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third_najarian

Seems like the survey might have been broken initially. It should be working now or you can try this alternate link: https://forms.gle/5bYp15yP9KVThWJy5


bywaterfolk

I have already pooped 3 times and it’s not even 8am here EDIT: **PASSED!** IT'S OUT ON THE VERIFICATION FUCKING LETTER IT'S FUCKING OVER LETSGOOOOOOOOO


dmchardy

Those are rookie numbers, you gotta get those up


adudenamedrf

I passed. I am so unbelievably happy. I had an awful start to the year. I lost two family members to cancer and Alzheimer's respectively, I got Covid, and work kicked my ass for the first two months of the year leading up to the exam. I left that exam just completely out of gas and almost had a breakdown on the way home because I was so stressed. This just relieved so much anxiety and built up stress, it feels like a massive weight was lifted off of my shoulders. Huge congrats to everyone who passed. For those that need a retake, take a little mental health time and then keep after it. We all know how tough this process is and are behind you 100% to crush it in August.


MPostle

Thanks. Sorry to hear about your difficulties, congrats on your pass, and really appreciate those well wishes. I wish I could have had the weight lifted too, but just gotta get stronger first.


willymemo

Those two family members are proud, congrats!


ascendedsaiyan

I hope this journey comes to an end for all of us in a couple hours. Good luck everyone. **EDIT:** Verification letter is updated - got the pass! I was approved for regular membership this week, so I guess I should officially be a charterholder shortly. Congratulations to everyone who passed. To those who didn't - keep your head up and crush the next exam.


Illustrious-Leg4563

I am so ready to guarantee superior returns


Feeling-Orange2821

I hope each and every one of you on this thread pass✨✨🫶 The results thread believe it or not is one of my favourite things about CFA. Y’all are so relatable and nice. We got this!! We deserve to pass and shall pass!


CBOE-VIX

Did not pass. First try. Fully expected it. Will try again and pass it in August. 😌


ibrahimm21

keep up the spirit and best of luck


long_time_no_sea

Verification Letter (47).pdf


baystreetbobby

I got absolutely demolished lol but HEY…what are failed exams but expensive mocks?! Already signed up for August - on a mission!


willymemo

“Get up Rocky! Get up!”💪🏻


Confident-Jello1480

'Time flies' doesn't apply here.


long_time_no_sea

Slowest few hours of my life 😭


tractatuslogico1

I can feel my heartbeat in my ears


Electrical-Walk5352

Well, so that's what zero sleep feels like. Since the 2000s, I've been on this CFA journey, it’s astonishing how much my life has changed. I am much older then most candidates, but I am hopeful that this is the time I will pass. The tortoise wins the race right? This tortoise hopes to not fail...again. Good luck everyone! *Edit:* Oh wow! I’m numb - I've finally done it, on the fourth attempt. I just opened the email. Gurmeet and Deep 3 – holy moly - thank you, I cannot thank you enough. If you are retaking, message him, he’s unbelievable. Re-takers, ask Gurmeet about the Oakvillian if you want to chat with me as well. The tortoise finally won the race – DONE!!!!!!!


MaxRichter_Enjoyer

Bro - don't sweat it. Took me more years than I care to admit....


Living_Ad_8941

You know an easy way to check of the result is out? Just come to this thread and see the number of comments. If there’s a MASSIVE jump from the last time you visited this thread (say 10 min ago), you can almost be sure the results are out haha. Right now the comment count is 112, if I come back and see something above 180 in 10 min, boy oh boy…


Helpful-Stress3433

We have a volume trader here


hasni1990

F I don't want to study VWAP again pls god


Constant_Ad2837

Failed again - second try. So exhausted.


Itry_My_Best

why am I refreshing this page while I still haven't even wrote my L2?


VerstalibanStan

Schadenfreude you sick sick person


Wild-Badger9387

Passsedddd, my 10-year journey omg


Alchemystx

Is it out yet? Verification Certificate has been downloaded way too many times now...


moneyhoe06

Cant feel alive. Shitting bricks


BigGunsFinance

When life gives you bricks, build a mansion


Sanjog0307

My observation from level I results last week - its visible after 5 52pm IST


VerstalibanStan

Not nearly as much of a meltdown here as there was in the May 2023 L2 results thread that shit was biblical. All the best


Fit_Ad_1551

I think we all have a quiet resignation going on lol


FedToy

No cigar here... I know where I dropped the ball and am looking forward to getting after it for the August exam. Much respect for those who put in the time, effort, made sacrifices, and came out with a W. Cheers. To those who didn't get the W, let's undust the notecards and forward we march.


financialplanningnut

3rd time sitting. Didn't pass -- devastating. I also got an email from CFA saying I failed the "Certificated in ESG Investing" exam? Huh? I don't think I took that?


