Listen "Series 7 Exam Weekly Class June 7th 2024"
Episode Synopsis
FINRA exam Membership class - June 07
VIEW RECORDING - 61 mins (No highlights)
Meeting purpose
Discuss FINRA Series 7 exam preparation and share test-taking tips
Key Takeaways
The actual exam questions differ from vendor-provided practice questions
Suitability questions make up a large portion of the exam and are challenging
Trusting your instincts and preparation is key when answering ambiguous questions
Time management is important - spend about 2 min per question and move on
Topics
Malachi's Series 7 Exam Experience
Actual exam questions are very different from vendor practice questions
~40 straightforward questions similar to practice, rest are suitability-focused
Suitability questions present two good answers, one only slightly better
Felt uncertain after exam, but trusted preparation and instincts
Passed despite getting a challenging mix of question topics
Tips for Taking the Series 7 Exam
Master suitability to discern the best answer between two good options
Memorize key rules and tricks to quickly eliminate wrong answers
Budget about 2 minutes per question, then move on confidently
Trust your knowledge and preparation when questions seem ambiguous
Avoid second-guessing and changing answers unless certain
VIEW RECORDING - 61 mins (No highlights)
Meeting purpose
Discuss FINRA Series 7 exam preparation and share test-taking tips
Key Takeaways
The actual exam questions differ from vendor-provided practice questions
Suitability questions make up a large portion of the exam and are challenging
Trusting your instincts and preparation is key when answering ambiguous questions
Time management is important - spend about 2 min per question and move on
Topics
Malachi's Series 7 Exam Experience
Actual exam questions are very different from vendor practice questions
~40 straightforward questions similar to practice, rest are suitability-focused
Suitability questions present two good answers, one only slightly better
Felt uncertain after exam, but trusted preparation and instincts
Passed despite getting a challenging mix of question topics
Tips for Taking the Series 7 Exam
Master suitability to discern the best answer between two good options
Memorize key rules and tricks to quickly eliminate wrong answers
Budget about 2 minutes per question, then move on confidently
Trust your knowledge and preparation when questions seem ambiguous
Avoid second-guessing and changing answers unless certain
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