Series 7 Top-Off Exam

Has anyone taken the Series 7 Top-Off exam? I realize it is less than a month old, was curious if anyone has taken it yet and can provide some useful advice on the exam. Top-Off is the post Oct 1st 2018 exam, assuming you have passed the pre-req exam. Any advice helps, or useful links about the test. There is not much out there given how new it is.

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Read through the Kaplan textbook twice, once thoroughly all sections, then focused on the tougher concept sections. Answered 1800 of the 2k+ practice questions and many exams. Felt extremely prepared. Unfortunately or not the new top-off 7 went into effect before I could sign up for the old one which was more broad / easier. Really drill down on the technical sections / suitability / munis (if you don't work in the space).

Prep time - one month of weekends & an hour or so a day depending on work capacity. Get to high 70s/low 80s on the practice exams & you should be good to go.

Good luck!

 

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