniques
- American Council on Exercise (ACE)
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- +455 subjects
Christian: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
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Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- Business
- AP Macroeconomics
- +13 subjects
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Education & Certification
- Illinois State University - Bachelor of Science, Mathematical Statistics and Probability
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Exam LTAM - Long-Term Actuarial Mathematics
- Exam P - Probability
- +17 subjects
Stephen: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...a deep-seated desire to help others grasp complex concepts that have shaped my own academic journey. With a Master's in Business Administration and a Bachelor's in Economics, I have successfully navigated all three levels of the CFA exam. I believe in fostering a supportive learning environment where each student's unique needs are addressed, allowing them...
Education & Certification
- DePaul University - Bachelor of Science, Economics
- Colorado Technical University-Online - Master of Science, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Finance
- Business
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- +7 subjects
Dheeraj: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Iowa - Master of Arts, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Exam IFM - Investment and Financial Markets
- Exam FM - Financial Mathematics
- AIFA - Applied Investment and Finance Analyst Certification Exam
- +62 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
- SIE
- Series 79
- Series 7
- +51 subjects
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Education & Certification
- University of Chicago - Bachelors, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 56 - Proprietary Trader Qualification Exam
- SAT Subject Test in Mathematics Level 1
- PSAT Critical Reading
- +120 subjects
Andrew: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- The University of Alabama - Bachelor in Arts, Finance
- The University of Alabama - Master of Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CPA
- High School Accounting
- Accounting
- +10 subjects
Gordon: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...also been an adjunct university finance professor for 9 years that taught master's and undergraduate finance classes. I received my MBA from Rockhurst University in Kansas City, MO. I received my bachelor's degree in business administration with a concentration in psychology from the University of Kansas in Lawrence. I do hold the Chartered Financial Analyst...
Education & Certification
- University of Kansas - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management
- Rockhurst University - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- CIA - Certified Internal Auditor
- Real Estate License - New York
- CPA
- +58 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 7
- Series 6
- +10 subjects
Olubunmi: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- University of Maryland-College Park - Master of Arts, Business, General
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Business
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- Finance
- +5 subjects
Alexander: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Stanford University - Bachelor of Science, Political Science and Government
- University of Oxford - Master of Arts, Business Administration and Management
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Financial Accounting
- CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst - Level 1
- Macroeconomics
- +6 subjects
Evan: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...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 tutoring and it gives me the opportunity to teach location independent.
Education & Certification
- Northwestern University - Bachelor in Arts, Economics
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 7
- FINRA - Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
- SIE
- +27 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 7 - General Securities Representative Exam (Stockbroker)
- SIE
- CPA
- +14 subjects
Maisha: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- State University of New York at Binghamton - Bachelor's, economics
- CFA institute - Master's/Graduate, CFA
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Microeconomics
- Corporate Finance
- Economics
- +6 subjects
Colby: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
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Education & Certification
- Bentley University - Bachelor's, Finance - Capital Markets
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 65
- Microsoft Excel
- Technology and Coding
- +11 subjects
James: Chicago CFA test prep instructor
...and an MBA with an emphasis in finance from USC, I tutor Finance students and CFA candidates preparing for the Levels 1 and 2 exams. Having had careers in finance and education, my objective as a finance tutor is to explain concepts in straightforward terms with everyday examples. I aim to give life to the...
Education & Certification
- Whitman College - Bachelor in Arts, Biology, General
- University of Southern California Marshall School of Business - Masters in Business Administration, Finance
Subject Expertise
- CFA
- Series 65
- Series 7
- SIE
- +20 subjects