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Study like 1-2 hours a day M-F, take the practice tests and you'll be fine. If you come from a finance background the SIE is a joke.
Similar spot using Knopman's training. I'm a finance major but idk about you all Knopman's tests are kinda harder than everywhere else, really random and obscure info at times. The practice exam on the official FINRA site was easier.
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I read the textbook while taking notes. Then did the ~1000 practice problems. Should be doable within 1.5 weeks
Why give when you can take?
it's not hard. just apply basic work ethic and you should be fine. Only negative is 90% of the material won't be relevant for FO roles. Still, I feel strongly that if you fail the SIE there is no way you can survive banking
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