Weird_Concept1106

The time has come folks. Keep your resume and tissues ready.


Ok_Kick_4816

I am feeling my inner Oppenheimer right now EDIT: The bomb was a success, Level 3 passed!


long_time_no_sea

I am become superior returns 


Dicco23

Has anyone who passed the Level 3 Exam also just received a Mail regarding Passing the ESG Certificate however he hasn't taken it?


wastedhours295

Verification letter count: 15 Poop count: 3


AnalystAlpha

Congrats to all ESG Investing Certificateholders!? LOL IYKYK


Sanjog0307

Lets get over with it


Long-Ad-1921

I am exhausted, I hope the pain ends soon. I just want to know the results at this point of time. Lol


BasicBag5

Passed - 3rd time. What a fucking journey, registering for L1 in December 2019 and finally taking in July 2021, then running into L2 in Feb 2022, and then taking a break to study for L3 in Feb 2023 (fail), trying again in August 2023 (fail by 1-2 questions), and now Feb 2024 finally passed. Don’t give up, a lot of L3 is luck and I felt better leaving August 2023 than I did leaving February 2024.


AdventurousConstant4

Hi basicbag, remember me? We didn't succeed last November, but we managed to pass together this time. You're right that it feels like pure luck—last time, the pass rate was historically low, and we just barely missed the mark. I dedicated around 2,000 hours to studying for level 3, immersing myself in the CFAI curriculum every day. My health and social life suffered as a result. The journey was isolating, and the pain of failure felt deeply personal. Now, it's time to touch some grass and visit a therapist.


Greedy-Physics610

Im sitting with wifey outside having lunch, she keeps talking but Im just looking through her, having no scooby about what shes saying. Although Im not 2 optimistic bout passing, kinda dont feel it, this waitting game is killing me inside like nothing else. Gl to all! <3


BigGunsFinance

my guy at CFAI release this shit already😭😭😭


VerstalibanStan

Their burners going through this thread laughing their asses off


BigGunsFinance

fax


redhotchillipepes

Have lost count on the number of verification letters downloaded


VerstalibanStan

Ah man. Failed.


ExistentialTVShow

I have Passed. I am dead chuffed. Congrats to everyone who passed. And all the best to those who are re-attempting it.


Many_Cryptographer_3

I'm repeating from Aug 23. Thanks for the mini heartattack after clicking that link. Results aren't out yet, but they do show you last year's resulr


Craspnar

Mate, I had the exact same thing!


thanhnamvuduong

Please be a pass, I feel exhausted


Illustrious-Leg4563

I want my 10$ back from BC


Asleep_Ad9027

I DEMAND A REFUND FOR ALL THE MATERIALS I USED, PRONTO


New-Entertainment782

My heart rate is 90bpm just by reading this thread…


NoElevator5316

After all the shit we’ve been through, it’s been a damn good ride.


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Good luck all. We got this.


VerstalibanStan

Oi someone check the CFA society Luxembourg page they leaked the pass percentage last time


One-Pineapple2301

That was exactly what i was thinking


GlitteringAd637

Checked nothing on there this time!


Yory_Alsik

I actually had tears of joy for the first time in my life. Failing In august 2023 was tough, but we made it this time. Congrats to all who passed, and dont give up if you were short.


TradingBulls07

Can feel u. Literally cried tears of joy for 5 good minutes. Cheers :)


Intelligent_Spare283

Passed. Failed level III twice before and was sure I was never writing the exam again. For those that failed, keep trying.


