Signed up for CFA to get in IM, have a couple questions

I have been trying to get into any avenue of IM for the past few months, and I realized that I needed to go the CFA route if I wanted in. I am taking it in December, and plan to allocate 10-12 hours per week of studying.

I want to get the Schweser notes, but there are 4 versions, and I am not really sure which one to get. I was thinking the one with the notes and the practice questions. What do you guys think?

I saw the Qbank on Amazon for $50, but I'm a little hesitant that it's a knockoff. I don't want to waste 6 months of my life looking at a fake question bank. Any thought would be much appreciated.

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Schweser notes with Qbank. Gives you amazing practice - provided you finish the course material in time.

Also, I'd suggest you don't start the Qbank till you've done all the course material once (preferably revised it all once as well).

 

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