How long to study for the Series 79?
Title ^ How long do you need to study?
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Based on the most helpful WSO content, the recommended study time for the Series 79 exam ranges from 60 to 120 hours. The difficulty is rated as medium to hard, with more in-depth and quantitative questions compared to the SIE.
Key study tips include: - Focus on word associations to help eliminate answer choices. - Write out major topics like IPOs, M&A, Tender Offers, Bankruptcy, Documents, Placements, Regulations, Suitability, Advisor Roles, and Quantitative concepts. - Use resources like Knopman videos, workbooks, and QBanks for practice. - Allocate most of your time to doing QBank questions and understanding the material, not just reading.
If you're already familiar with investment banking concepts, some users have managed to prepare in as little as 10 days with an intensive schedule. However, for most, a structured plan over a few weeks is ideal.
Sources: SIE , Series 79 and Series 63 Advice, Time allowed to pass SIE/Series 63/79, SIE , Series 79 and Series 63 Advice, How To Pass The Series 57 Exam, Licensing For Dummies
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