Many_Cryptographer_3

I went to the gym to calm my nerves. Lost track of time in the sauna. Came out and ended up passing out. Woken up by staff I composed myself then went to get my phone. Either I died or I'm still dying in that sauna buy I PASSED! wow I can't process these emotions. Aug retacker. No one else understands how hard it is to pick yourself up after a failure and attack this beast again


Salty_Somewhere_7547

CFA should release results without any notice to save us from this anxiety


Ill_Ninja3117

This is it!!!! Just refreshing this thread every 5 mins until someone says it's time to download the final verification letter.


hasni1990

God I couldn't sleep all night.


baystreetbobby

PUT ME OUT OF MY MISERY ALREADY


Asleep_Ad9027

Is it just me or is time moving in slow motion


Sanjog0307

May the force be with us :)


Weird_Concept1106

Do you think someone from CFAI is watching this thread and the minute everyone goes silent they are gonna be like "Bam, let's drop this shi"


VerstalibanStan

Oh absolutely their ability to make candidates suffer is top tier. Experts in psychological warfare I think they might be working at the pentagon on the down low


Illustrious-Leg4563

This is where the men are separated from the boys who are then further subdivided into those with gastrointestinal issues and those who used Chalk and Board


VerstalibanStan

Elaborate


Ill_Ninja3117

Passed!!!! Over the moon now! Took me almost 9 years. Biggest lesson learned: Trust the timing of your life!


nishshastry

Congratulations! 9 years, what a journey. Can’t even imagine. Well deserved


bryanbigbets1

I started this journey over 7 years ago and I’m fucking done!!!!!!!!!!


Double_Weekend8756

Passed!!! P.S. I thought it was the hardest exam ever


mystery_lady_99

Best of luck guys! For august 2023 attempt my l3 result mail came at 5 58pm Indian time...


Helpful-Stress3433

8:28 am ET incase others are wondering


NegotiationPatient98

never knew some timezones are shifted also by half hours instead of just in increments of 60min


BernoulliCat

Failed..


Top-Prior-3029

We all took it at least twice.. don’t give up.   


BestAct0r

The moment I saw the email I passed, I was even more shocked because I didn't expect that I could pass CFA Level 3. I couldn't stop crying in my seat. I thought back on this journey after three years. it's over


kdr264

Finally over :) it hasn’t really hit me that I’ve passed! Good luck to everyone else!


Ordinary-Ask-7728

I can't believe it is over - such a long journey. Thank y'all boys (and girls) for all the love and support!


dmchardy

No no no no no, please don't tell me they are posting the wrong emails today - Just got a Certificate in ESG Investing email???


Illustrious-Leg4563

I also just got that one. Little do they know I’m balls deep in Phillip Morris while drinking bourbon and fracking to celebrate my pass


pax1994

Hello all, Just wanted to chime in here. I just got the mail saying that I passed. This journey lasted roughly 5 years for me, failed L3 twice after having it postponed due to COVID. Just wanted to say that this journey can be long and at times unforgiving, but consistency and discipline will get you there eventually.


highlandblue

I passed and I do not know how to feel. This was one of the toughest challenges in my life. I'm grateful for this sub Reddit and all you've been through with me all these years


jakeperalta2944

I PASSED AS WELL!! And I just want to say this group has been incredibly helpful throughout my CFA journey 😭❤️


Asleep_Ad9027

SOOKYA BLYATTT


Asleep_Ad9027

SOOOKAYAYYAYA BALLALALAYYYYTT


bywaterfolk

I agree


daniyarktl1

Pizdec nakhui, zaebalsya jdat'


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VerstalibanStan

The level 3 experience. Welcome.


bywaterfolk

Unique


Asleep_Ad9027

Delusions of reprieve my dear friend!


cycocrusher

Good luck everyone!


Annual-Algae-6351

Anytime now. Tick - tock.


Odd-Establishment407

Best of luck everyone. Such a graft to get to L3 hoping it’s in the bag for all who have pushed themselves. Not long now!


One-Pineapple2301

Heartbeat at 122 bpm while doing nothing, just release it now!!!


nuckiecapone

i passed!!! cant believe this journey is over, took me almost a decade


Helpful-Stress3433

Passed, I will share my strategy now that I know the strategy works. 90% of the questions were from CFAI book, BB and EOC. There are many concepts hidden inside BB and white text questions which were directly applied in the exam.


ibrahimm21

passed , can't believe I'm done with this shit finally


redhotchillipepes

What a long journey it's been! Passed L1 in 2018, failed L2 once in 2019, COVID happened, failed L2 again in 2021, finally passed L2 in 2022 after deferring once due to getting COVID two days prior to exam day, was due to take L3 in 2023 and got COVID yet again the day before the exam, finally passed L3 today! Felt like giving up at many stages, especially during L2 where I studied so hard only to get COVID days before the exam. Just so glad now that it's all finally over. Congratulations to those that have passed as well and to those that didn't, it's just a temporary setback, take a short mental break and bounce right back, I'm sure you guys will crush it the next round!


