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What is the CFA® Level III Exam?

At this point, you’ve made it past the Level I and Level II CFA exams. Only one more to go! The Level III exam is the final exam in the series to becoming a CFA charterholder, but it will not be easy. We have developed this article to answer all the most frequently asked questions […]

What is the CFA® Level II Exam?

Once you’ve passed the CFA Level I Exam, you’re one step closer to becoming a CFA® charterholder! The next step is to pass the Level II exam. Kaplan Schweser, a recognized leader in CFA exam prep, receives many questions about the Level II exam. Below is a list of the most commonly asked questions, answered […]

What is the CFA® Level I Exam?

It’s common to have questions about the Level I CFA® exam. This article will help answer some of the most common questions you may have about the exam and becoming a CFA charterholder. The Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) charter is a professional designation administered by CFA Institute. It’s the most respected and recognized investment management […]

AP World History: Sample DBQ Document Organization

Now that you’ve crafted a thesis statement, you’ll need to develop a plan for how to incorporate the given documents into your DBQ essay. Review the prompt and the documents below:   The readers award credit based on what the essays accomplish. They do not remove points if an essay is off-task, written poorly, or […]

How to Practice Spanish Without Leaving the U.S.

Sure, an upcoming vacation to Ecuador is great inspiration for learning Spanish. But for most people it’s unrealistic to be globetrotters all the time! The good news is that there are lots of ways to practice your Spanish without even leaving the U.S. After all, you’re already in the second largest Spanish-speaking country in the world. Check […]

The Most Important Foreign Words to Learn

Your intentions were great, as always. You had planned to study the language for a few weeks before your trip abroad. But life got in the way, as it always does, and you never really got around to it. The next thing you know, you’re in your first hotel room recovering from a handful of super […]

4 Pronunciation Mistakes All Language Learners Make

We all know it–conjugating verbs is hard. So is memorizing new vocab. But nothing trips up new language learners quite like pronunciation. You’ll probably learn to read and write in your target language perfectly way before you can pass as a native speaker, since nailing your accent is usually the final hurdle to becoming perfectly fluent. The […]

How to Convince Your Friends to Learn a New Language with You

There’s lots of advice out there about how to learn a new language. You can find tips on how to memorize vocab, figure out grammatical gender and improve your accent. Almost all of these resources, at some point, suggest practicing with another person, but we realize that’s not always as easy as it sounds. If you don’t already know someone fluent in […]

How to Improve Your Accent in Another Language

Let’s be honest, perfecting a foreign accent is really difficult. It’s not like grammar or vocabulary, where you just have to memorize the rules and words. To perfect foreign word pronunciation, you need to be a little more creative in your approach. Lucky for you, we can help. But first, remember to be patient with yourself! Perfecting […]

The ISEE: Reading Comprehension

Critical Reading questions appear on all levels of the  ISEE. The Reading section presents you with five to seven passages (depending on the test and level) and questions that follow. The passages will generally cover topics such as history, science, or literature. For each passage, you’ll be asked about the main idea and details presented. […]