Taking/ Studying for 79 after hitting the desk fine?

So starting in June my bank told us to pass the 79 by november, which I figured is a shit ton of time. So I spent the last few months traveling around Europe and chilling and having an amazing time before my life literally ends haha.

I wouldn’t be worrying at all but I am talking to like every analyst in my class and it seems like 85% of kids have already passed it and got ahead. Now I am nervous af and feel super behind. I know the bank recommends us to pass before we hit the desk, but is it ultimately fine? Is it pretty normal to be studying for it while working?

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Depends on the bank. Some MMs the analyst go the entire time with no licenses because a licensed person (VP/MD) always reviews the materials, which is technically the regulatory rule. At my BB cannot be on any live deals without a license, so being the odd analyst who is still trying to study for the exams while you hit the desk will obviously hurt you

 
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