Schweser's Secret Sauce®

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Level I Secret Sauce®

Take this compact book anywhere you go, printed or eBook, for a concise review of the CFA ® Program curriculum. Secret Sauce ® provides insights and exam tips on how to effectively prepare and apply your knowledge on exam day.

The first portion of this book offers concise, readable explanations of the major parts of the CFA Program curriculum by Schweser’s team of expert authors. The second portion gives you essential exam strategies and guidance on how to pass the exam, including:

  • Tips and tricks on how to apply your knowledge
  • Basic strategies and time management hints
  • A plan for the last week prior to exam day
  • Topic-by-topic listing of high-probability exam topics
  • Analysis of level-specific question styles

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Ultimate Package

Most comprehensive

If you’re committed to passing the 2024 CFA Level I exam, this is the study program for you. This all-inclusive package provides a structured study plan with Live Online or OnDemand Instruction and Review, plus strategically integrated Core tools to give you the most effective path to exam success.

Premium Package

Most popular

This complete 2024 CFA Level I study package features convenient OnDemand Instruction, plus our Review and Core tools to equip you for exam-day success. Follow the structured study plan we’ve built for you or personalize a plan that works around your knowledge level and schedule.

Essential Package

Budget friendly

Built around our Core CFA® study materials, this 2024 CFA Level I package equips you with the industry’s best online prep tools to prepare wherever you want, on your schedule. Plus, you get OnDemand Instruction from Schweser’s CFA charterholders to help reinforce everything as you learn it.