Took four weeks off work, first two weeks spent on FRM 1 and FRM 2 (70 hours each), took both FRM exams on the same day (May 18th). Then spent ten days preparing for CFA II, probably spent about 130 hours on it. Exam went well, if I fail it will be Band nine or ten. Reckon another 30-50 hours would have guaranteed a pass. Finished both sessions in approximately 2:20.
Ten year veteran of the City, eight years as quant FX trader so many subjects are rudimentary to me.
Good luck to everyone.
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So are you taimoorawan.
lol… thanks
thats what I tried to 
first time - around 350 - 400 hours
Not enough…didn’t start until February, dealt with inlaws visiting for 2 weeks in April, back to back slumber parties at my house in May. No chance…
LOL!!! You are killing me but, thank you 
I tied the knot in Feb 2012 though; but complements appreciated haha
I started studying Jan 2, 2013 and put in about 10hr per week in Jan and Feb, 20hr/week in March and April, and about 120 hours total in May.
80 + 160 + 120 = 360 hours (estimated)
I put in over 500 hrs last year and got band 10. Did about the same amount this year - hopefully passed, we’ll see.
Word.
Those people who say, “Yeah, I get in a good hour on the bus to work and another on the bus back from work” probably don’t understand what “quality” study really is.
eh, not for me. When looking back on life when I’m old and grey I will not wish I had missed my 2 year olds party and my 5 year olds party or the family outings in favor of study. I had someone pretty smart tell me once that you aren’t going to look back on your life wishing you studied harder. Just study the minimal amount you can to pass the test. Goal is not to devote your life to it and miss 3 years of springtime with your kids.
But if it is that important to you than that’s cool. It isn’t going to change my life all that much so I don’t weight it that high.
So does work
Passed. Although borderline!
250 hours, also did Level 1 in Dec 2012.
None of the material is actually hard, its just that theres a lot of stuff to memorize.
Also a Dec. 2012 L1 guy. I did at least 400. People that actually passed with less than 300 hours of studying are geniuses IMO.
0 hours. just prayed a lot
I took a review class (8 weeks * 8 hours a day) and cramed the last 1.5 weeks for 12 hours a day. Roughly 200 hours. I think i passed w/ the min passing score.
Around 500 and felt the exam was easy
I put in at least 500 hours last year, failed band 8. Put in at least the same amount of time this year and passed. Remember this is a competitive exam and asume most of your competition will be putting in as much or more study time then you.