Received a lateral IB offer and the offer stipulates that I have to pass 4 series exams (SIE, 7, 63, 79) within a 90 day timeframe from my start date. Given that I'm a lateral candidate, I would not be attending the analyst training and would essentially start working with the team.
How doable would it be to pass 4 series license exams in 90 days? Seems a bit draconian but not sure how difficult the exams are overall. Thought?
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Do you know if your new firm is going to give you Knopman Marks training? They have course for every single one of those exams. If they do give it out then follow the SYLLABUS TO A TEE. Watch training videos on each section of the materials covered on a weekend once at regular speed, then any portions you didnt fully get, rewatch at 1.5x or 2x speed - and then take the practice exams and follow the checklist they give.
What really worked for me studying for some exams while working full time was taking 10-15 minutes 8x a day to do quick 10 question "pop quiz" during my work day. I was basically doing 1000+ questions for each exam by the time I entered the actual exam.
It sounds like alot but you can get this done for each exam in over 2 weeks for each.
Source: Passed 5 series exams on my first try.
Hey, thanks so much for your insight! Super helpful. Were you also a lateral hire and, if so, did your firm also give you a 90 day window to pass the 5 license exams?
Also, with regards to preparing for the exam, do you think it is recommended to read the chapters / concepts entirely and then do practice questions or just skip the chapter reading and just keep doing practice questions?
Thanks!
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