Series 7 - STC vs KnopmanMarks

Failed series 7 exam with a 69% using STC provided material from my firm. Consequently, I switched over to KnopmanMarks and passed my exam with a 78%. I can tell you from experience what a difference did it make to switch from providers. In my personal opinion, STC material is very outdated and does not prepare you enough for the actual exam. With Knopman, they provide you with the Kaplan Q-Bank witch is very good and they also use some internal PDF exams, very old school, but very good! I found their material is very up to date and the questions are very similar to what is asked in the actual examination.

I would suggest to anyone taking the exam before October (new series 7 exam upcoming after Oct) utilize Knopman or Passperfect.

Do not take this test lightly and study!!!!

Good luck!

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brudda, bummer your thread hasn't had a response yet. Maybe one of these threads could point you in the right direction:

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No promises, but thought I'd mention a few relevant users that work in the industry: @DarkHorse_17" Matt-Zacaroli @clarahelen89"

I hope those threads give you a bit more insight.

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