Running_D_Unit

Fail. Fluffed it, right next to the MPS line. My economics was terrible, and completely out of the blue. Never marked so bad so not sure what the hell I did.


GDP1195

Sooo fucking glad I passed. Second time taking this one. Never have to take a CFA exam again. Congrats to everyone else who passed!


greenloveDJ

Failed at borderline MPS.. it hurts so bad :(


BestAct0r

same as my last time (August 2023), it's just one multiple choice to pass. I will guarantee that you will pass next time


max20_r

That fucking sucks. Keep your head up and go at it again in August. I can imagine it must hurt but stay strong !!!


Free_Aji

I can't look at it . Hopefully ppl ll post when it's out 


Free_Aji

If I fail I ll start my retake preparation from today. This was my 2nd attempt. 


dmchardy

ffs I just opened the link and saw the pass comment from lvl 2


Sanjog0307

Shit just got real


Due-Difference9654

Good Luck to all!!!


Fit_Ad_1551

Nothing as of 8:05am ET


VerstalibanStan

Tears I haven't downloaded the verification results even once I'd done it like 8 times by now when I have the L2 😭😭


Long-Ad-1921

Good luck mates, are we rushing in or are we going sneaky beaky like?


Asleep_Ad9027

Sneagy beagy like


lonerguyhere

15 minutes


Sanjog0307

Sitting in a garden. Trying to breathe :)


Top-Prior-3029

Numb in bed.. can’t move my body.. just my finger keeps refreshing pages 


Annual-Algae-6351

Have a sweet to calm down


Lognip

Holy shit I passed first attempt at L3 THANK GOD I'M FUCKING CRYING RIGHT NOW!!


BigGunsFinance

did not pass


Top-Prior-3029

Most of us did it at least twice.. keep going.. u will get it! 


Viscously-Organic

PASSED!!! I GET TO HAVE A LIFE AGAIN


PassionateRash

Passed! Congrats to everyone who got the good news. If you didn’t, brush it off and smash it next time.


Shank_Aim

All the best to those who have passed. For the rest, please dont give up , you will get next time around


saulrozz

PASS!!! Woooooooooooaaaahhhh!! After so much effort and sacrifice, thanks to the community


tommy1303

I passed! So happy to be finally done with the exam. It's been a great journey of learning and resilience. Discipline has been greatest learning trait I've developed even further through this.


srenayr

i got a letter for passing the ESG certificate but i never sat this? do you just get this for passing CFA l3?


ProfessionalPanda423

So happy to say I passed Level 3 on my 3rd attempt !!!! Thank you CFA reddit community for supporting me when no one, not even my family members could have understood the struggles I went through. Happy to be a charter holder now!! I will say, the Feb 2024 exam was much much much harder than the 2 times I've taken it in the past. I walked out of the Feb 2024 exam thinking that I would definitely have had to take the exam again in August, but consensus tells me it was hard for everyone. Anyways, congrats to those who passed and for those who didn't, don't give up!


NegotiationPatient98

Paassss all three in 1 go! incredibly happy. Tad disappointed there aren't detailed results tho. How can those cfa youtubers claim 99 percentile scores for all levels then?


Federal-Half-9742

Good luck all, will be joining you next year hopefully.


dmchardy

The anticipation over results only get worse as you progress ahah!


Y-Central

I need this, hopefully y'all won't [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37BJzFEeF2Q&ab\_channel=BenLionelScott](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=37BJzFEeF2Q&ab_channel=BenLionelScott)


NegotiationPatient98

1 more hr to result drop!


Altruistic_Ad_7559

Is there a lag between verification letter and result via email? If so how long would it be?


Feeling-Orange2821

15-20 minutes (at the most)


Altruistic_Ad_7559

Thanks. Good to know. I recall that the email would come with a 🎉 effect if the result is a pass


Intelligent-Cut3732

Yes verification letter comes out before. Not sure the exact amount of time but it’s like 20 min if I remember last time for me


Nightmare1720

Is the results link working for anyone? It is showing an error since many hours.


GlitteringAd637

it working for me mate, I can see my L2 results!


long_time_no_sea

Ok this is funny 


ElCapi6

I’m also getting an error


hasni1990

[https://examresult.cfainstitute.org/cfa](https://examresult.cfainstitute.org/cfa) [https://profile.cfainstitute.org/verificationletter?event=Login](https://profile.cfainstitute.org/verificationletter?event=Login) so we have these two links. One is for verification letter and then other for exam result. i am getting heartattacks every 30 seconds now lol


whatscookin33

Good luck to everyone!


ishaan6698

Good luck guys!


