Hey everyone - in anticipation of starting FT soon, want to get ahead and start studying for the SIE, Series 63 and 79. From what I've read on this thread, the SIE is somewhat easy and requires maybe a day to study for, and the other 2 are much harder and take significant time and effort. Would be curious to hear any tips / advice as to how to be as efficient as possible when it comes to passing the exams.
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Your bank should have given you access to a training provider like Kaplan or Knopman Marks that makes sure you pass
You need max a week for the 63 and 79. Maybe 2 weeks for the 7 but i don't think you're taking that. I wouldn't entirely underestimate the SIE, however. Spend at least 3 or 4 days studying for it.
Just curious if the 79 is harder than 63. I took SIE/63 already and take 79 in a few months and it's made out on this site to be a little difficult so shocked to see it can take a week. For reference, I took about 2 weeks for the SIE and 2 weeks for the 63 (albeit it was during my semester).
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