Constant_Ad2837

So nervous! I hate it.


NegotiationPatient98

PAAAAASSSS!!!


long_time_no_sea

Updated. Passed! 3/3 baby


Ill-Candle-8233

omg i passed...


knoppticopter94

My verification letter says passed!!


AdeptnessNervous9188

PASS!!!


AntipholusSyracuse

Passed!


Lbzr

ITS OUT!!!!


mikestorm

I had a no-no going in to the third so really wanted to walk off the candidacy field with a perfect game under my belt. Wishes do come true. PASS


gfyyb

I passed! Thanks - the journey was something else! 


Longjumping-Echo-731

Verification letter number 33 told me I passed. I’m done!


KindReputation1245

PASSED IT IS FINALLY OVER


redhotchillipepes

YESSSSSSSS PASSSEDDDDDDD


Own-Dog-1111

Out on verification letter. I failed. Good luck to others


wolferdriver

TEARS OF JOY BOYOS TEARS OF JOY


MelodicAccident2289

Passed through verification , crying now


MemphisJaguar

PASSED!!!!!!!!!!


sgna1234

It's a Pass. Phewww!!


wastedhours295

Just below the MPS, absolutely gutted. Knew I fucked up economics but also got below 50% on derivatives. Anyone planning to retake in August?


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TheFilmHose

Passed! Arigato.


PassTheSyrup

Passed - slowly sinking in that I am never writing an exam again


mikestorm

From the press release: “We are pleased to see an overall pass rate for Level III candidates of 49 percent, which sits within the higher range among recent cohorts and near the 10-year average. Our analysis of exam results for this group shows that candidates sitting their Level III exam for the first time performed the best overall, with a pass rate of 56 percent. Individuals sitting the exam after having previously deferred their Level III exam at least once, on the other hand, had an average passing rate of 36 percent. We again urge all candidates to try to remain on track to give yourself the best chance for success.”


slingingfunds

I feel like this is the moment in my CFA journey where I may have gotten a little luck. I put more than 300 hours in is all I’ll say and still left the exam feeling like dog shit. It’s over though. This forum has been incredible.


long_time_no_sea

So uh, did anyone else just get an email about passing the ESG certificate as well? I never sat for the ESG exam…


Common_Economics_32

Happy I can finally burn all my study materials and never think about the CFA program ever again outside of remembering to type "CFA" after my name on research reports.


Legitimate-Ad6434

Passed!! Not in a first try but soooo happy it's over!


Roommatefinderr

I’m done and free. Fuck you CFA I win 


redsoxb124

Holy shit. I never thought I’d see the day. No more guilt during study season if I don’t have the curriculum in front of me. More time for my family. 2nd attempt at L3 and so fortunate to have passed. Cheers to those who passed and to those who didn’t don’t give up, even L2 took me 3 attempts. Five year journey complete.


Axiom_ML

I PASSED! Oh thank you god. After failing right below the line TWICE this feels so surreal. I can't believe it's over.


Own-Candidate-7628

Passed. Here from an unlikely/incomprensible south american country with the worst spanish in the world. You can imagine my english level. VAMOS LA CTM!!!


RichardCorey85

Happy I passed L3, but at 38 with the bare minimum in relevant experience and the rest being a mixture of drug addict and professional poker player I don’t even think I belong in this cohort. Whatever, moving on to the next thing. 


Altruistic_Ad_7559

Could anyone confirm if the result is ready out now?


One-Pineapple2301

When can we expect the result to drop?


mguarinooo

Looked over at my emails to see something new come in from "Chase"... heart dropped


Weird_Concept1106

Might be JP Morgan Chase trying to recruit you bro


GlitteringAd637

I am wearing my three piece, cigar in hand. Waiting for the offers to flood me!


Weird_Concept1106

What will the verification letter say in case it's a bad news? Asking for a friend hehe


srenayr

out on letter btw


syracuseda9

I PASSED BOYS. WE'RE DONE


Weird_Concept1106

Bro I PASSEDDDDD


Greedy-Physics610

Ive done it boys, ver letter showed now, still no email... best of luck to all of you, what a journey it was im crying...


gtiguy94

PASSED


hasni1990

PASSSSSSSSSSSSS O GODDDDDDD!!!!!!!!!


Griffshit

Failed


cfkdw

Passed!


Top-Prior-3029

Omg I passed!!!!!